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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Zildjian ZRIVET Sizzle Rivets - 12 Pcs
A convenient package of 12 Zildjian stainless steel rivets.
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Zildjian 16" I-Family Crash
A 16" crash is a must-have for any setup because it is such a versatile size, small enough to be fast and...
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Zildjian I-Family Standard Gig Cymbal Pack (14/16/20)
The Standard Gig Pack features all the standard size cymbals you need! A 14" hihat pair, 16" crash and full...
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Zildjian K800 K Promo Pack
Full-bodied, quick, short, dark sound. The K Zildjian Pack features cymbals with that sought-after traditional...
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Zildjian 20" K Ride
Full-bodied, quick, short, dark sound. Clear, full-stick definition.
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Zildjian 20" K Custom Special Dry Crash
Extra Thin to Thin in weight. Quick fast attack with lots of dirt in the sound and shuts down quickly.
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Zildjian 5A Hickory - Wood Tip
The most popular model. Full-size oval tip produces full tone.
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Zildjian 6" Practice Pad
Features a responsive playing surface, solid base, and 8mm mounting insert, to enable attachment to cymbal...
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Zildjian 20" K Constantinople Medium Thin Low Ride
Plenty of give, texture and "crashability.
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Zildjian 22" Gigging Cymbal Bag - Black
Heavy duty cymbal bag, holds cymbals up to 22". Including outer pocket for hi-hats, carrying handle and...
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Zildjian Alchem-E Perfect Tune™ Headphones - Black
Over ear wireless headphones. 2 levels of noice cancelling, bluetooth, in-app customization.
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Zildjian 19'' A Ultra Hammered China
Light, crisp, subtle, very colorful. Loud-er effects designed to explode with penetrating sound, this all-new...
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Zildjian Sweet Ride Cymbal Pack - A391
Value Pack incl. 14” New Beat Hi-hats, 16” Med Thin Crash, 21" Sweet Ride and 18” Med Thin Crash F.O.C.
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Zildjian 10" Spiral Stacker
The fx Spiral stackers are cymbal stackers that allow you to create your own unique sounds and colors. Simply...
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Zildjian 10" A Splash
Light, crisp, subtle, very colorful. Quick, short crash.
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Zildjian 14" A New Beat Hihat - Top only
The Hi-hats that changed it all - A perfect combination of stick and solid "chick" - Top only!"
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Zildjian 18" A Custom Crash
Fast, colorful, short crash sound. Natural, bright, not too high, not too low.
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Zildjian 19" A Custom Projection Crash
Fast, colorful, short crash sound. More power and body with a stronger high-end.
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Zildjian 20" A Custom Crash
Fast, colorful, short crash sound. Natural, bright, not too high, not too low.
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Zildjian 20" A Custom Projection Crash
Fast, colorful, short crash sound. More power and body with a stronger high-end.
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Zildjian 14" I-Family Crash
This medium-thin weight 14" crash produces a bright and fast sound that is great for any musical application.
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Zildjian 14" I-Family HiHat Pair
For drummers looking for classic, bright hi-hat sound, the 14" I Family hi-hat pair is a great choice.
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Zildjian 10" K Splash
Full-bodied, quick, short, dark sound.
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Zildjian 20" K Sweet Crash
The K Zildjian Sweet Collection extends the iconic K Family into a new direction of tonal colors that are...
Article number 1810712