Zildjian Z5BND 400th Anniversary Drumsticks – 5B – Classical Cymbalist Nylon Tip

• Type: Sticks
• Model:400th Anniversary, Limited Edition Classical
• Material: Hickory
• Size:5B
• Length:16″
• Diameter:.600″
• Taper: Medium
• Tip Material: Nylon
• Tip Shape: Oval
• Manufacturer Part Number: Z5BND-400

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 the commemorative product 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.