The Avedis Zildjian Company, simply known as Zildjian, is a musical instrument manufacturer and the largest cymbal and drumstick maker in the world. In 1623, the company was founded in Constantinople by Avedis Zildjian, an ethnic Armenian. Zildjian is now based in Norwell, Massachusetts. Zildjian is one of the oldest manufacturers of musical instruments in the world. Zildjian sells cymbals, drumsticks, percussion mallets and other drum accessories under the Zildjian, Vic Firth and Balter Mallet brands.
