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 1810242Zildjian 18" A Medium Crash
Light, crisp, subtle, very colorful. Higher-pitched.
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Article number 1810252Zildjian 18" A Rock Crash
Highest-pitched. Hard, loud, crash.
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Article number 1810495Zildjian 18" Stadium Medium Heavy Pair
Extra weight for added volume. Smooth, bright and penetrating.
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Article number 1810483Zildjian 18" A Stadium Medium Pair
Specially designed in close association with the world's top drum corps specialists.
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Article number 1810427Zildjian 18" Symphonic French Pair
Light weight with a fast attack and few sustaining characteristics. A bright, splashy, shimmering sound that...
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Article number 1810490Zildjian 18" Symphonic Germanic Pair
Also known as Wagnerian cymbals. The heaviest symphonic cymbals with maximum sustaining qualities. Dark,...
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Article number 1810447Zildjian 18" Symphonic Viennese Pair
All purpose. Mid-range pitch. Full orchestra sound with good sustain. A balanced combination of overtones for...
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Article number 1810225Zildjian 18" A Thin Crash
Light, crisp, subtle, very colorful. Fast, bright, lively.
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Article number 1810044Zildjian 19" A Armand "Beautiful Baby" Ride
Light, crisp, subtle, very colorful. Bright and musical "vintage" A Sound.
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Article number 1810782Zildjian 19" Classic Orchestral Selection Medium Single
Specially designed in close association with the world's top drum corps specialists.
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Article number 1810279Zildjian 19" A Heavy Crash
Light, crisp, subtle, very colorful. Maximum Power Potential.
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Article number 1810233Zildjian 19" A Medium Thin Crash
Light, crisp, subtle, very colorful. Bright.
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Article number 1810473Zildjian 19" Stadium Medium Heavy Pair
Designed to have the sound and power of a 20" pair, yet provide performers with a lighter, smaller cymbal that...
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Article number 1810226Zildjian 19" A Thin Crash
Light, crisp, subtle, very colorful. Fast, bright, lively.
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Article number 1810769Zildjian 20" Classic Orchestral Selection Medium Heavy Pair
Specially designed in close association with the world's top drum corps specialists. Heavier in weight to...
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Article number 1810767Zildjian 20" Classic Orchestral Selection Medium Light Pair
Specially designed in close association with the world's top drum corps specialists. These special cymbals...
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Article number 1810421Zildjian 20" Classic Orchestral Selection Suspended
Specially designed in close association with the world's top drum corps specialists.
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Article number 1810024Zildjian 20" A Crash Ride
Light, crisp, subtle, very colorful. Good ride definition.
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Article number 1810234Zildjian 20" A Medium Thin Crash
Light, crisp, subtle, very colorful. Bright.
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Article number 1810034Zildjian 20" A Medium Ride
Light, crisp, subtle, very colorful. Superb all-around ride.
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Article number 1810042Zildjian 20" A Ping Ride
Light, crisp, subtle, very colorful. High-end, clear definition.
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Article number 1810080Zildjian 20" A Rock Ride
Light, crisp, subtle, very colorful. Strong ride beat.
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Article number 1810497Zildjian 20" Stadium Medium Heavy Pair
Extra weight for added volume. Smooth, bright and penetrating.
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Article number 1810485Zildjian 20" Stadium Series Medium Pair
Specially designed in close association with the world's top drum corps specialists.



















