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 1834518Zildjian 18" Kerope Cymbal
These hand crafted cymbals look as they sound, dark and complex.
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Article number 1834519Zildjian 19" Kerope Cymbal
These hand crafted cymbals look as they sound, dark and complex.
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Article number 1834520Zildjian 20" Kerope Cymbal
These hand crafted cymbals look as they sound, dark and complex.
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Article number 1834522Zildjian 22" Kerope Cymbal
These hand crafted cymbals look as they sound, dark and complex.
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Article number 1834622Zildjian 22" Kerope Medium Cymbal
These hand crafted cymbals look as they sound, dark and complex.
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Article number 1850348Zildjian LV348 Low Volume Cymbal Pack
L80 Low Volume Cymbal Series Pack. Incl. 13" Hi-hat, 14" Crash and 18" Crash/Ride Cymbal. Up to 80% quieter...
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Article number 1890822Zildjian P0822 Drummers Gloves - Medium
The ultimate drummers gloves - Medium.
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Article number 1890823Zildjian P0823 Drummers Gloves - Large
The ultimate drummers gloves - Large.
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Article number 1894541Zildjian T4541 Camouflage Five Panel Hat
Zildjian camo 5 panel hat.
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Article number 1820040Zildjian 10" Spiral Stacker
The fx Spiral stackers are cymbal stackers that allow you to create your own unique sounds and colors. Simply...
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Article number 1810610Zildjian 10" Oriental China Trash
Exotic, "trashy" special effects sounds for short, sharp accents.
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Article number 1810611Zildjian 11" Oriental Trash Splash
Exotic, "trashy" special effects sounds for short, sharp accents.
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Article number 1820041Zildjian 12" Spiral Stacker
The fx Spiral stackers are cymbal stackers that allow you to create your own unique sounds and colors. Simply...
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Article number 1810612Zildjian 12" Oriental China Trash
Exotic, "trashy" special effects sounds for short, sharp accents. Authentic "trashy" Chinese sound.
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Article number 1810614Zildjian 14" Oriental China Trash
Exotic, "trashy" special effects sounds for short, sharp accents. Authentic "trashy" Chinese sound.
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Article number 1810616Zildjian 16" Oriental China Trash
Exotic, "trashy" special effects sounds for short, sharp accents. Authentic "trashy" Chinese sound.
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Article number 1820044Zildjian 18" Spiral Trash
Bright, singing musical tone. With unique overtones and an almost wave-like timbre this cymbal can expand the...
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Article number 1810618Zildjian 18" Oriental China Trash
Exotic, "trashy" special effects sounds for short, sharp accents. Authentic "trashy" Chinese sound.
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Article number 1810620Zildjian 20" Oriental China Trash
Exotic, "trashy" special effects sounds for short, sharp accents. Authentic "trashy" Chinese sound.
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Article number 1820003Zildjian 7½" Volcano ZIL-BEL
Bright, singing musical tone. Volcano cup.
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Article number 1810608Zildjian 8" Oriental China Trash
Exotic, "trashy" special effects sounds for short, sharp accents.
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Article number 1810609Zildjian 9" Oriental Trash Splash
Exotic, "trashy" special effects sounds for short, sharp accents.
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Article number 1834714Zildjian 14" A Avedis Hi-hat
Zildjian ‘A Avedis’ cymbals are a vintage recreation of that timeless sound and feel. Dynamic and controlable.
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Article number 1834715Zildjian 15" A Avedis Hi-hat
Zildjian ‘A Avedis’ cymbals are a vintage recreation of that timeless sound and feel. Dynamic and controlable.



















