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 16" A-Custom Crash - 16" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 16" A-Custom Crash

16" Crash Cymbals

$329
Zildjian 16" A-Custom Crash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 16", A-Custom crash, Brilliant finish, Natural, bright, Not too thick...
4.6 Expert Rating
Zildjian 15" A-Custom Crash - 15" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 15" A-Custom Crash

15" Crash Cymbals

$307
Zildjian 15" A-Custom Crash, Crash Cymbals, Size: 15", A Custom Series, Brilliant finish, Natural light, Not too thick...
4.4 Expert Rating
Zildjian 14" A-Series Fast Crash - 14" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 14" A-Series Fast Crash

14" Crash Cymbals

$252
Zildjian 14" A-Series Fast Crash, Fast Crash, Size: 14", Regular finish, Fast response, Full, lively splash, Very...
4.4 Expert Rating
Zildjian 16" A-Series Thin Crash - 16" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 16" A-Series Thin Crash

16" Crash Cymbals

$307
Zildjian 16" A-Series Thin Crash, Thin Crash Cymbal, Size: 16", Regular model, Fast, bright, lively, Very assertive
4.6 Expert Rating
Zildjian 12" FX Stack Cymbals - Cymbal Stacks

Zildjian 12" FX Stack Cymbals

Cymbal Stacks

$307
Zildjian 12" FX Stack Cymbals, FX Stack Cymbals, Size: 12", Instantly adds a variety of effect sounds to any setup,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Zildjian 10" FX Stack Cymbals - Cymbal Stacks

Zildjian 10" FX Stack Cymbals

Cymbal Stacks

$274
Zildjian 10" FX Stack Cymbals, FX Stack Cymbals, Size: 10", Instantly adds a variety of effect sounds to any setup,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Zildjian 22" Kerope Med. Thin Low Ride - 22" Ride Cymbals

Zildjian 22" Kerope Med. Thin Low Ride

22" Ride Cymbals

$1,484
Zildjian 22" Kerope Med. Thin Low Ride, Ride Cymbal, Size: 22", Kerope series, Traditional finish, Weight: Medium...
4.5 Expert Rating
Zildjian 20" Kerope Med. Thin High Ride - 20" Ride Cymbals

Zildjian 20" Kerope Med. Thin High Ride

20" Ride Cymbals

$1,275
Zildjian 20" Kerope Med. Thin High Ride, Ride Cymbal, Size: 20", Kerope series, Traditional finish, Weight: Medium...
4.8 Expert Rating
Zildjian 20" Kerope Med. Thin Low Ride - 20" Ride Cymbals

Zildjian 20" Kerope Med. Thin Low Ride

20" Ride Cymbals

$1,275
Zildjian 20" Kerope Med. Thin Low Ride, Ride Cymbal, Size: 20", Kerope series, Traditional finish, Weight: Medium...
4.8 Expert Rating
Zildjian 20" K' Klassisch Symph. Susp. - Hanging Cymbals

Zildjian 20" K' Klassisch Symph. Susp.

Hanging Cymbals

$560
Zildjian 20" K' Klassisch Symphonic - Suspended, medium thin, lush and complex sound, form-fit for concert halls,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Zildjian 18" K' Klassisch Symph. Susp. - Hanging Cymbals

Zildjian 18" K' Klassisch Symph. Susp.

Hanging Cymbals

$494
Zildjian 18" K' Klassisch Symph. Susp., Orchester Cymbal, Size: 18", Medium thin, Rich and complex sound, Perfect for...
4.4 Expert Rating
Zildjian 19" K-Series Paper Thin Crash - 19" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 19" K-Series Paper Thin Crash

19" Crash Cymbals

$505
Zildjian 19" K-Series Paper Thin Crash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 19", K-Series, Explosive, dark crash cymbal from the...
4.4 Expert Rating
Zildjian FX Raw Crash Small Bell - 21" Crash Cymbals and Bigger

Zildjian FX Raw Crash Small Bell

21" Crash Cymbals and Bigger

$351
Effect Crash Cymbal, FX Raw Series from the Zildjian Concept Shop, Small Bell...
4.6 Expert Rating
Zildjian K Sweet Cymbal Pack - Cymbal Sets

Zildjian K Sweet Cymbal Pack

Cymbal Sets

$1,484
Cymbal Set
4.6 Expert Rating
Zildjian 18" S Family Suspended MT - Hanging Cymbals

Zildjian 18" S Family Suspended MT

Hanging Cymbals

$193
Zildjian 18" S Family Suspended MT, Suspended Orchestra Cymbal, Size: 18: S Family Band Series, Medium thin, Suitable...
4.6 Expert Rating
Zildjian 14" Low Volume Hi-Hat - 14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zildjian 14" Low Volume Hi-Hat

14" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$274
Zildjian 14" Low Volume Hi-Hat, Low Volume Hi-Hat Cymbal, Size: 14", Up to 80% quieter compared to other cymbals, Ideal...
4.6 Expert Rating
Zildjian 18" A-Series Uptown Ride - 18" Ride Cymbals

Zildjian 18" A-Series Uptown Ride

18" Ride Cymbals

$362
Zildjian 18" A-Series Uptown Ride, Ride Cymbal, Size: 18", A-Series, Nice round-sounding Ride cymbal for all...
4.9 Expert Rating
Zildjian A-Series City Pack - Cymbal Sets

Zildjian A-Series City Pack

Cymbal Sets

$768
Cymbal Set, A series, Cymbal setup for compact drum kits and percussion setups
4.6 Expert Rating
Zildjian 21" K Sweet Ride - 21" Ride Cymbals

Zildjian 21" K Sweet Ride

21" Ride Cymbals

$560
Zildjian 21" K Sweet Ride, Ride Cymbal, Size: 21", K Series, A dark and fast responding cymbal, Features random...
4.9 Expert Rating
Zildjian 18" K Sweet Crash - 18" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 18" K Sweet Crash

18" Crash Cymbals

$461
Zildjian 18" K Sweet Crash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 18", K-series, Dark and fast responding cymbal, "Random hammering",...
5 Expert Rating
Zildjian 15" K Sweet Hats - 15" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zildjian 15" K Sweet Hats

15" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$658
Zildjian 15" K Sweet Hats, Hi-Hat Cymbal, Size: 15", K Series, Dark and fast responding cymbal, "Random hammering",...
4.8 Expert Rating
Zildjian K Country Pack - Cymbal Sets

Zildjian K Country Pack

Cymbal Sets

$1,513
Cymbal Set, K-series, Warm, deep sound for all music styles from jazz to rock
4.7 Expert Rating
Zildjian 24" K-Series Light Ride - 24" Ride Cymbals and Bigger

Zildjian 24" K-Series Light Ride

24" Ride Cymbals and Bigger

$714
Zildjian 24" K-Series Light Ride, Ride Cymbal, Size: 24", K-series, Traditional finish, Dark - medium sound with clear...
5 Expert Rating
Zildjian 22" K-Series Light Ride - 22" Ride Cymbals

Zildjian 22" K-Series Light Ride

22" Ride Cymbals

$611
Zildjian 22" K-Series Light Ride, Ride Cymbal, Size: 22", K-Series, Traditional finish, Darker - middle sound with...
4.6 Expert Rating
Zildjian 15" K Custom Special Dry Hats - 15" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zildjian 15" K Custom Special Dry Hats

15" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$725
Zildjian 15" K Custom Special Dry Hats, Hi-Hat Cymbals, Size: 15 ", K Custom Special Dry Series, Natural finish, Dark,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Zildjian 16" Low Volume Crash - 16" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 16" Low Volume Crash

16" Crash Cymbals

$197
Zildjian 16" Low Volume Crash, Low Volume Crash Cymbal, Size: 16", Up to 80% quieter than standard cymbals, Ideal for...
4.8 Expert Rating
Zildjian 18" S Series Trash Crash - 18" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 18" S Series Trash Crash

18" Crash Cymbals

$204
Zildjian 18" S Series Trash Crash, Trash Crash Cymbal, Size: 18", S Series, Material: B12 bronze alloy (88% copper, 12%...
4.9 Expert Rating
Zildjian 19" K-Custom Dark Crash - 19" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 19" K-Custom Dark Crash

19" Crash Cymbals

$494
Zildjian 19" K-Custom Dark Crash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 19", K-Custom series, Regular finish, Unique crash cymbal with...
4.9 Expert Rating
Zildjian 21" K Custom Organic Ride - 21" Ride Cymbals

Zildjian 21" K Custom Organic Ride

21" Ride Cymbals

$571
Zildjian 21" K Custom Organic Ride, Ride cymbal, K Custom Series, Size: 21", Dry yet open and articulate tone, Ride...
4.4 Expert Rating
Zildjian 18" K-Series EFX - 18" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 18" K-Series EFX

18" Crash Cymbals

$472
Zildjian 18" K-Series EFX, Effect Cymbal, Size: 18", K Series EFX, K0888, Regular finish, B20 Bronze alloy, Striking as...
4.8 Expert Rating
Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Low Ride - 22" Ride Cymbals

Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Low Ride

22" Ride Cymbals

$769
Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Low Ride, 22" Medium Thin Low Ride Cymbals, K1119, "Regular" finish, Combines excellent...
4.8 Expert Rating
Zildjian 20" A-Series Medium Thin Crash - 20" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 20" A-Series Medium Thin Crash

20" Crash Cymbals

$417
Zildjian 20" A-Series Medium Thin Crash, Crash Cymbal, Size: 20", Medium thin, A series, B20 alloy, Brilliant,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Zildjian 13" K-Series Hi-Hat - 13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

Zildjian 13" K-Series Hi-Hat

13" Hi-Hat Cymbals

$571
Zildjian 13" K-Series Hi-Hat, Hi-hat, From the K Series, Regular finish, Deep and full "chick" tone, Quick response,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Zildjian 21" K-Custom Hybrid Ride - 21" Ride Cymbals

Zildjian 21" K-Custom Hybrid Ride

21" Ride Cymbals

$582
Zildjian 21" K-Custom Hybrid Ride, 21" Hybrid Ride Cymbal, Regular outside, Brillant inside, Manufactured according to...
4.6 Expert Rating
Zildjian 16" A-Custom EFX - 16" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 16" A-Custom EFX

16" Crash Cymbals

$351
Zildjian 16" A-Custom EFX, EFX Cymbal, A-Custom Series, Size: 16", Brilliant finish, This special effects crash cymbal...
4.9 Expert Rating
Zildjian 16" K-Custom Hybrid Crash - 16" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 16" K-Custom Hybrid Crash

16" Crash Cymbals

$395
Zildjian 16" K-Custom Hybrid Crash, Hybrid Crash Cymbal, Size: 16", K-Custom Series, Hybrid crash, Regular outer side,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Zildjian 16" K' Constantinople Susp. - 16" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 16" K' Constantinople Susp.

16" Crash Cymbals

$516
Zildjian 16" K' Constantinople Susp., Crash Cymbal, Size: 16"., Thin-medium thin with flat profile for immediate...
4.8 Expert Rating
Zildjian 20" K' Constantinople Susp. - 20" Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 20" K' Constantinople Susp.

20" Crash Cymbals

$714
Zildjian 20" K' Constantinople Susp., Orchestral Crash Cymbal, Size: 20", Thin-medium thin with flat profile for...
4.5 Expert Rating
Zildjian 14" I Family Band - 14" Orchestral Cymbals

Zildjian 14" I Family Band

14" Orchestral Cymbals

$215
Zildjian 14" I Band, Orchestra Cymbals, Size: 14", Traditional finish, Genre: Orchestral, Weight: approx. 2 kg / pair,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Zildjian 18" A' Concert Stage - 18" Orchestral Cymbals

Zildjian 18" A' Concert Stage

18" Orchestral Cymbals

$758
Zildjian 18" A' Concert Stage, Orchestra Cymbals (Pair), Size: 18", Perfect blend of fast, responsive harmonics across...
4.5 Expert Rating
Zildjian 16" A' Stadium M - 16" Orchestral Cymbals

Zildjian 16" A' Stadium M

16" Orchestral Cymbals

$648
Zildjian 16" A' Stadium M, Orchestral Cymbals, Size: 16", Medium, Specially designed in close collaboration with the...
4.6 Expert Rating
Zildjian 16" A' Z-mac M - 16" Orchestral Cymbals

Zildjian 16" A' Z-mac M

16" Orchestral Cymbals

$648
Zildjian 16" A' Z-mac M, Orchestral Cymbals, Size: 16", Medium, These versatile cymbals offer the right sound and...
4.5 Expert Rating
Zildjian 20" Classic Orchestral Sel. ML - 20" Orchestral Cymbals

Zildjian 20" Classic Orchestral Sel. ML

20" Orchestral Cymbals

$1,000
Zildjian 20" Classic Orchestral Sel. ML, Orchestral Cymbals, Size: 20", Medium light, Special cymbals with instant...
4.6 Expert Rating
Zildjian 18" Classic Orchestral Sel. MH - 18" Orchestral Cymbals

Zildjian 18" Classic Orchestral Sel. MH

18" Orchestral Cymbals

$890
Zildjian 18" Classic Orchestral Sel., Orchestral Cymbals (Pair), Size: 18", Medium Heavy, Heavier for more power and...
4.6 Expert Rating
Zildjian 20" A Symphonic French Tone - 20" Orchestral Cymbals

Zildjian 20" A Symphonic French Tone

20" Orchestral Cymbals

$864
Zildjian 20" A Symphonic French Tone, Orchestral Cymbals, Size: 20", Medium/thin, Traditional finish, Genre:...
4.8 Expert Rating
Zildjian 20" K Constantinople M Ride - 20" Ride Cymbals

Zildjian 20" K Constantinople M Ride

20" Ride Cymbals

$714
Zildjian 20" K Constantinople M Ride, Medium Ride Cymbal, Size: 20", "K Constantinople" series, Regular model, A very...
4.4 Expert Rating
Zildjian 18" A Symphonic French Tone - 18" Orchestral Cymbals

Zildjian 18" A Symphonic French Tone

18" Orchestral Cymbals

$758
Zildjian 18" A Symphonic French Tone, Orchestra Cymbal, Size: 18", Medium/Thin, Traditional finish, Genre: Orchestral,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Zildjian 22" K-Series Dark Medium Ride - 22" Ride Cymbals

Zildjian 22" K-Series Dark Medium Ride

22" Ride Cymbals

$615
Zildjian 22" K-Series Dark Medium Ride, Cymbal, Size: 22", K Series Dark Medium Ride, Regular finish
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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