Meinl Cymbals - Made by the oldest family business in America

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The famous Zildjian Company is the largest worldwide manufacturer of cymbals and gongs. Founded in 1623 in Istanbul, Turkey, is also the oldest family business in America (Family Business Magazine), nearly 400 years.

Zildjian and were the first by an Armenian alchemist named Zildjian, who was looking for a way to transform base metals into gold. Although, obviously, did not have this success has created an alloy combining tin, copper and silver to aBlech, that if he wanted to take notes, rather than to destroy. The Sultan gave the name of Avedis Zildjian, which means "cymbal maker 'in turkish. Zildjian started his company in 1623, but retained the manufacturing process secret. Sixteen generations later, that the secret even from the prying eyes of world and, above all, the heads of other politicians kept swimming pool. This closely guarded secret, but only the heirs of Zildjian known.

The Company began Zildjiannoisemakers they intimidate enemies of the Ottoman Empire, but for the 19th century, had their trade in the basin of making changes as musical instruments. In 1908 Zildjian III to the left of the old world and moved to Boston, and in 1926, Aram Zildjian Zildjian negotiated the exclusive rights to distribute and with the Gretsch drum manufacturer. Since 1928 Avedis III and Aram were manufactured dock in Quincy, Massachusetts, in competition with the K Zildjian company in Turkey, which eventually closed1970. Avedis III is responsible for many of the modern innovations in the basin. Has created drum - Basin sets, and gave them their names: ride, crash, splash and HALLO-hats.

Drummers Jazz legends like Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Louie Bellson, Cozy Cole, Papa Jo Jones, Shelly Manne, all Zildjian cymbals and have used many well known drummers today. Avedis III's son Armand developed personal relationships with many of the best drummers of his time, the collectionBasin optimally to any drummer. Which formed the basis for Zildjian Artist Relations Department, Armand and deserves the title "Father of Artist Relations."

In 1968, the Zildjian K Zildjian Company has purchased and all the European brands, and has opened a second plant, which manufactures Azco in Canada.

The Quincy plant-derived basin with the traditional method, pounding with a hammer. In 1970 the factory was Azco developed the modern method of keyBasin shape. In 1977 he became president of his father, Armand. Shortly after, his brother Robert began to split between the company and, Sabian Cymbals, Cymbals, among other bacterial populations produce today.

Armand has been honored with several awards during his long career. Following the tradition of family, of which the mystery of the league famous dish, for his daughters, Craigie and Debbie, who is conducting the business of today.

Zildjian cymbals are just some of the most soughtPools on the market today and some Zildjian K Ride Cymbal by early 1950 and before it can go up to $ 1500 each to auction sites like eBay.