Maker
Zildjian
Cymbal maker
Zildjian is a cymbal maker associated with crash, ride, hi-hat, effects, marching, concert, and specialty cymbals.
Models
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Zildjian K Zildjian
Cymbal · United States
The K Zildjian series carries forward the dark, warm, complex sound of the original K cymbals developed in 19th-century Turkey. Cast from Zildjian's B20 bronze and traditionally finished, K cymbals are a jazz mainstay and are recognizable by their vented 'K' stamp, spanning rides, crashes, hi-hats and effects.
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Zildjian A Custom
Cymbal · United States
A Custom is Zildjian's bright, modern cast-bronze cymbal series, made from the company's B20 bronze (roughly 80 percent copper and 20 percent tin). The cymbals are rotary-hammered, run thinner in weight, and carry a brilliant finish, giving a crisp, shimmering response across crashes, rides, hi-hats and effects.
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Zildjian I Family
Cymbal · United States
An accessible B8 bronze cymbal series named after Ilham, the Turkish word for inspiration, featuring modern weights, profiles, and fresh FX sounds; introduced to replace the discontinued ZBT line.
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Zildjian Planet Z
Cymbal · United States
Zildjian's entry-level brass cymbal series offering standard sizes and packs with a bright, controlled, and focused sound aimed at beginning drummers; proudly made in the USA.
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Zildjian Z Custom
Cymbal · United States
A heavier, thicker B20 bronze cymbal series with a distinctive star hammering pattern, delivering explosive, bright, and loud sounds aimed at metal and high-volume players; reintroduced after a long hiatus.
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Zildjian A Custom Crash
Cymbal · United States
A bright, quick-speaking crash cymbal family in Zildjian's A Custom line.
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Zildjian S Family
Cymbal · United States
A versatile, bold B12 bronze cymbal series (roughly 88% copper, 12% tin) positioned between Zildjian's entry-level and premium B20 lines, comprising the brighter S Zildjian and the warmer S Dark collections.
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Zildjian K Custom
Cymbal · United States
A B20 bronze cymbal series that builds on the darker, drier sounds of the legendary K line, customized with unique finishes, tonal modifications, and modern manufacturing techniques for a complex, warm, and expressive voice.
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Zildjian A Zildjian
Cymbal · United States
Zildjian's classic bright, versatile B20 bronze cymbal series, ranging from thin and delicate to extra heavy and cutting, heard on countless recordings by drummers across many genres.
Sources
Categories
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Cymbals
Ride, crash, hi-hat, effects, orchestral, and specialty cymbals, plus cymbal makers and series.
Representative model
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Zildjian A Custom Crash
Cymbal · United States
A bright, quick-speaking crash cymbal family in Zildjian's A Custom line.