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 1880070Zildjian 7A Hickory - Wood Tip
Slim profile for light touch and great articulation.
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Article number 1880670Zildjian 7A Antivibe - Wood Tip
Features Zildjian's vibration dampening technology of maximum comfort and control. Slim profile for light...
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Article number 1880170Zildjian 7A Nylon-Tip - Hickory
Slim profile for light touch and great articulation with nylon-tip.
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Article number 1880091Zildjian Absolute Rock Hickory - Wood Tip
This natural wood stick is made for rock, featuring a dual butt-end for heavy hitters.
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Article number 1880045Zildjian 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 1880034Zildjian Adrian Young Artist Series
Adrian's redesigned model creates one of the most unique looking sticks available anywhere.
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Article number 1880026Zildjian Bill Stewart Artist Series
Contemporary styled jazz stick.
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Article number 1880039Zildjian Brooks Wackerman Artist Series
Brooks designed his model with his name in a "typewriter" style graphic, a brilliant red Zildjian logo, and a...
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Article number 1880000Zildjian 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 1880001Zildjian Eric Singer Artist Series
2B style stick with a long taper for response and fat tip for projection.
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Article number 1880043Zildjian Josh Dun Artist Series
Built to stand up to the aggressive grooves that drive Twenty One Pilots.
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Article number 1880044Zildjian Josh Dun "Trench" Artist Series
A beefed up 5A shaft with extra length for more reach and effortless velocity.
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Article number 1880016Zildjian Joey Kramer Artist Series
Joey’s stick features a beefy neck and large bead for durability and super solid response.
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Article number 1880024Zildjian John Riley Artist Series
Angular tip for articulate tones, great for jazz.
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Article number 1880009Zildjian Luis Conte Artist Series
This popular timbale stick is designed by one of the world's best percussionists.
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Article number 1880032Zildjian John Otto Artist Series
The backbone behind Limp Bizkit, John is no stranger to putting drumsticks to the test.
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Article number 1880011Zildjian Ronald Bruner Jr Artist Series
Optimal balance, and great visuality. This stick dance in your hands.
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Article number 1880006Zildjian Ringo Starr Artist Series
Ringo, do we need to say more?
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Article number 1880029Zildjian Travis Barker Artist Series
Designed by the super hot drummer for Blink-182.
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Article number 1880041Zildjian Travis Barker Artist Series
Travis Barker, Natural - Famous Stars and Straps Drumstick.
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Article number 1880003Zildjian Travis Barker Black Artist Series
Designed by the super quick drummer for one of the world's most colorful bands.
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Article number 1880010Zildjian 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 1880027Zildjian Trilok Gurtu Artist Series
Designed by World Percussion Master Trilok Gurtu.
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Article number 1880038Zildjian Trilok Gurtu Rock Artist Series
Based on percussion innovator Trilok Gurtu's incomparable Artist Series Drumstick, the Trilok "Rock" drumstick...



















