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 1834716Zildjian 16" 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 1834818Zildjian 18" A Avedis Crash
Zildjian ‘A Avedis’ cymbals are a vintage recreation of that timeless sound and feel. Clean and cutting Crash.
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Article number 1834819Zildjian 19" A Avedis Crash
Zildjian ‘A Avedis’ cymbals are a vintage recreation of that timeless sound and feel. Clean and cutting Crash.
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Article number 1834920Zildjian 20" A Avedis Ride
Zildjian ‘A Avedis’ cymbals are a vintage recreation of that timeless sound and feel. Thrilling and rich Ride.
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Article number 1834921Zildjian 21" A Avedis Ride
Zildjian ‘A Avedis’ cymbals are a vintage recreation of that timeless sound and feel. Thrilling and rich Ride.
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Article number 1834922Zildjian 22" A Avedis Ride
Zildjian ‘A Avedis’ cymbals are a vintage recreation of that timeless sound and feel. Thrilling and rich Ride.
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Article number 1899930Zildjian A0801R Rock Pack
This explosive collection features the iconic A Zildjian Cymbals which are part of the world’s most popular...
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Article number 1810310Zildjian 10" A Flash Splash
Bright, full-bodied splash sound
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Article number 1810211Zildjian 10" A Splash
Light, crisp, subtle, very colorful. Quick, short crash.
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Article number 1810113Zildjian 12" A New Beat Hi-hat
The legendary New Beat HiHats, now available in a smaller, 12" size.
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Article number 1810212Zildjian 12" A Splash
Light, crisp, subtle, very colorful. Quick, short crash.
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Article number 1810130Zildjian 13" A New Beat Hihat
Light, crisp, subtle, very colorful. Solid Beat.
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Article number 1810131Zildjian 13" A New Beat Hihat - Top only
Finish: Traditional Finish .
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Article number 1840134Zildjian 14" A Dyno Beat Hihat - 1 pce only
This HiHat cymbal is very loud and cutting and has enormous volume when played in semi-open position. Pair...
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Article number 1810264Zildjian 14" A Fast Crash
Light, crisp, subtle, very colorful. Strong musical attack with a very fast decay.
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Article number 1810123Zildjian 14" A Mastersound Hihat
Light, crisp, subtle, very colorful. Hammered outer edge on bottom HiHat creates radical, clean, fast "chick.
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Article number 1810133Zildjian 14" A New Beat Hihat
Light, crisp, subtle, very colorful. Solid Beat.
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Article number 1810150Zildjian 14" A Quick Beat Hihat
Light, crisp, subtle, very colorful. Short, tight, funky beat.
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Article number 1810160Zildjian 14" A Rock Hihat
Light, crisp, subtle, very colorful. Extra-strong beat, more volume.
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Article number 1810452Zildjian 14" Stadium Medium Pair
Specially designed in close association with the world's top drum corps specialists.
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Article number 1810124Zildjian 14" A Mastersound Hihat - Top only
Top only! Mastersound HiHat delivers the fast, clean "chick" sound of the Mastersound design in the bright,...
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Article number 1810134Zildjian 14" A New Beat Hihat - Top only
Finish: Traditional Finish .
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Article number 1810151Zildjian 14" A Quick Beat Hihat - Top only
Short, tight, funky beat.
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Article number 1810156Zildjian 15" A Heavy Hihat
Light, crisp, subtle, very colorful. Warmth.



















