Today, it is the largest cymbal and drumstick maker in the world. The company was founded in Constantinople (modern day Istanbul) in 1623 by Avedis Zildjian, an Armenian. Zildjian is now based …

Mikhail Zilcan flew over as a witness for Gretsch to substantiate their claim that it wasn't the same product, and a jury of musicians decided that A. Zildjian and K. Zildjian cymbals were different …

Zildjian can truly be credited with shaping how cymbals look and sound today. But where does Zildjian actually come from, and why has the brand played such a big role in the development of the modern …

Jan 14, 2023 · Zildjian cymbals can be traced all the way back to the Ottoman Empire circa 1618, when Sultan Osman II commissioned a man named Avedis as an alchemist. In his attempts to create gold …

Feb 9, 2024 · With a history spanning four centuries, Zildjian is by far the world’s oldest manufacturer of musical instruments (not only cymbals), a 15-generation-long enterprise that makes Paiste, founded …

The Zildjian Company is one of the oldest and most renowned manufacturers of cymbals in the world, with a rich history spanning centuries. The company’s story dates back to the 17th century in …

Avedis Zildjian Co. is the world's leading producer of cymbals. The company traces its origin back to 1623, when a formula for making an alloy that produced superior cymbals was discovered by a …

Mar 21, 2014 · Through 14 generations of cymbal makers, the still family-owned Zildjian cymbals traces its origins back to 1618. This clocks the company in at just under 400 years, making it one of the …

Discover the fascinating history of Zildjian's Cymbal Company, a pioneer in percussion innovation, shaping the sound of music for generations.

Feb 19, 2025 · What Avedis I had somehow managed was crafting the ideal blend for what would become the Zildjian cymbals, which comprised copper, tin, and silver. Before his invention, …