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Avedis Zildjian I
(the first) was an Armenian alchemist in the city of
Constantinople in the
seventeenth century. His attempts to create gold by
combining base metals led instead to an alloy of
copper, tin and traces of silver with unique sound
qualities.
Avedis used this
discovery to create cymbals of spectacular clarity
and power. The sound of the instruments was
extraordinary, and as his reputation grew he was
given the name “Zildjian”, an Armenian word meaning
“son of cymbal maker.”
The Zildjian secret alloy is now nearly four
centuries old. It has been passed down between
Zildjian heirs for fourteen generations. Currently,
Armand Zildjian’s two daughters, Craigie and Debbie
are continuing the family tradition. Zildjian has
been officially recognized as the oldest continually
family-owned business in America.
The Zildjian brand stands for more than expertise
and a rich heritage of high quality craftsmanship.
Its essence is found in every thread of the drumming
community, weaving together students, teachers,
pros, old, young, and everyone in between.
From the beginning, the leaders of the company have
stayed close to the working musicians in order to
understand their experiences and needs. By
sustaining these close bonds and looking to them for
insight into the design and manufacturing of
innovative and extraordinarily sounding cymbals,
Zildjian has maintained its position as the world’s
leading cymbal manufacturer.
Zildjian’s reputation for exceeding customer
expectations and needs can be attributed to both its
sharp focus on continuous quality improvement and
innovation, and its emphasis on the family character
and rich tradition of the business. Zildjian’s
enduring values—leadership, commitment to quality
and craftsmanship, passion for music and fun, music
education, and a strong family heritage and
culture—have guided the company in carrying out its
vision over the years.
Tommy Igoe is a loyal
Zildjian endorser.
Here is a breakdown
of his cymbal setup:
Zildjian
Cymbals
13" K
Hi-Hats
16” Spiral Trash
16" K Dark Crash Thin
17" K Dark Crash Thin
10" K Splash
12” SR Hi-Hats
20" Crash of Doom
14" Mini China
22" High Definition Ride
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