When a company is over 400 years old, you know they have tradition and quality!! Not everyone knows how to pronounce it (Zil-Jin) but everyone knows the name. From their ever popular A series to the smash 'em up Z series, their cymbals have the sound that's needed. A quick history..... 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. Now, to help you choose. A Series The most popular and versatile of their lines, the Jack-of-all-Trades cymbals. A Custom A series sound, with a contemporary twist. Has more of a shimmer sound. K Series Called the "Jazzer" series by most, it has less cut but more tone. Darker in sound. K Custom Trying to meld the old K series with new sounds, these also work vbery well for Funk and Soul/R&B. Z Custom Out and out rocker cymbals!!! No subtlety here, good high end sound and plenty of cut and volume!!
When 18 inches won't get it done.........You're checking out a BRAND NEW 19" A Custom Crash by Zildjian. This cymbal is THE BEST of both worlds. It has the shimmer and great A Custom tone, but...
This is a pair of NEW W/ WARRANTY never even touched A MasterSound 14" Hi Hats by Zildjian, makers of cymbals for over four centuries!! These are GREAT sounding cymbals, and I should know ; I've...
This is a pair of NEW W/ WARRANTY never even touched A Custom MasterSound 14" Hi Hats by Zildjian, makers of cymbals for over four centuries!! These are GREAT sounding cymbals, w/ a nice cutting...
This is a pair of NEW W/ WARRANTY never even touched A Custom 14" Hi Hats by Zildjian, makers of cymbals for over four centuries!! These are GREAT sounding cymbals, w/ a nice shimmery...
You're checking out a BRAND NEW 17" A Custom Crash by Zildjian. This cymbal is THE BEST of both worlds, and is my personal favorite of all the Zil cymbals. It has the shimmer and great A Custom...
This NEW Zildjian A Ping Ride is VERY versatile, and can do everything well. Consider this the most Jack-of-All-Trades cymbal they make. Distinct ping w/ a nice buildup, and good...
Get that great K sound with this NEW (NOT a floor model) 17" Custom Dark Crash by Zildjian. This is one of the best sounding and versatile cymbals Zildjian makes. If you've ever played one, you...
You're checking out a BRAND NEW 16" A Custom Medium Crash by Zildjian, just released for this year. This cymbal is THE BEST of both worlds, with the shimmer and great A Custom tone, but...
Get it done, w/ tone! You're checking out a BRAND NEW 18" A Custom Crash by Zildjian. This cymbal is THE BEST of both worlds, w/ a nice loud 18" "final" crash sound but with the shimmer and great...
Get dark. These K Custom Dark Hi-Hats by Zildjian have great sound, and would work for anything but are probably best suited for funk/jazz/R&B. More tone than the standard A or A Custom hats, but not...
Get the best of both worlds ; that great K sound with actual projection and definition. This NEW (NOT a floor model) 20" K Custom Hybrid Ride by Zildjian is new for this year, and probably...
Get the best of both worlds ; that great K sound with actual projection that cuts. This NEW (NOT a floor model) 17" K Custom Hybrid Crash by Zildjian is new for this year, and probably the...
Get tone, but get HEARD. These K Custom Hybrid Hi-Hats by Zildjian are hot off the press. Not 14's, but not 13's either (13.25" actually), they have great sound, and would work for...
When you just can't make up your mind........... Get that great K sound with this NEW (NOT a floor model) 18" K Crash/Ride by Zildjian....
This NEW Zildjian A Custom Projection Ride is VERY versatile, and can do everything well. This is what you want when you like to shimmery A Custom sound, but w/ a little extra...
Get it done, w/ tone! You're checking out a BRAND NEW 18" A Custom FAST Crash by Zildjian. This cymbal is THE BEST of both worlds, w/ a nice loud 18" "final" crash sound but with the shimmer and...
Get the best of both worlds ; that great K sound with actual projection that cuts. This NEW (NOT a floor model) 18" K Custom Hybrid Crash by Zildjian is probably the best combo they've...
You're checking out a BRAND NEW 16" A FAST Crash by Zildjian. It's the same as its' regular A series brothers but w/ a thinner body. It speaks w/ a slightly bigger...
This NEW Zildjian A Sweet Ride is VERY versatile, and can do everything well. This is one of the nicest sounding (sweetest)cymbals they make, hence the name. Very...
This is a pair of NEW W/ WARRANTY never even touched A Custom REZO 14" Hi Hats by Zildjian, makers of cymbals for over four centuries!! The REZO line is going to be a great...
