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 1894672Zildjian T4672 Vintage Sign T-Shirt - Medium
Vintage Sign T-shirt. Medium.
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Article number 1894673Zildjian T4673 Vintage Sign T-Shirt - Large
Vintage Sign T-shirt. Large.
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Article number 1894674Zildjian T4674 Vintage Sign T-Shirt - X-large
Vintage Sign T-shirt. XL.
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Article number 1891622Zildjian ZCB22D Deluxe Cymbal Bag 22"
Streamlined 22” cymbal bag features two graduated cymbal dividers
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Article number 1891621Zildjian ZCB22PV2 Premium Cymbal Bag 22"
Rugged and streamlined 22" cymbal bag features a 16" expandable HiHat pocket for increased cymbal capacity.
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Article number 1891623Zildjian ZCB22R Rolling Cymbal Bag 22"
Rugged and streamlined 22" rolling cymbal bag features a 16" expandable HiHat pocket for increased cymbal...
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Article number 1891626Zildjian ZCB24D Deluxe Cymbal Bag 24"
Streamlined 24” cymbal bag features two graduated cymbal dividers
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Article number 1891625Zildjian ZCB24GIG Premium Cymbal Bag 24"
Rugged and streamlined 24" cymbal bag features a 16" expandable HiHat pocket for increased cymbal capacity.
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Article number 1890901Zildjian ZFSPK Cymbal Felts and Sleeves
A convenient package of 6 cymbal felts and 3 cymbal sleeves.
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Article number 1890702Zildjian ZKEY2 Compact Multi Tool
The drummers best friend. Features a drum key, 3mm hex wrench and a phillips head screw driver.
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Article number 1890791Zildjian ZRIVET Sizzle Rivets - 12 Pcs
A convenient package of 12 Zildjian steel rivets.
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Article number 1891641Zildjian ZSB Basic Drum Stick Bag
Standard drumstick bag features adjustable floor tom loops for easy attachment.
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Article number 1891642Zildjian ZSBD Deluxe Drum Stick Bag
Deluxe drumstick bag features a large tablet-sized front pocket.
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Article number 1811060Zildjian 20" K Constantinople Bounce Ride
Designed in conjunction with Jazz legend Kenny Washington.
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Article number 1893219Zildjian T3219 Black on Black Cap
Geniune Flexfit Brand Cap with black Zildjian "Z" logo on embroidered on the front, black "Zildjian" on back.
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Article number 1810369Zildjian 19'' A Ultra Hammered China
Light, crisp, subtle, very colorful. Loud-er effects designed to explode with penetrating sound, this all-new...
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Article number 1820503Zildjian 13" A Custom Master Sound Hihat
Fast, colorful, short crash sound. Featuring the same crisp, rich and colorful sounds associated with the A...
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Article number 1810361Zildjian 21'' A Ultra Hammered China
Light, crisp, subtle, very colorful. Loud-er effects designed to explode with penetrating sound, this all-new...
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Article number 1819391Zildjian A391 A Promo Pack
Value Pack incl. 14” New Beat Hi-hats, 16” Med Thin Crash, 21" Sweet Ride and 18” Med Thin Crash F.O.C.
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Article number 1820017Zildjian El Sonido Multi Crash Ride
Played by hand or with sticks. Developed with Percussionist Marc Quinones of the Allman Brothers Band, the 17"...
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Article number 1820835Zildjian 21" K Crash/Ride - Brilliant
Full-bodied, quick, short, dark sound.
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Article number 1810954Zildjian 19" K Custom Hybrid Trash Smash
Designed in conjunction with Akira Jimbo, the 19” K Custom Hybrid Trash Smash is ideal for both crashing and...
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Article number 1834414Zildjian 14" Kerope Hihat
These hand crafted cymbals look as they sound, dark and complex.
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Article number 1834415Zildjian 15" Kerope Hihat
These hand crafted cymbals look as they sound, dark and complex.



















