All companies have their history, the Zildjian history starts in 1623
Avedis Zildjian I (the first) was an Armenian alchemist in the city of Constantinople in the early seventeenth century. While attempting to create gold by combining base metals, he discovered an alloy of copper, tin, and traces of silver with unique sound qualities. In 1618, Avedis used his secret alloy to create cymbals of spectacular clarity and power. The sound of the instruments was so extraordinary that the Sultan invited Avedis to live at court (Topkapi Palace) to make cymbals for the Sultan's elite Janissary Bands. As Avedis' reputation grew, the Sultan gave him the name ""Zildjian"" in Armenian (Zilciyan in Turkish), a word meaning ""son of cymbal maker.""
In 1623, Avedis was granted permission to leave the palace in order to start his own business in a suburb of Constantinople named Psamatia. That same business is now nearly four centuries old and has been passed down to Zildjian heirs for fifteen generations. Relocating to America in 1929, Avedis III moved the Zildjian factory to Quincy, MA and then to its current location in Norwell, MA for Zildjian's 350th Anniversary. The business passed to Avedis' son, Armand in 1977 and then to Armand's daughter, Craigie, in 1999. Currently, Craigie and her sister Debbie continue the family tradition in what is recognized as the oldest family-owned business in America.
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Article number 1827214
Zildjian 14" S-Family Thin Crash
With an exceptionally quick and sensitive response from the lightest touch.
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Article number 1827226
Zildjian 16" S-Family Medium Thin Crash
Offering the most versatility of all S Family crashes.
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Article number 1827236
Zildjian 16" S-Family Rock Crash
Built to cut through the mix.
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Article number 1827246
Zildjian 16" S-Family Trash Crash
It’s all in the name.
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Article number 1827268
Zildjian 18" S-Family Band
S Family crash cymbal band pairs feature a full-bodied crash sound with capable stadium projection.
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Article number 1827258
Zildjian 18" S-Family China
Sharp and explosive.
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Article number 1827228
Zildjian 18" S-Family Medium Thin Crash
Built to cut through the mix.
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Article number 1827238
Zildjian 18" S-Family Rock Crash
Built to cut through the mix.
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Article number 1827218
Zildjian 18" S-Family Thin Crash
With an exceptionally quick and sensitive response from the lightest touch.
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Article number 1827248
Zildjian 18" S-Family Trash Crash
It’s all in the name.
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Article number 1827330
Zildjian 20" S-Family Medium Ride
An excellent all-purpose Ride.
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Article number 1827340
Zildjian 20" S-Family Rock Ride
Designed to cut.
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Article number 1827220
Zildjian 20" S-Family Thin Crash
With an exceptionally quick and sensitive response from the lightest touch.
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Article number 1827332
Zildjian 22" S-Family Medium Ride
An excellent all-purpose Ride.
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Article number 1827334
Zildjian 24" S-Family Medium Ride
This 24” model gives you explosive power and sensitive stick response as an excellent all-purpose ride.
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Article number 1827009
Zildjian 8" S-Family China Splash
Quick and unique in tone color.
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Article number 1827008
Zildjian 8" S-Family Splash
Quick and bright.
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Article number 1827714
Zildjian 14" S Dark Hi-hat
An explosion of darkness with a slight dryness and extra complexity.
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Article number 1827740
Zildjian 20" S Dark Ride
An explosion of darkness with a slight dryness and extra complexity.
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Article number 1893249
Zildjian T3241 Classic Baseball Cap
Classic Zildjian Cap in black. A must-have staple for every drummer's wardrobe.
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Article number 1893422
Zildjian Gray Zip-Up Hoodie - Medium
A cozy cold-weather classic with Zildjian style.
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Article number 1893423
Zildjian Gray Zip-Up Hoodie - Large
A cozy cold-weather classic with Zildjian style.
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Article number 1893424
Zildjian Gray Zip-Up Hoodie - X-Large
A cozy cold-weather classic with Zildjian style.
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Article number 1893441
Zildjian Alchemy Pullover Hoodie - Small
Small. Classic black pullover hoodie with a cool sleeve graphic.