Zildjian

The Avedis Zildjian Company, or simply Zildjian, is a musical instrument manufacturer specializing in cymbals and other percussion instruments, founded in 1623 in Constantinople by Avedis Zildjian, an Armenian, and now based in Norwell, Massachusetts. They are the world’s leading maker of cymbals, drumsticks, and percussion mallets, with products sold under the Zildjian, Vic Firth, and Balter brands.