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

$548

Zildjian 20" K-Custom Dark Crash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 20", K-Custom series, Regular version, Unique crash cymbal with...

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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

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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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...

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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,...

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Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Cymbal Set

Cymbal Sets

$1,318

Cymbal Set*Consists of:*

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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,...

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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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

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Zildjian ZXT 10" Trashformer

Effects Cymbals

$116

Zildjian ZXT 10" Trashformer, Trashformer Effects Cymbal, Size: 10", Explosive, trashy, independent sound

4.5 Expert Rating

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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...

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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...

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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

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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...

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Zildjian ZXT 08" Trashformer

Effects Cymbals

$105

Zildjian ZXT 08" Trashformer, Trashformer Effects Cymbal, Explosive, trashy, independent sound, Size: 08"

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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

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Zildjian A-Custom Professional Prom Set

Cymbal Sets

$1,033

Complete Cymbal Set, Made of excellent bronze alloy

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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

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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

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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.

About Zildjian

Zildjian Products

Zildjian 20" K-Custom Dark Crash

Zildjian 10" FX Spiral Stacker

Zildjian 10" FX Oriental China "Trash"

Zildjian 22" K Constantinople High Ride

Zildjian 20" K Const. Renaissance Ride

Zildjian 22" K Const. Renaissance Ride

Zildjian 20" K-Custom Left Side Ride

Zildjian A-Series Box Set Sweet Ride

Zildjian 16" K-Series EFX

Zildjian 21" K Series Crash Ride

Zildjian 22" Swish Knocker with Rivets

Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Cymbal Set

Zildjian 16" K-Series Light Hi-Hat

Zildjian 20" K-Series Dark Crash Thin

Zildjian 10" A-Custom EFX Splash

Zildjian 19" A-Serie Ultra Hammer China

Zildjian 21" A-Serie Ultra Hammer China

Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Thin Ride

Zildjian ZXT 10" Trashformer

Zildjian K-Series Profi Promo Pack

Zildjian 18" A-Custom EFX

Zildjian 14" K' Constantinople Hi-Hat

Zildjian 20" K Constantinople High Ride

Zildjian ZXT 08" Trashformer

Zildjian K-Series 15" Light Hi-Hat

Zildjian A-Custom Professional Prom Set

Zildjian 18" K-Custom Hybrid Crash

Zildjian 20" A-Custom EFX

Zildjian 14" A-Custom EFX

Zildjian 14" K-Series Light Hi-Hat

Zildjian 17" K' Constantinople Susp.

Zildjian 18" K' Constantinople Susp.

Zildjian 18" Classic Orch. Sel. Susp.

Zildjian 16" I Family Band

Zildjian 20" A' Stadium M

Zildjian 20" A' Stadium MH

Zildjian 18" A' Stadium M

Zildjian 18" A' Stadium MH

Zildjian 16" A' Stadium MH

Zildjian 14" A' Stadium M

Zildjian 18" K' Symphonic heavy

Zildjian 19" K' Symphonic heavy

Zildjian 20" K' Symphonic Light

Zildjian 18" K' Symphonic Light

Zildjian 18" K Constantinople VintageML

Zildjian 20" K Constantinople VintageML

Zildjian 18" K Constantinople VintageMH

Zildjian 16" K Constantinople VintageMH

Frequently Asked Questions About Zildjian

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