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 1890610Zildjian High Octave Crotales - 13-Notes
Bronze crotales also known as antique cymbals. Set of 13 notes - High.
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Article number 1890620Zildjian Low Octave Crotales - 13-Notes
Bronze crotales also known as antique cymbals. Set of 13 notes - Low.
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Article number 1890636Zildjian Low Octave Deluxe Crotale Bar
Crotale bar for low octave notes
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Article number 1890637Zildjian High Octave Deluxe Crotale Bar
Crotale bar for high octave notes
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Article number 1890754Zildjian P0754 Nylon Cymbal Straps
High-grade nylon cymbal straps with a gold Zildjian logo.
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Article number 1890770Zildjian P0770 FX Dancer Zils - 2 pairs
Finger cymbals with an authentic Middle Eastern sound. Natural cast finish. Set of two pair.
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Article number 1890771Zildjian P0771 Dancers Zil's, High-pitch
FX Finger cymbals. A piercing, high-pitched ring audible in large orchestras. Natural cast finish.
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Article number 1899941Zildjian Pre-configured stack 1
Value Pack - This small 8" stack packs a lot of punch. Paired by the sound team at Zildjian, and offered at a...
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Article number 1899942Zildjian Pre-configured stack 2
Value Pack - Crash this 10" stack, and you're not only going to love the sound, you're going to be blown away...
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Article number 1899943Zildjian Pre-configured stack 3
Value Pack - This stack is oddly mis-matched in size, but the sound is a match made in heaven. Paired by the...
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Article number 1827011Zildjian 10" S-Family China Splash
Quick and unique in tone color.
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Article number 1827010Zildjian 10" S-Family Splash
Quick and bright.
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Article number 1827113Zildjian 13" S-Family Mastersound Hihat
Mastersound HiHats feature a hammered outer edge bottom cymbal, which not only prevents air lock, but creates...
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Article number 1827114Zildjian 14" S-Family Hihat
Perfectly balanced.
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Article number 1827124Zildjian 14" S-Family Mastersound Hihat
Mastersound HiHats feature a hammered outer edge bottom cymbal, which not only prevents air lock, but creates...
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Article number 1827134Zildjian 14" S-Family Rock Hihat
Designed for the loudest playing situations.
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Article number 1827214Zildjian 14" S-Family Thin Crash
With an exceptionally quick and sensitive response from the lightest touch.
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Article number 1827215Zildjian 15" S-Family Thin Crash
With an exceptionally quick and sensitive response from the lightest touch.
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Article number 1827256Zildjian 16" S-Family China
Sharp and explosive.
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Article number 1827226Zildjian 16" S-Family Medium Thin Crash
Offering the most versatility of all S Family crashes.
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Article number 1827236Zildjian 16" S-Family Rock Crash
Built to cut through the mix.
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Article number 1827216Zildjian 16" S-Family Thin Crash
With an exceptionally quick and sensitive response from the lightest touch.
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Article number 1827246Zildjian 16" S-Family Trash Crash
It’s all in the name.
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Article number 1827268Zildjian 18" S-Family Band
S Family crash cymbal band pairs feature a full-bodied crash sound with capable stadium projection.



















