Only Five People Know The Secret To Making Zildjian's Iconic Cymbals | Still Standing

The Avedis Zildjian Company is the oldest cymbal maker in the world. For 400 years, the family business survived migration, a world war, and the worst economic crisis in America. For more information, go to Zildjian's website.

00:00 - Intro
01:25 - Preparing The Metal
03:10 - Cupping And Cuttings
03:55 - Hammering And Shaping
04:38 - Lathing
06:23 - Testing Room
07:07 - Cleaning The Cymbals
07:55 - A Family Business
08:59 - History
12:49 - A Drummer’s Choice
14:26 - Zildjian’s Future
14:53 - Credits

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Only Five People Know The Secret To Making Zildjian's Iconic Cymbals | Still Standing

[skybearer]

400 years and STILL family-owned!? That's absolutely unheard of in business and truly amazing!

[truesy]

As a drummer who works in manufacturing, huge shout out to Joe. You're an invaluable wealth of knowledge and drummers everywhere appreciate you.

[KevinMre]

I love that Omar was featured in this. Fantastic drummer.

[TheJaybrone]

14 generations 400 years all run and owned by a single family and still the considered the absolute top of their industry that is truly amazing.

[patton]

I can't even estimate how many Zildjians I've gone through in my 26-year playing and touring career. Enough to build a few tanks, at least. Lol.
They not only have the best cymbals, but what wasn't mentioned is their superior customer and artist support, which is second to none.
Best musical equipment company anywhere. Zildjian has bailed me out of more than a few airline lost gear baggage disasters.
Thanks, Craigie!

[jeebusyaweirdo]

For those who do not know; Sabian cymbals are actually the brother of the owner after a conflict over the CEO position… so technically speaking, no Zildjan is not the only company with these old methods of production

[sarahdell]

I love that the company embraces their history.

Have played their cymbals for my entire life. ❤

[AchillesWrath]

One of my wife's friends used to house sit for the owners of Zildjian. Famous musicians would call the house from time to time asking to speak to the owner. She had no idea who they were or how prestigious of a company Zildjian was. She'd just take down a message and pass it along. This was like 20 something years ago.

[billgregory]

I have been using Zildjian products since 1984 when I purchased my first ride cymbal. I now have a collection of over 8 different cymbals ranging from Splash to a China cymbal and each has performed flawlessly over the years. Thank you for this amazing tour of the manufacturing process and the amazing people behind the product.

[Drummasterjay]

Absolute honor to be an artist of Zildjian cymbals. I’ve been playing these cymbals since I was 2 years old.

GO ZILDJIAN

[kylematukaitus]

400 years old this year and that’s crazy to think but when you make such high quality products by hand like they do, there’s no wonder ! Keep it up

[sticustom]

I’m not a musician but I found this very interesting. Thank you.

[dunkley]

Timeless documentary on a timeless piece of musical history!

[grayknight]

Thank you everyone at Zildjian ✨ for keeping your timeless Cymbal making methods alive. Massachusetts, yes, *we can still make instruments in the United States 🇺🇸.* Keep on Rocking! 🤘🏻

[kylemarvin]

I don't love many objects, but I love Zildjian cymbals.

[chipdouglas]

Love Love Love this company and there is no brand I can think of in my life that I am more loyal to or that evokes so much positive emotions.
Such an iconic company and the product speaks for itself.

[HeadgyHog]

As a non-musician, I had no idea the complexity and engineering that went into crafting a cymbal. Very fascinating.

[KiddiAgnars]

So proud to be a member of the Zildjian family! My first cymbals were Zildjians and I've been an endoser with the company now for 10 years.

[slowedversion]

Played drums for a few years as a kid . Seeing these around for me was always an awe moment

[wilkinsnl]

I’m happy they went back in a vintage direction with the Kerope and Avedis lines. They sound incredible. Although I do have several cymbals from several different companies that I like.