A Refined Classic Sound. It's tough to top the unmistakable and reliable sound of A Zildjians for almost any playing situation, but the award-winning A Customs are an irresistible alternative. Developed with the assistance of drumming icon Vinnie Colaiuta, A Customs utilize radical rotary hammering techniques, thin to medium weights and a striking Brilliant finish for a crisp, sweet, sophisticated A Zildjian sound. Not too dark, not too bright - cymbals that are just right for modern music.

The Classic Zildjian Voice that Started it All. These are the cymbals that launched a million drum solos and shaped musical history - tried and true musical icons whose history spans centuries and infinite musical styles. A Zildjians are the world's most popular and versatile cymbals, and for good reason. Splashes, Crashes, Rides, HiHats or Effects, they all explode with a spectrum of tonal colors and excel in any musical setting. They're extremely sensitive to your particular touch and style, yet capable of producing as much volume as your music demands.

Zildjian teamed up with Alex Acuna to create the Azuka cymbal line especially made for Latin Percussionists. "When I add percussion to my drumset, I often play congas and bongos with my left hand and the rest of the kit with a stick in my right. For years, I wanted to be able to play a cymbal with my left hand. Then I thought, a cymbal that you could play with your left hand would open up a whole new world of sound for all Latin Percussionists."

K Constantinople 'Old World Sound'

Speak of "Old K" cymbals crafted by Zildjian in Turkey early last century and most drummers will immediately remember a favorite "Old K" recording, like Elvin with Coltrane or Tony with Miles. They'll probably ask if you have any to sell. Well prowl the pawnshops no longer. The Zildjian Sound Lab teamed up with Elvin Jones himself to develop our most masterful cymbal expression yet: K Constantinople. These incredible cymbals speak the deep dark stirring sounds of their revered forefathers. Quality controlled every step of the way, K Constantinople's are created in very small quantities to ensure that each is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

The Modern Jazz Voice. This is where the Zildjian Sound Lab goes into innovation overdrive. K Customs arm you with a collection of modern K voices like no other. In this range you?ll find sounds that set the standard for modern cymbal design. Whether it's the warm shimmering tones of a Ride cymbal, or the complex sizzle of a pair of HiHats, these cymbals all create a uniquely beautiful sound. K Customs enable drummers to vary their K sounds to meet the demands of contemporary music.

Sound that's Always in Style. Legend. Legacy. The innovative cymbal work of Art Blakey, Elvin Jones, Tony Williams or any one of a sweeping collection of the greatest drummers in history. They've all been fueled by K Zildjian cymbals. The deep, dry and shimmering sounds developed by Kerope Zildjian in 19th Century Turkey continue to inspire drummers today. Elaborate hammering and lathing work our secret alloy into versatile cymbals with a wide-ranging blend of high and low frequencies that can be mellow or intense. It all depends on how you play them.

Your Playing is Your Voice - Accent it! You can never have too many sounds when your creativity demands them. The Zildjian Sound Lab continues the tradition of working with the world's most inventive and experimental drummers and percussionists, like Alex Acuna, Dennis Chambers and Zach Danziger to create uniquely designed, innovative sound effects. These exotic sound colors help you define your signature sound and add character and variety to your kit.

Don't let price stand between you and a sensational sounding set of cymbals. Revolutionary new manufacturing techniques developed by the Zildjian Sound Lab release a fast, bright, high-volume sound from the power-packed ZBT alloy. They make an ideal first set of Zildjians for any school marching and concert band.

ZHT Ultimate Sheet Bronze Cymbals. 88% Copper, 12% Tin. Zildjian's first-ever B12 alloy results in our most musical Sheet Bronze series yet. A higher tin content, ultra-modern crafting techniques, and extensive hammering have created a more musical sound than previously found in a Zildjian Sheet Bronze cymbal. ZHT is the only Zildjian Sheet Bronze series in a traditional finish and features popular Zildjian Cast Bronze models.

Your Playing is Your Voice - Accent it! You can never have too many sounds when your creativity demands them. The Zildjian Sound Lab continues the tradition of working with the world's most inventive and experimental drummers and percussionists like Alex Acuna, Dennis Chambers and Zach Danziger to create uniquely designed, innovative sound effects. These exotic sound colors help you define your signature sound and add character and variety to your kit.

Superior Sheet Bronze Cymbals. The ZXT series offers more distinct models than any previous Zildjian sheet bronze selection. Each reflects unique lathing lines and distinctive hammering patterns designed to accentuate their sound properties. They look different because they sound different, because they are different. But the bright, powerful voice they share the ZXT alloy- is as mighty as any Zildjian.

Band & Concert

The Cymbal of Education. Put a pair of Zildjian band cymbals in your hands and you join the ranks of the world's leading drum corps, marching bands and concert percussionists. Each range is researched, designed and tested by world-class drum corps instructors, percussion educators, artists and the experts at the Zildjian Sound Lab.

Orchestral & Wind Ensemble

A Sense of Perfection. It has been said that composers in the late 1600's were inspired to incorporate cymbals into their music purely on the musical quality of Zildjian cymbals. Today, Zildjian Orchestral cymbals remain the first choice of leading percussionists and the world's most celebrated orchestras. Each pair of Zildjian Orchestral cymbals is sonically matched by the experts in the Zildjian Sound Lab for a perfect blend of overtones, harmonics, balance and response.