Zildjian

Turkey (originally), USA (current headquarters), est. 1623 · 323 products across 3 categories

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About Zildjian

Zildjian is arguably the most iconic name in cymbal manufacturing, steeped in a rich history stretching back over 350 years. Originating in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul), the company has consistently set the standard for cymbal craftsmanship and tonal quality, evolving from hand-hammered bronze discs to a diverse product line encompassing electronic drums and percussion. Their cymbals are revered by drummers across genres for their distinctive sound and durability.

Founded
1623
Country
Turkey (originally), USA (current headquarters)
Segment
Premium
Target
Zildjian caters primarily to serious drummers, professional musicians, and educa
Known For
A Series Cymbals K Series Cymbals Zildjian X Series The Secret Formula Bronze Alloy Hi-Hat Cymbals
PROS
  • • Exceptional tonal clarity and projection
  • • Wide range of sounds and series for diverse needs
  • • Reputation for durability and longevity
  • • Consistent quality across product lines
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for some
  • • Some series can be overly bright for certain tastes
  • • Extensive catalog can be overwhelming for beginners
  • • Electronic drum kits are a relatively new venture

Zildjian Products

Zildjian 20" K-Custom Dark Crash - 20" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 20" K-Custom Dark Crash

20" Crash Cymbals

$548
Zildjian 20" K-Custom Dark Crash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 20", K-Custom series, Regular version, Unique crash cymbal with...
4.4 Expert Rating
Zildjian 10" FX Spiral Stacker - Effects Cymbals

Zildjian 10" FX Spiral Stacker

Effects Cymbals

$131
Zildjian 10" FX Spiral Stacker, Spiral Stacker Effects Cymbal, Size: 10", For stacking on any cymbal (same size or...
4.9 Expert Rating
Zildjian 10" FX Oriental China "Trash" - 10" China Cymbals

Zildjian 10" FX Oriental China "Trash"

10" China Cymbals

$186
Zildjian 10" FX Oriental China "Trash", Oriental China "Trash" Effect Cymbal, Size: 10", FX series, Material: B-20...
4.8 Expert Rating
Zildjian 22" K Constantinople High Ride - 22" Ride Cymbals

Zildjian 22" K Constantinople High Ride

22" Ride Cymbals

$802
Zildjian 22" K Constantinople High Ride, Ride Cymbal, K Constantinople series, Size: 22", Medium Thin High, Regular...
4.9 Expert Rating
Zildjian 20" K Const. Renaissance Ride - 20" Ride Cymbals

Zildjian 20" K Const. Renaissance Ride

20" Ride Cymbals

$692
Zildjian 20" K Const. Renaissance Ride, Ride Cymbal, K Constantinople Series, Size: 20", Developed with jazz drummer...
4.8 Expert Rating
Zildjian 22" K Const. Renaissance Ride - 22" Ride Cymbals

Zildjian 22" K Const. Renaissance Ride

22" Ride Cymbals

$824
Zildjian 22" K Const. Renaissance Ride, Ride Cymbal, Size: 22", K Constantinople series, Developed by jazz drummer Adam...
4.5 Expert Rating
Zildjian 20" K-Custom Left Side Ride - 20" Ride Cymbals

Zildjian 20" K-Custom Left Side Ride

20" Ride Cymbals

$548
Zildjian 20" K-Custom Left Side Ride, Left Side Ride Cymbal, K Custom series, Size: 20", Natural finish, Dark, warm...
5 Expert Rating
Zildjian A-Series Box Set Sweet Ride - Cymbal Sets

Zildjian A-Series Box Set Sweet Ride

Cymbal Sets

$1,099
Cymbal Set, "Traditional Regular" finsih, Versatile and usable for all musical...
4.6 Expert Rating
Zildjian 16" K-Series EFX - 16" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 16" K-Series EFX

16" Crash Cymbals

$384
Zildjian 16" K-Series EFX, Special Effects Crash, Size: 16", Regular finish, Material: B20 bronze alloy, Fast, dry,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Zildjian 21" K Series Crash Ride - 21" Ride Cymbals

Zildjian 21" K Series Crash Ride

21" Ride Cymbals

$527
Zildjian 21" K Series Crash Ride, Crash Ride Cymbal, Size: 21", K series, Brilliant finish, Material: B-20 alloy, Fast...
4.6 Expert Rating
Zildjian 22" Swish Knocker with Rivets - 22" China Cymbals

Zildjian 22" Swish Knocker with Rivets

22" China Cymbals

$505
Zildjian 22" Swish Knocker with Rivets, Effects Cymbal, Size: 22", China-like curved shape with 20 rivets, B20 alloy,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Cymbal Set - Cymbal Sets

Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Cymbal Set

Cymbal Sets

$1,318
Cymbal Set*Consists of:*
4.6 Expert Rating
Zildjian 16" K-Series Light Hi-Hat - 16-18" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zildjian 16" K-Series Light Hi-Hat

16-18" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$703
Zildjian 16" K-Series Light HiHat, Light HiHat, Size: 16", K Series, Regular version, Made to fullfil drummers demands,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Zildjian 20" K-Series Dark Crash Thin - 20" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 20" K-Series Dark Crash Thin

20" Crash Cymbals

$505
Zildjian 20" K-Series Dark Crash Thin, Thin Dark Crash Cymbal, Size: 20", K series, Regular model, Dark, warm, deep...
4.5 Expert Rating
Zildjian 10" A-Custom EFX Splash - 10" Splash Cymbals

Zildjian 10" A-Custom EFX Splash

10" Splash Cymbals

$218
Zildjian 10" A-Custom EFX Splash, Splash, Size: 10", A Custom EFX series, Brilliant finish, Fast attack, Very short...
4.7 Expert Rating
Zildjian 19" A-Serie Ultra Hammer China - 19" China Cymbals

Zildjian 19" A-Serie Ultra Hammer China

19" China Cymbals

$406
Zildjian 19" A-Serie Ultra Hammer China, China, 19", A series, Ultra hammered, Brilliant finish, B20 alloy, Small bell,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Zildjian 21" A-Serie Ultra Hammer China - 20" China Cymbals

Zildjian 21" A-Serie Ultra Hammer China

20" China Cymbals

$461
Zildjian 21" A-Serie Ultra Hammer China, China, 21", A series, Ultra hammered, Brilliant finish, B20 alloy, Small bell,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Thin Ride - 22" Ride Cymbals

Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Thin Ride

22" Ride Cymbals

$853
Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Thin Ride, Ride cymbal, 22", K Constantinople Thin Ride Overhammered, K1101, Traditional...
4.5 Expert Rating
Zildjian ZXT 10" Trashformer - Effects Cymbals

Zildjian ZXT 10" Trashformer

Effects Cymbals

$116
Zildjian ZXT 10" Trashformer, Trashformer Effects Cymbal, Size: 10", Explosive, trashy, independent sound
4.5 Expert Rating
Zildjian K-Series Profi Promo Pack - Cymbal Sets

Zildjian K-Series Profi Promo Pack

Cymbal Sets

$1,198
Zildjian K-Series Pro Promo Pack, Cymbal Set, K-Series Pro Promo Pack, The Zildjian cymbal set from probably the most...
4.5 Expert Rating
Zildjian 18" A-Custom EFX - 18" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 18" A-Custom EFX

18" Crash Cymbals

$438
Zildjian 18" A-Custom EFX, 18" EFX pool, A Custom Series, Brilliant Finish, This Special Effect crash cymbal catches...
5 Expert Rating
Zildjian 14" K' Constantinople Hi-Hat - 14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zildjian 14" K' Constantinople Hi-Hat

14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$840
Zildjian 14" K' Constantinople Hi-Hat, Hi-Hat Cymbals, K' Constantinople series, Traditional finish, Deep and full...
4.8 Expert Rating
Zildjian 20" K Constantinople High Ride - 20" Ride Cymbals

Zildjian 20" K Constantinople High Ride

20" Ride Cymbals

$714
Zildjian 20" K Constantinople High Ride, Ride, Size: 20", K Constantinople series, Medium thin high ride, Regular...
4.8 Expert Rating
Zildjian ZXT 08" Trashformer - Effects Cymbals

Zildjian ZXT 08" Trashformer

Effects Cymbals

$105
Zildjian ZXT 08" Trashformer, Trashformer Effects Cymbal, Explosive, trashy, independent sound, Size: 08"
4.8 Expert Rating
Zildjian K-Series 15" Light Hi-Hat - 15" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zildjian K-Series 15" Light Hi-Hat

15" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$714
Zildjian K-Series 15" Light HiHat, HiHat, From the K series: 15" light hihat, Regular version, These K light hihats...
4.4 Expert Rating
Zildjian A-Custom Professional Prom Set - Cymbal Sets

Zildjian A-Custom Professional Prom Set

Cymbal Sets

$1,033
Complete Cymbal Set, Made of excellent bronze alloy
4.8 Expert Rating
Zildjian 18" K-Custom Hybrid Crash - 18" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 18" K-Custom Hybrid Crash

18" Crash Cymbals

$472
Zildjian 18" K-Custom Hybrid Crash, 18" Hybrid Crash, K-Custom, Regular outside finish, Brillant inside finish,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Zildjian 20" A-Custom EFX - 20" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 20" A-Custom EFX

20" Crash Cymbals

$494
Zildjian 20" A-Custom EFX, EFX Cymbal, A-Custom Series, Size: 20", Brilliant finish, This special effect crash cymbal...
4.4 Expert Rating
Zildjian 14" A-Custom EFX - 14" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 14" A-Custom EFX

14" Crash Cymbals

$285
Zildjian 14" A-Custom EFX, 14" EFX Cymbal, A Custom series, Brilliant finish, This special effects crash stands out...
5 Expert Rating
Zildjian 14" K-Series Light Hi-Hat - 14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zildjian 14" K-Series Light Hi-Hat

14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$604
Zildjian 14" K-Series Light Hi-Hat, Hi-Hat Cymbals, K-series, Size: 14", Regular finish, Made according to the...
4.6 Expert Rating
Zildjian 17" K' Constantinople Susp. - 17" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 17" K' Constantinople Susp.

17" Crash Cymbals

$578
Zildjian 17" K' Constantinople Susp., Orchestra Crash Cymbal, Size: 17", Thin-medium thin with flat profile for...
4.5 Expert Rating
Zildjian 18" K' Constantinople Susp. - 18" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 18" K' Constantinople Susp.

18" Crash Cymbals

$626
Zildjian 18" K' Constantinople Susp., Orchestra Crash Cymbal, Size: 18", Thin-medium thin with flat profile for...
4.5 Expert Rating
Zildjian 18" Classic Orch. Sel. Susp. - 18" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 18" Classic Orch. Sel. Susp.

18" Crash Cymbals

$439
Zildjian 18" Classic Orch. Sel. Susp., Orchestra crash cymbal, Size: 18", Medium Thin, Allows more projection for...
4.5 Expert Rating
Zildjian 16" I Family Band - 16" Orchestral Cymbals

Zildjian 16" I Family Band

16" Orchestral Cymbals

$303
Zildjian 16" I Band, Orchestral Cymbals, Size: 16", Traditional finish, Genre: Orchestral, Weight (pair): Approx. 2.1...
5 Expert Rating
Zildjian 20" A' Stadium M - 20" Orchestral Cymbals

Zildjian 20" A' Stadium M

20" Orchestral Cymbals

$919
Zildjian 20" A' Stadium M, Orchestral Cymbals, Size: 20", Medium, Specially developed in close collaboration with the...
4.6 Expert Rating
Zildjian 20" A' Stadium MH - 20" Orchestral Cymbals

Zildjian 20" A' Stadium MH

20" Orchestral Cymbals

$934
Zildjian 20" A' Stadium MH, Orchestral Cymbals (Pair), Size: 20", Medium heavy: Additional weight for additional volume...
4.7 Expert Rating
Zildjian 18" A' Stadium M - 18" Orchestral Cymbals

Zildjian 18" A' Stadium M

18" Orchestral Cymbals

$802
Zildjian 18" A' Stadium M, Orchestra Cymbals, Medium, Specially developed in close cooperation with the world's best...
4.9 Expert Rating
Zildjian 18" A' Stadium MH - 18" Orchestral Cymbals

Zildjian 18" A' Stadium MH

18" Orchestral Cymbals

$802
Zildjian 18" A' Stadium, Orchestral Cymbals (Pair), Size: 18", Medium Heavy, Extra weight for added volume - smooth,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Zildjian 16" A' Stadium MH - 16" Orchestral Cymbals

Zildjian 16" A' Stadium MH

16" Orchestral Cymbals

$648
Zildjian 16" A' Stadium MH, Orchestral Cymbals, Size: 16", Medium Heavy - Extra weight for extra volume, smooth, bright...
4.5 Expert Rating
Zildjian 14" A' Stadium M - 14" Orchestral Cymbals

Zildjian 14" A' Stadium M

14" Orchestral Cymbals

$538
Zildjian 14" A' Stadium, Orchestra Crash Cymbals, Size: 14", Medium, Specially developed in close cooperation with the...
4.7 Expert Rating
Zildjian 18" K' Symphonic heavy - 18" Orchestral Cymbals

Zildjian 18" K' Symphonic heavy

18" Orchestral Cymbals

$1,018
Zildjian 18" K' Symphonic, Orchestra cymbals, Size: 18", Heavy, Even timbre across all dynamic levels, Sound in the...
5 Expert Rating
Zildjian 19" K' Symphonic heavy - 19" Orchestral Cymbals

Zildjian 19" K' Symphonic heavy

19" Orchestral Cymbals

$1,165
Zildjian 19" K' Symphonic, Orchestra cymbals, Size: 19", Heavy, Even timbre across all dynamic levels, Core sound in...
4.8 Expert Rating
Zildjian 20" K' Symphonic Light - 20" Orchestral Cymbals

Zildjian 20" K' Symphonic Light

20" Orchestral Cymbals

$1,275
Zildjian 20" K' Symphonic Light, Orchestral Cymbals (Pair), Size: 20", Medium heavy, Uniform timbre across all dynamic...
4.7 Expert Rating
Zildjian 18" K' Symphonic Light - 18" Orchestral Cymbals

Zildjian 18" K' Symphonic Light

18" Orchestral Cymbals

$1,098
Zildjian 18" K' Symphonic Light, Orchestra Cymbals (Pair), Size: 18", Medium heavy, Even timbre across all dynamic...
4.5 Expert Rating
Zildjian 18" K Constantinople VintageML - 18" Orchestral Cymbals

Zildjian 18" K Constantinople VintageML

18" Orchestral Cymbals

$1,249
Zildjian 18" K' Constantinople Vintage, Orchestra Cymbals (Pair), Size: 18", Medium Light, Dark, full sound in a handy...
4.7 Expert Rating
Zildjian 20" K Constantinople VintageML - 20" Orchestral Cymbals

Zildjian 20" K Constantinople VintageML

20" Orchestral Cymbals

$1,517
Zildjian 20" K Constantinople VintageML, Orchestral Cymbals (Pair), Size: 20", Medium light, Full sound without too...
4.5 Expert Rating
Zildjian 18" K Constantinople VintageMH - 18" Orchestral Cymbals

Zildjian 18" K Constantinople VintageMH

18" Orchestral Cymbals

$1,249
Zildjian 18" K Constantinople VintageMH, Orchestra Cymbals (Pair), Medium Heavy, Size: 18", Offers more attack,...
4.4 Expert Rating
Zildjian 16" K Constantinople VintageMH - 16" Orchestral Cymbals

Zildjian 16" K Constantinople VintageMH

16" Orchestral Cymbals

$1,098
Zildjian 16" K' Constantinople Vintage, Orchestral Cymbals (Pair), Size: 16", Medium heavy, More attack and a warmer...
4.6 Expert Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zildjian

While the Zildjian family originated in Turkey, modern-day cymbals are manufactured in Turkey (Constantinople/Istanbul) and Taiwan, with electronic drum kits primarily assembled in the USA.

The precise composition of Zildjian’s bronze alloy is a closely guarded secret, contributing to the unique tonal characteristics of their cymbals.

For serious drummers and professionals seeking top-tier sound and durability, Zildjian cymbals are often considered a worthwhile investment, though budget-conscious players may find more affordable options elsewhere.

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