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 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 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.
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Article number 1811219
Zildjian 19" K Custom Hybrid Crash
Designed with Akira Jimbo to combine darkness and brilliance.
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Article number 1810986
Zildjian 20" K Custom Left Side Ride
Spectacularly clean clear and articulate. Designed with Peter Erskine, the all-important 2nd Ride.
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Article number 1810989
Zildjian 22" K Custom High Definition Ride
Spectacularly clean clear and articulate. Redesigned by Terri Lyne Carrington for 2008, the 22" K Custom High...
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Article number 1890711
Zildjian P0711 Cymbal Boom Arm with Clamp
Multi adjustable cymbal boom arm with clamp.
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Article number 1890750
Zildjian P0750 Leather Straps - Pair
Precut leather hand cymbal straps for Band and Orchestral cymbals.
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Article number 1890751
Zildjian P0751 Pads - Pair
Hand cymbal pads for Band and Orchestral cymbals.
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Article number 1893266
Zildjian T3266 DLX Weekender Bag
A great way to carry extras to the gig, or just travelling for fun.
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Article number 1891623
Zildjian 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 1891626
Zildjian ZCB24D Deluxe Cymbal Bag 24"
Streamlined 24” cymbal bag features two graduated cymbal dividers
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Article number 1891625
Zildjian 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 1811060
Zildjian 20" K Constantinople Bounce Ride
Designed in conjunction with Jazz legend Kenny Washington.
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Article number 189ZAT64
Zildjian 400th Armenian Tee - X-Large
400th Anniversary Armenian Limited Edition T-shirt. X-Large.