Avedis Zildjian Company
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| Industry | Cymbal manufacturer |
| Founded | Constantinople (present-day Istanbul), Ottoman Empire (1623) |
| Founder | Avedis Zildjian |
| Headquarters | Norwell, Massachusetts, United States |
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Key people
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Avedis Zildjian, Founder Armand Zildjian Craigie Zildjian, Current CEO Debbie Zildjian |
| Products | Cymbals, Drum sticks |
| Owners | Craigie Zildjian, Current CEO Debbie Zildjian |
| Website | www |
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The Avedis Zildjian Company, commonly known as Zildjian /ˈzɪldʒiən/, is a cymbal manufacturer founded in Constantinople (present-day Istanbul) by an Armenian alchemist called Avedis Zildjian in the 17th century, during the Ottoman period. It is now based in Norwell, Massachusetts. Zildjian is nearly 400 years old. Zildjian also sells drum-related accessories, such as drum sticks and cymbal carriers. It is the largest cymbal manufacturer in the world.
On December 20, 2010, it was announced that Avedis Zildjian Company had merged with Vic Firth, Inc. According to the announcement, both companies will continue to run autonomously.
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."
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