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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Alla Zildjian produkter
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Article number 1894632Zildjian T4632 Trucker Hat
Premium Black-Green Mesh Trucker Hat with white Z-logo.
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Article number 1894653Zildjian T4653 Vented K logo Tee - Large
Classic vented K Zildjian logo T-shirt. Shirt made from high-quality ring-spun cotton.
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Article number 1896900Zildjian T6900 Wrist Bands
For hard players.
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Article number 1897160Zildjian T7160 Classic Patch Beanie - Black
Just in time for the cool autumn weather, Zildjian is introducing a classic Zildjian beanie cap to keep you...
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Article number 1890796Zildjian Drumstick Wax
New compact size. Provides a comfortably tacky grip on any drumstick or mallet.
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Article number 1880021Zildjian 2B Hickory - Wood Tip
Large grip dimension with a slightly oval bead.
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Article number 1880030Zildjian 3A Hickory - Wood Tip
Solid design and round tip for full tones.
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Article number 1880050Zildjian 5A Hickory - Wood Tip
The most popular model. Full-size oval tip produces full tone.
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Article number 1880650Zildjian 5A Antivibe - Wood Tip
Features Zildjian's vibration dampening technology of maximum comfort and control. Great for use on electronic...
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Article number 1880057Zildjian 5A Acorn Hickory - Wood Tip
All-around versatility with an acorn tip, delivering a full tone and durability.
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Article number 1880059Zildjian 5A Acorn Black Hickory - Wood Tip
All-around versatility with an acorn tip, delivering a full tone and durability. Black.
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Article number 1880256Zildjian 5A Acorn Neon Pink Hickory - Wood Tip
All-around versatility with an acorn tip, delivering a full tone and durability in Neon Pink finish. This...
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Article number 1880251Zildjian 5A Hickory Chroma Gold
The 5A, the most popular model now available in four eye-popping colors, The Chroma Series.
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Article number 1880250Zildjian 5A Hickory Chroma Silver
The 5A, the most popular model now available in four eye-popping colors, The Chroma Series.
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Article number 1880750Zildjian 5A Black Dip Hickory - Wood Tip
One of the most popular model with DIP grip. Full-size oval tip produces full tone.
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Article number 1880054Zildjian 5A Laminated Birch - Wood Tip
Heavy and powerful. Made from laminated birch.
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Article number 1880550Zildjian 5A Maple - Wood Tip
All around lightweight versatility.
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Article number 1880740Zildjian 5A Green Dip Maple - Wood Tip
Very sensitive and controllable with DIP grip.
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Article number 1880150Zildjian 5A Nylon-Tip - Hickory
The most popular model with Nylon-Tip.
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Article number 1880051Zildjian 5B Hickory - Wood Tip
A consistent favorite for its medium sized dimensions and teardrop bead.
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Article number 1880751Zildjian 5B Black Dip Hickory - Wood Tip
A consistent favorite for its medium sized dimensions and teardrop bead. With DIP grip.
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Article number 1880055Zildjian 5B Laminated Birch - Wood Tip
Heavy and powerful. Made from laminated birch.
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Article number 1880741Zildjian 5B Green Dip Maple - Wood Tip
Very sensitive and controllable. Solid yet forgiving to play. With DIP grip.
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Article number 1880151Zildjian 5B Nylon-Tip - Hickory
A consistent favorite for its medium sized dimensions and teardrop bead with Nylon-tip.



















