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 1829129Zildjian 18" Planet Z China
Bright, trashy and fast, this 18" China delivers that classic Chinese cymbal sound. Great for accents!
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Article number 1829128Zildjian 18" Planet Z Crash Ride
A must-have cymbal for its extreme versatility. A bright, focused sounding cymbal that's great for ride...
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Article number 1829130Zildjian 20" Planet Z Ride
A bright and cutting ride cymbal, capable of really cutting through the mix. Heavy weight delivers great stick...
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Article number 1829008Zildjian Planet Z Complete Pack (14/16/20)
Give you all the standard sizes in one convenient package. Tackle any style of music with a full-sized 14"...
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Article number 1891725Zildjian 24" Rolling Cymbal Vault
Rolling Cymbal Vault adds protection and easy mobility for your cymbals.
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Article number 1880090Zildjian Rock Hickory - Wood Tip
Added length and a fat tip for maximum power, weight and durability.
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Article number 1880052Zildjian Super 5A Hickory - Wood Tip
Longer dimensions than a traditional 5A, perfect balance and an acorn bead for articulation.
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Article number 1880053Zildjian Super 5B Hickory - Wood Tip
Longer than a regular 5B for better reach.
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Article number 1880572Zildjian Super 7A Maple - Wood Tip
Very sensitive and controllable.
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Article number 1880742Zildjian Super 7A Green Dip Maple - Wood Tip
Very sensitive and controllable. Backweighing makes this stick swing very lightly. With DIP grip.
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Article number 1880307Zildjian Mezzo Rods
For lower volume settings.
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Article number 1880319Zildjian Mezzo 2 Rods
Perfect for small club acoustic gigs.
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Article number 1880490Zildjian Dennis Chambers Double Stick Mallets
Multi-purpose drumstick based upon the popular Dennis Chambers Artist Series Drumstick.
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Article number 1880492Zildjian Travis Barker Double Stick Mallets
In addition to standard drumstick playing, the Travis Double Stick Mallet is ideal for a number of techniques...
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Article number 1890801Zildjian Drummer's Survival Kit
The Drummer's survival kit contains all the emergency items that drummers need at the gig.
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Article number 1880098Zildjian Timbale Hickory
Versatile, all-around percussion stick.
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Article number 1880654Zildjian Trigger 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 1824910Zildjian 10" Zildjian ZXT Trashformer
This thin Splash cymbal may be played as they are for airy splash effects.
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Article number 1824914Zildjian 14" Zildjian ZXT Trashformer
A new type of effects cymbal with a distinctive colored tint and an equally trashy voice.
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Article number 1824908Zildjian 8" Zildjian ZXT Trashformer
This thin Splash cymbal may be played as they are for airy splash effects.



















