Zildjian Factory Tour
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Sweetwater's Nick D'Virgilio heads to Norwell, Massachusetts, for a tour of the Zildjian cymbal factory. Few manufacturers can boast centuries of operation, let alone success, the way Zildjian can. These guys have been making the top cymbals in the world since around 1618, when a failed alchemy experiment led to the world's finest bronze alloy. Since then, Zildjian has gone on to produce hundreds of different cymbals spanning many different lines.
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Jeff (cymbal tester) is the man. I was struck by the number of employees who have been working there for decades. Speaks volumes about the company, and those who run it.
The guy immediately starts noodling with the ingot and plays YYZ. That's a drummer for sure.
yeah, that was great.. I lol'ed
7:59 He did the same on that worker's shoulder
That wasn't YYZ.
@@snarlingrabiddog5150 yea it definitely wasnât lmao
Would've loved to hear an example of a bad/rejected Zildjian cymbal
Bryan Corey The original Z Series was legendary. Once Zildjian started to lathe those cymbals with the Z Customs and Z3 they lost the essence of the Z line since they were all heavy weight cymbals. Even the Chinaâs were considerably thicker than most. I have a Z Custom 19â Medium Crash and itâs basically a trashy version of an A Custom. If they were brought back any models would be in the A line like they did with the Ultra Hammered China and I believe the Mega Bell Ride. I still want an original Mega Bell Ride. Those cymbals are amazing.
Joe Rico I thought the z series was a b8 and b12 alloy and a series is b20 only
@@ElijahJohnsonDrums z series were B20 as well I believe
@@paradigmshiftz7 oh cool, im not too familiar with the older z series cymbals like z3 and z custom so you are prolly right
@ElijahJohnsonDrums Z series was always a professional line and were always made from the Zildjian B20 alloy. You have to go to ZHT, ZBT, S, I, Planet Z to find lines that were made with a different alloy. All professional series Zildjian cymbals use the B20 alloy and are cast.
I have seen so many damn zildjian factory tours but I still enjoyed this video a hell of a lot.
same
Paul is clearly so passionate about his craft. Every video I see him in, he's having a blast.
I'm 73 going on 74 and I have been playing Zildjian's since '63. I still have my original 22" A - Zidljian medium ride that I bought at Ideal Music on Peachtree Street in Atlanta in '63. I seem to remember that I got it home on a Sears Sport Moped. Just jamming will old friends now , but I played many a gig with that cymbal along with my 16 and 18" Zildjian crashes.
Oh , and I just purchased a 24" A - Zildjian Sweet Ride from Sweetwater for Christmas!
I'm almost 73 years old and bought my first "real" cymbals at a local music shop in 1965, not knowing anything except that, "Zildjian's are the best". I had been "banging" on cheap drums and cymbals in a garage band for a year and decided to become a real jazz drummer and take lessons and get proper equipment. I bought a pair of Avedis 14" matched hi-hats and one Avedis 19" medium ride. I really wanted a 20" ride but I was in a hurry and it wasn't in stock. I still have these cymbals and I've used them regularly ever since. Other than the cool patina, they look new with no "keyholing" and no damage at all.
When a friend showed me a Zildjian the first time, he balanced it on his finger next to my ear and tapped the edge of it with his finger on his other hand. I could hear it hum. He kept it there for over a minute and it was still humming. I was in love! You can do this with any Zildjian.
Although I've tried different brands and sizes over the years, these 1965 models are still the heart of my cymbal collection and they still sound the best for smaller jazz venues. I have a newer set of Zildjian "A"'s, one 18" medium crash and one 20" medium ride, which are great. But I still like my originals the best.
Unlike the original Zildjian's without serial numbers, the newer Zildjian's do have them.
Zildjian rules!
@@boomerguy9935 Switch to Sabian. Ever since Zildjian got rid of Pau Iâve turned my back on that company. Iâm VERY HAPPY with all my new Sabians!
@@Assimilator702 Actually, I did buy one of the best cymbals ever! It's a 20" Sabian AAX Medium Ride (2360 grams) in brilliant which gives it an "almost dark" sound with clear definition that does not override like the same size Zildjian K. The 18" A Zildjian Medium-Thin crash has a higher pitch that matches it perfectly.
I also added a 20" Zildjian Crash Ride (2100 grams) with a darker sound but not too dark and not too much wash, but has a lower volume. It is matched with the deeper sounding 18" A Zildjian Medium Crash.
I use the Sabian AAX for larger venues which require more volume and the K Zildjian for smaller venues with acoustic instruments.
The old 19" Zildjian Avedis has been retired because - believe it or not - it has too much volume, wash and sustain. Something about those old ride cymbals makes them extremely powerful. It could actually be a crash cymbal for a heavy metal band.
@@Assimilator702 I did. I now use a 20" Sabian AAX 20" Medium Ride - Brilliant which has a definite ping, very little wash and is almost "dark". My old 19" Zildjian Avedis has been retired because of its extreme volume, wash and sustain. It's still a great cymbal, but my style has changed. It would be a great rock crash/ride cymbal for large venues.
I'm in love with Zildjian since forever.
I used to be. Until I discovered that Paiste offered a world away from Zildjian.
Take a shot everytime Nick says "Ok".
âRight, right, rightâ
I remember seeing a much younger Paul operating a lathe on "The Zildjian Secret" VHS that I got at Thoroughbred Music when I purchased my first set of Zildjian cymbals in the early '90s. What a great career he's had! Thanks Nick & Sweetwater for the fascinating tour video
That's a really cool story.
I see Nick, I see zildjian, i click
Nice poem
...and I turn it off.
That was so cool. I am a bass player but everyone knows a drummer is my best friend. It was so cool to see how their tools were made. Thanks Nick.
Drummers are the salt of the earth. The things they have to go through. The physical accomplishments they have to make, the size of investment to build a pro kit, the logistics of getting their equipment anywhere. The amount of effort in load ins and load outs. Drummers are heroes. I'm a guitar player and whatever band I'm in I always make sure everyone helps the drummer with all their gear and appreciates what the drummer is doing! I love drums (I'm shit at playing them) but I have two pro level kits đAnd countless snares
Just got my brand new Z Custom crashes and they're fabulous! They're great for hard rock and metal. These are the new Z customs. They have stars hammered into them!đ€© Bright, flashy sound just what I like. Great tour! Didnât realize ringo played zildjian. đ€Those cymbals sounded AMAZING at the 64' 65' Hollywood bowl concerts!
Drummers all over the world now know that their precious Zildjian cymbals were made by a guitarist named Denis.
I've worked in industrial manufacturing plants for nearly 30 years, and from my perspective everything about this factory visit and video is genuine. From the safety glasses to the front office displays to the pride of the workers handling the ware to the blaring radio on the production floor. Nicely done, Sweetwater. Many of your videos are a bit 'salesman-ish' for my taste, but this one is spot on.
Thanks for checking it out! đŒđ
I love how excited this guy is about his work/art
I am a lifelong dedicated Paiste player but its great to see a major manufacturer open their doors. Much respect to Zildjian for being in the game as long as they have.
I would LOVE to get in that room that has the thousands of cymbals from the 30s to 50s!!! Heaven!!!
Paul Francis is a very smart guy. He learned everything about cymbal making from start to finish for a reason. He has now went off on his own and created his own cymbal company. And Iâm sure they sound great.
Wow, Paul and the crew at Zildjian are all artists making some of the best cymbals ever made. You can tell Paul has the excitement of their products in his blood, I bet there are many Paulâs around there. What a cool education, I watched the Turkish guys making cymbals and was blown away at their craftsmanship, Zildjian has been able to bring the making of these masterpieces into the 21st century and a joy to watch and learn. Thank you for sharing!!
I watched DW drum making, Paiste cymbal making, and now this Zildjian factory tour feels like home to this Mainer. I played with Young American showcase as a Keyboardist in the 80s. We were sponsored by every big name music manufacturer in the world. I met Armand Ziljian at the Masters Golf tournament and got to shake his hand, many years after Touring. What a gentleman, and an honor for me to meet him. I really felt the pride and history ring true from all the employees and Tour guide in this video. Keep up the great work. One day Iâll own a @Master set of Zildjians.
Zildjian Cymbals taking it to another level!
I was fortunate enough to be endorsed by one of the big 3 cymbal companies. I can say, all these companies are at the top of their game right now and they're fabulous. I do play some 'other' brands of cymbals like zildjian in my personal collection, but keep that secret!
Ive been using Zildjian exclusively for over 50 years! Very nice tour, bro! Thanks for posting! :-)))
It's amazing that after 30 years that tour guide loves absolutely everything about cymbal making.
Its so awesome that so many people have been working at zildjian for decades, really goes to show the company is worth buying from! Super proud to play zildjian.
Dude is stoked about his gig. Like tweaked about it. Racing like a spacebrain.
Sabian is right up the road from me in canada. Want a video tour ??
@csrgatorfan Might want to read up on the history of Zildjian if that's what you believe.
Of course!!
This dude is really into cymbals. I love to see that someone loves his job like he does. This says a lot about company employee relationship!
I can watch content like this for hours.
This brought me lots of joy.
As someone who makes jewelry and loves metalwork, this vid was a joy to watch! Thanks for posting this and thanks to Zildjian for giving us a virtual tour :)!
That was awesome. Zildjian and Sweetwater. Two amazing companies. Good work!
Terrific tour and well pesented overview thanks to Zildjian.
And thanks to Sweetwater for a professional presentation free of a visiting guest acting goofy and attempting to do the job themselves.
I m the biggest fan of zildjian cymbals and i was really struck by the beauty of the cymbals, its processing and the most important, the drum room where the artists come to discuss
I took a tour last year and while it was incredible to see this all in person, this video is SO much more informative than the in-person tour. The in-person tour seemed really rushed and this one explains every step of the process. This was really cool to see.
The one he bent in half went back on the rack and was shipped to a customer.
it's fine, it will be bent eventually in the process
Probably going to get returned as a defective cymbal. LOL
Honestly disgusting
@@jamess3417 how is that disgusting?
James S. You just havenât seen enough of the cymbal making process to know better. They didnât cover it in this tour but thereâs a step in the process called back bending where the cymbal is bent many times over to counter the hammering process. So no...... nothing was done to that cymbal that Paul stepped on that wonât be done 10X worse as a necessary step in making a Zildjian cymbal.
I've gotten the free tour through this factory twice... loved it. Cant wait to visit again - perks of living in Massachusetts.
Crazy cool. These people are passionate for sure. Thanks a lot for this video !
Just came across this video last night showing a friend the process and I didnt know that my brother-in-law is in this! My father also works here and they're a great company to work for.
This is a great factory tour. Thanks Nick and Paul.
I went cymbal shopping a while back and was horrified with the limited selection I found at most music stores. Then I went to Sweetwater when I was passing through Fort Wayne. Although the salesman found my request to hear multiples of the same model Zildjian cymbal a bit odd, they indulged me and brought some out from the warehouse and we were able to choose what we liked most. It's the only way to cymbal shop and another reason why Sweetwater rocks! Thanks for the great video!
Thank you so much for putting this on You Tube!! Very fascinating!!
I'm not a drummer but to my guitarist ears, Zildjian are the best cymbals.
piaste
Zildjian offers tons of different cymbals. I am disappointed in their current A-Series line and favor the K cymbals now, after playing Zildjian since 1965.
I've discovered a whole new world in the Sabian line which I do like.
I've only owned one set of Paiste cymbals which is not enough to qualify me for judging them. The ones I owned were terrible, so I've been "gun-shy" ever since.
The best of cymbal factory tour so far. paul show us and explain very clearly.. except the "secret recipe". Nice.
that is Fantastic !! Thank You all workers at Zildjian !
I'm learning to appreciate even more the cymbals they make and to think the prices are just right is just pure artistry and passion to building this cymbals us drummers always play :D
my favorite drum reviewer at my favorite cymbals factory!
Reminds me of my dad.... thank you Sweetwater!
Now, this is truly a factory tour! Very well explained and edited step by step through the process, so you can finally understand how cymbals are made. Thank you Nick and thanks Sweetwater. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for checking it out, Oscar! đđ
Beautiful... just love Zildjian cymbals...
This is incredible. Been playing Zildjian all my life and from Massachusetts. This company is amazing. Looking forward to the next 400 years
The next 400 years, what are you a vampire?
And they'll still sound 400 years old...
Will always treasure my Pitch Black 15 inch master sound hats, bought them new (and unplayed) from a cymbal collector in 2022 and theyâre the best hi hats Iâve ever used.
Zildjian - The Only Serious Choice. The best cymbals ever made, period đ„
Rizun Drummer I mean there's Istanbul
Genji Shimada Yeah I know, theyâre alright but Zildjian started it all đ€đ»
Rizun Drummer istanbul is very good
Rizun Drummer Amen, my brother. And the best? Zildjian A Custom Cymbals!!!! Now with those cymbals being the most beautiful sounding and beautiful looking, youâve got to ask yourself one question: âDo I feel lucky?â Well do ya, punk?
And Sabian, Paiste, Instanbul, Meinl, etc. Clearly they are all serious choices.
Very cool. Love the factory tours!
Heâs definitely the right man for the job. Great tour.
This is incredible to see. Unreal how much work goes into making these. Much respect and even more respect for the price point.
These guys are craftsmen. Very enjoyable video, thank you.
Loved the âYYZâ played on that discus !!
I love that every employee has a stick in their back pocket ready to go.
I've been playing Zildjian forever. That was a very well made, "How it's made" video :-)
I would like to see more of George, he seems funny and wise
Very Educational ..and the music goes on...with precision and quality.
Very nicely done. Thank you.
That's why I'm still playing Zildjian, after owing my first ones, in 1969. â€
Great video, thanks!
The first "real" cymbal I knew and liked so much when I started drumming as a kid. 1996 when I first played it and was so amazed by the sound. I had a cheap cymbal that came with my cheap drumkit.
"Hi tech piece of equipment" and its a shovel lol
So cool to see where my cymbals were made! I wish I could get rid of the tarnish green spots from my 21 inch rock ride! Itâs a great ride! I bought it in 1994!
My favorite cymbals of all time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
great tour guys!
@4:33 I paused and said to myself, "is that a television??" Zildjian likes their displays like their cymbals; vintage!
Fantastic video and story - so cool to see all those craftsman and their ancient trade
Love everything about Zildjian
That guy, sure knows his stuff.
Fascinating, an very inforrmative doc...
So cool! I would have such a blast working there
Proudly made in the USA! đđđ
WOW, I would love to visit the Zildjian factory some dayđ€đ»
This is a gem đ Thanks đ
Wow amazing!
I'm amazed with this video. â€
Paul is awesome!
There needs to be more Nick and Paul uploads!!
Does Zildjian offer a data sheet on the sound characteristics of individual cymbals? Because everyone orders off the internet nowadays and it would be interesting to see some qualitative assessment of a particular item for sale.
Hahahah... Ya gotta love "George!" :) "Where you come from?" quickly dispenses with the chit-chat, turns and gets back to work. The gentlemen probably worked on the all the cymbals I own. ... So "Thanks George." For the record, I come from the Poconos! lol.
I use other cymbals but thereâs something about Zildjian that the other brands lack.
I used to feel the same way but then they discontinued most of the cymbals I liked and changed the ones they didn't discontinue so no more Zildjian for me.
Great video! đ„
This was really cool!
Great video!
Dang! That was cool!
Amazing video! No one knows the secret! Except Sabian, Meinl, Istanbul, Paiste, etc etc
It's cool to see the guys that built my beauties
Yâall noticed how they skipped that hammering station super fast? đđđŻ
I was hoping to see the K Con hammer process.
Might be because they're too embarrassed to show it.
Guys like George are the magic.
Nice touch at the end with the serial stamped as AH 1623 001.
thats nice they are my fav
Super interesting!
My favorite cymbals
These guys work in a place that's practically a fantasy of mine. I wonder if they think about how lucky they are every day or if it's just a job after a while.
wow waiting for it .. so excited đđđđđđ±đ€
Amazing
After watching this tour, I watched the Sweetwater tour of the Sabian factory. Big differences in the factory machinery and cleanliness