Centuries of Heritage, Milestone-worthy Designs
As staggering as it is, it’s nothing short of monumental that Zildjian commemorates 400 years of heritage in 2023. And, of course, Sweetwater is proud to help them celebrate. This impressive milestone is being marked by a slew of limited-edition shirts, hats, and drumsticks, and each capsule represents a different instrumental moment in the company’s story. Recalling the emergent Jazz Age of the early to mid-20th century, the appropriately named Jazz T-shirts harken back to Zildjian’s strict denunciation of discrimination, with Avedis III recalling his own experiences as an Armenian child living in Turkey. Furthermore, Avedis worked alongside legends like Chick Webb and Papa Jo Jones, leading to innovative developments that include the HiHat, Paper Thin Crash, Splash, and more cymbals that would aid in the evolution and progression of jazz music and beyond. The eclectic graphic adorns ultra-soft, tri-blend fabric, and there is a special patch tag near the bottom hem and Zildjian’s 400th-anniversary logo below the back collar. These relaxed-fit, unisex Zildjian 400th Anniversary Jazz T-shirts expertly blend comfort and style, running true to size and perfect for flexing your support.
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Zildjian: an empire 400 years in the making
Innovation and heritage have been inextricably infused into the lifeblood of Zildjian instruments dating back to Avedis Zildjian’s work as a metalsmith and alchemist under the sultan of the Ottoman Empire. His discovery of a proprietary alloy led to his relocation along the Marmara Sea, thus birthing the formal Zildjian, “the Family of Cymbalsmiths,” as spoken in traditional Armenian. The rest is literal history. Empires and eras have risen and fallen — Zildjian itself was founded closer to the Roman Empire’s final days, yet the cymbal’s spirit persevered. This limited-edition collection exemplifies Zildjian’s illustrious musical lineage, from finding a home in the compositions of Berlioz and Wagner to establishing new roots in the United States and becoming the single biggest proprietor of cymbals in the world. Each piece of commemorative apparel pays homage to the company’s Armenian roots, complemented by designs influenced by the eras Zildjian was instrumental in defining on its road to becoming an undisputed musical empire.
Zildjian 400th Anniversary Jazz T-shirt Features:
- Limited-edition commemorative designs exclusive to 2023, celebrating 400 years
- “Jazz” design that features intricate, heritage-honoring detailing for a distinguished style
- Custom patch tag at bottom hem and rear-collar print that mark the anniversary
- Ultra-soft tri-blend cotton/polyester/rayon fabric for premium comfort
- Relaxed, unisex fit true to size
