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 1811118
Zildjian 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 1811101
Zildjian 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 189ZAHC0082
Zildjian 400 Anniversary - Alchemy Classic Baseball Cap
A celebration of Zildjian’s 400th Anniversary - Limited Edition Collectors Items!
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Article number 1893014
Zildjian T3014 Classic Logo Tee - XXL
Make Zildjian part of your everyday style with this classic black tee.
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Article number 1811250
Zildjian 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 1811115
Zildjian 20" K Constantinople Medium Thin High Ride
Plenty of give, texture and "crashability.
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Article number 1810621
Zildjian 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 1810623
Zildjian 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 1893011
Zildjian T3011 Classic Logo Tee - Medium
Make Zildjian part of your everyday style with this classic black tee.
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Article number 1893010
Zildjian T3010 Classic Logo Tee - Small
Make Zildjian part of your everyday style with this classic black tee.
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Article number 1893013
Zildjian T3013 Classic Logo Tee - X-Large
Make Zildjian part of your everyday style with this classic black tee.
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Article number 1811022
Zildjian 16" K Constantinople Suspended
Specially designed in close association with the world's top drum corps specialists. Thin to medium-thin with...
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Article number 1811023
Zildjian 17" K Constantinople Suspended
Specially designed in close association with the world's top drum corps specialists. Thin to medium-thin with...
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Article number 1811012
Zildjian 18" K Constantinople Suspended
Specially designed in close association with the world's top drum corps specialists. Thin to medium-thin with...
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Article number 1811113
Zildjian 20" K Constantinople Medium Thin Low Ride
Plenty of give, texture and "crashability.
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Article number 1811014
Zildjian 20" K Constantinople Suspended
Specially designed in close association with the world's top drum corps specialists. Thin to medium-thin with...
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Article number 1811121
Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Medium Thin High Ride
Plenty of give, texture and "crashability.
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Article number 1811119
Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Medium Thin Low Ride
Plenty of give, texture and "crashability.
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Article number 1811020
Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Medium Ride
A bolder, more emphasized and defined fundamental stick sound with a little more articulation.
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Article number 1811116
Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Renaissance Ride
Developed in conjunction with renowned jazz drummer Adam Nussbaum, the 22” K Constantinople Renaissance Ride...
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Article number 1811211
Zildjian 11" K Custom Hybrid Splash
Designed with Akira Jimbo to combine darkness and brilliance.
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Article number 1811213
Zildjian 13-1/4" K Custom Hybrid Hihat
Designed with Akira Jimbo to combine darkness and brilliance. Combines the power of a 14" with the control of...
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Article number 1811217
Zildjian 17" K Custom Hybrid Crash
Designed with Akira Jimbo to combine darkness and brilliance.
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Article number 1811220
Zildjian 19" K Custom Hybrid China
Designed with Akira Jimbo to combine darkness and brilliance.