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 1853015Zildjian Gen16 4ft Single Cymbal Cable
Single cable, 1,2m (4ft) in length, designed to connect a Gen16 A/E Cymbal Pickup to an A/E DCP (Digital...
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Article number 1853020Zildjian Gen16 12ft Single Cymbal Cable
Single cable, 3,6m in length, designed to connect a Gen16 AE Cymbal Pickup to an AE DCP (Digital Cymbal...
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Article number 1853033Zildjian Gen 16 DS Pickup Preamp Accessories Kit
The Direct Source Pickup Mount Accessories Kit includes the anti-spin mount, anti-spin sleeve, cymbal titler...
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Article number 1851012Zildjian Gen16 AE-BS2-DS 368DS Pack - Direct Source
Box Set with Gen16 A/E cymbals and Direct Source Pickups, incl. 13" Hi-hat, 16" Crash, 18" Crash/Ride with...
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Article number 1853101Zildjian Gen16 AE-DR1 Drum Rack Short Legs
Drum Rack for electronic drum sets or acustic drumsets with bass drum up to 20", including 6 multi-clamps.
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Article number 1854002Zildjian Gen16 Buffed Bronze Direct Source 13/16/18 Box Set
Box Set incl. Gen16 Buffed Bronze 13" Hihat, 16" Crash, 18" Crash/Ride with DSP, Direct Source Pick-ups and...
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Article number 1811118Zildjian 20" K Constantinople Renaissance Ride
Developed in conjunction with renowned jazz drummer Adam Nussbaum, the 20” K Constantinople Renaissance Ride...
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Article number 1811101Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Thin Over Hammered Ride
This new 22" K Constantinople is thin in weight to give it a nice dark pitch and plenty of wash.
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Article number 1896743Zildjian T6743 Heathered Blue T-shirt - Large
Classic Zildjian T- Shirt in a soft blue heather cotton.
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Article number 1896744Zildjian T6744 Heathered Blue T-shirt - X-Large
Classic Zildjian T- Shirt in a soft blue heather cotton.
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Article number 1896753Zildjian T6753 Long Thermal Shirt - Large
Zildjian's newest lightweight thermal long sleeve shirt.
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Article number 1896754Zildjian T6754 Long Thermal Shirt - X-Large
Zildjian's newest lightweight thermal long sleeve shirt.
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Article number 1893014Zildjian T3014 Classic Logo Tee - XXL
Make Zildjian part of your everyday style with this classic black tee.
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Article number 1811250Zildjian K1250 K Custom Hybrid Promo Pack
Value Pack. Incl. 20" Hybrid Ride, 18" Crash, 16" Hybrid Crash, and 14" Hybrid Hi-Hats. Designed with Akira...
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Article number 1811115Zildjian 20" K Constantinople Medium Thin High Ride
Plenty of give, texture and "crashability.
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Article number 1891201Zildjian 6" Practice Pad
Features a responsive playing surface, solid base, and 8mm mounting insert, to enable attachment to cymbal...
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Article number 1891204Zildjian 6" Travis Barker Practice Pad
Features a responsive playing surface, solid base, and 8mm mounting insert, to enable attachment to cymbal...
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Article number 1893005Zildjian T3005 Black Classic T-shirt - XX-Large
The one that started it all.
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Article number 1891210Zildjian 6" Tre Cool Practice Pad
Features a responsive playing surface, solid base, and 8mm mounting insert, to enable attachment to cymbal...
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Article number 1810621Zildjian 20" Oriental Crash of Doom
Exotic, "trashy" special effects sounds for short, sharp accents. A truly "one of a kind" monster Crash.
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Article number 1810623Zildjian 22" Oriental Crash of Doom
The 22” FX Oriental Crash of Doom, a truly “one of a kind” monster crash.
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Article number 1893012Zildjian T3012 Classic Logo Tee - Large
Make Zildjian part of your everyday style with this classic black tee.
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Article number 1893010Zildjian T3010 Classic Logo Tee - Small
Make Zildjian part of your everyday style with this classic black tee.
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Article number 1893013Zildjian T3013 Classic Logo Tee - X-Large
Make Zildjian part of your everyday style with this classic black tee.



















