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 1880045
Zildjian Aaron Spears Artist Series Drumsticks
Give leverage and power to your chops and really lay into a groove with the Aaron Spears signature stick.
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Article number 1880034
Zildjian Adrian Young Artist Series
Adrian's redesigned model creates one of the most unique looking sticks available anywhere.
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Article number 1880000
Zildjian Dennis Chambers Artist Series
All-around versatility with a mini bead for pinpoint accuracy and meaty shoulder for durability.
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Article number 1880001
Zildjian Eric Singer Artist Series
2B style stick with a long taper for response and fat tip for projection.
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Article number 1880010
Zildjian Terri Lynn Carrington
Terri's stick is great for jazz and light rock. Thinner 5A design with a lightly sanded finish
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Article number 1880038
Zildjian Trilok Gurtu Rock Artist Series
Based on percussion innovator Trilok Gurtu's incomparable Artist Series Drumstick, the Trilok "Rock" drumstick...
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Article number 1880042
Zildjian Thomas Pridgen Artist Series
Bold and aggressive design. Extra length, short taper and diameter in between 5A and 5B.
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Article number 1880002
Zildjian Tre Cool Artist Series
This stick provides the durability and maximum sound projection that Tré Cool requires when driving Green Day.
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Article number 189ZATS112
Zildjian Z Custom T-shirt - Medium
Z Custom Limited-Edition T-Shirt. Medium.
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Article number 189ZATS113
Zildjian Z Custom T-shirt - Large
Zildjian Z Custom T-shirt - Large
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Article number 189ZATS114
Zildjian Z Custom T-shirt - X-Large
Z Custom Limited-Edition T-Shirt. X-Large.
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Article number 1840101
Zildjian 14" Z Custom Hi-hat
14 inch Z Custom Hi-hat, Zildjians Secret Family B20 Alloy, bright and clean sound, brilliant finish with...
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Article number 1840104
Zildjian 15" Z Custom Hi-hat
15 inch Z Custom Hi-hat, Zildjians Secret Family B20 Alloy, bright and clean sound, brilliant finish with...
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Article number 1840113
Zildjian 16" Z Custom Crash
16 inch Z Custom crash, Zildjians Secret Family B20 Alloy, bright with explosively loud crash and cut,...
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Article number 1840114
Zildjian 17" Z Custom Crash
17 inch Z Custom crash, Zildjians Secret Family B20 Alloy, bright with explosively loud crash and cut,...
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Article number 1840118
Zildjian 18" Z Custom China
18 inch Z Custom china, Zildjians Secret Family B20 Alloy, fast, loud, cutting and explosive, immediate,...
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Article number 1840115
Zildjian 18" Z Custom Crash
18 inch Z Custom crash, Zildjians Secret Family B20 Alloy, bright with explosively loud crash and cut,...
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Article number 1840116
Zildjian 19" Z Custom Crash
19 inch Z Custom crash, Zildjians Secret Family B20 Alloy, bright with explosively loud crash and cut,...
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Article number 1840119
Zildjian 20" Z Custom China
20 inch Z Custom china, Zildjians Secret Family B20 Alloy, fast, loud, cutting and explosive, immediate,...
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Article number 1840117
Zildjian 20" Z Custom Crash
20 inch Z Custom crash, Zildjians Secret Family B20 Alloy, bright with explosively loud crash and cut,...
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Article number 1840120
Zildjian 20" Z Custom Ride
20 inch Z Custom ride, Zildjians Secret Family B20 Alloy, full-bodied with maximum articulation, brilliant...
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Article number 1840121
Zildjian 21" Z Custom Mega Bell Ride
21 inch Z Custom Mega Bell Ride, Zildjians Secret Family B20 Alloy, loud, expressive and heavy-weight,...
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Article number 1840122
Zildjian 22" Z Custom Ride
22 inch Z Custom ride, Zildjians Secret Family B20 Alloy, full-bodied with maximum articulation, brilliant...
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Article number 1891620
Zildjian ZCB20 Basic Cymbal Bag 20"
Standard lightweight 20" cymbal carrying bag.