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."
MUSIC CYMBAL PACKS
The Zildjian Rock Pack is an explosive collection of the iconic A Zildjian cymbals that are part of the
world’s most popular and versatile cymbal series. Each bright, crisp, and full bodied cymbal was hand
selected to deliver the look, sound and feel that rock drummers need to cut through and project across
the stage or in the studio.
The road to Nashville starts with the Zildjian Country Pack. This unique collection features the legendary
K Zildjian cymbals that capture the right tone, volume and sustain for Country music played around the
world. Each cymbal is dry, dark and expressive, and the larger sizes deliver volume and projection in any
environment.
The Zildjian Worship Pack helps the church-based drummer lay the foundation for his/her worship team.
This warm and complex collection features the innovative K Custom range that are both powerful and
vibrant, yet dark and gentle. All of the cymbals in this pack come together to deliver the proper tones
and warm sounds to perfectly capture the spirit of Worship music and work in harmony with other
instruments.
The Zildjian Gospel Pack features a handpicked selection of Zildjian A Custom cymbals that have just the
right amount of brightness and sweetness that Gospel music demands. This set is ideal for drummers
inspired by a higher power.
K Custom Special Dry Collection
Introducing the all new K Custom Special Dry
Collection. Zildjian had created the dry sound over a
decade ago and have now remastered these raw
and earthy cymbals for today’s modern music styles.
Each cymbal delivers a dry, funky sound with a fast
attack and lots of trash for a unique and powerful
expression. Once again, Zildjian has taken the art of
cymbal making to the next level and has left its
imitators behind. This is #DryDoneRight.
L80 Low Volume Singles
Zildjian’ s one-of-a-kind L80 Low Volume cymbals are
up to 80% quieter than traditional cymbals without
losing the authentic Zildjian feel. They are ideal for
practice spaces, drum lesson, low volume gigs or
anywhere you can’t play loud.
20” Ride, 18” Ride, 10” Splash, 16” Crash