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Inside Zildjian, a 400-year-old cymbal-making company in Massachusetts

Inside Zildjian, a 400-year-old cymbal-making company in Massachusetts

Update: 2024-12-18
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Drummers across the globe know the Zildjian name because it’s emblazoned on every shiny cymbal they make. What’s less known is that the family has been making their famous cymbals, with a secret process, for more than four centuries.

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Inside Zildjian, a 400-year-old cymbal-making company in Massachusetts

Inside Zildjian, a 400-year-old cymbal-making company in Massachusetts

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