Zildjian Cymbals Melbourne - Official Dealer at Angkor Music Altona
ZILDJIAN
400 Years of Cymbal Excellence Since 1623
Zildjian represents 400 years of cymbal manufacturing mastery spanning from Constantinople in 1623 through modern American production, making it the world's oldest musical instrument manufacturer and one of the oldest continuously operating companies globally. Founded by Armenian alchemist Avedis Zildjian who discovered the secret bronze alloy formula creating cymbals with unmatched tonal complexity and musical character, the company remains family-owned and operated under 14th generation leadership of Craigie and Debbie Zildjian. At Angkor Music Melbourne, we serve as authorized Zildjian dealer stocking the complete cymbal range including A Zildjian Series (bright cutting tone perfect for rock, pop, and studio applications), K Zildjian Series (dark complex musical character ideal for jazz and sophisticated playing), K Custom Series (modern aggression meeting K darkness for contemporary drummers), plus specialized ranges including S Family professional entry-level cymbals, ZBT budget-friendly series, FX effects and stacks, L80 low-volume practice cymbals, and signature artist models from legendary drummers. Zildjian's distinctive sound stems from proprietary B20 bronze alloy formula (80 percent copper, 20 percent tin, trace silver) jealously guarded for four centuries creating complex harmonic overtones impossible from competing alloys, traditional Turkish cymbal-making techniques including hand-hammering and lathing passed through generations of craftsmen, and meticulous quality control ensuring consistency while honoring individual cymbal character. Our professional drummer on staff with 20-plus years experience understands cymbal selection requires matching tonal characteristics to musical applications, playing style, and sonic preferences rather than simply choosing popular models. We provide expert sound matching consultation identifying appropriate cymbal voices for jazz requiring dark complex wash, rock demanding bright cutting projection, metal needing aggressive attack, studio work requiring versatile recording characteristics, and hybrid setups combining A and K series creating personalized sonic signatures. Located 4-6 Drake Boulevard, Altona VIC 3018, our climate-controlled showroom maintains comprehensive Zildjian stock enabling hands-on audition in proper acoustic environment before purchasing. Call (03) 8360 7799 for expert Zildjian cymbal advice from drummers who understand legendary sound quality and proper cymbal selection matching your musical requirements.
Why Zildjian Cymbals - Legendary Sound Quality
Zildjian cymbals define professional cymbal sound across every musical genre through unmatched tonal complexity, reliable consistency, and distinctive character heard on countless legendary recordings from Gene Krupa's pioneering jazz through Ringo Starr's explosive Beatles performance and modern artists continuing Zildjian's professional legacy.
From a working drummer's perspective who values musical cymbal voices over generic metallic crash, Zildjian delivers exceptional tonal complexity and playing responsiveness. The proprietary B20 bronze formula, traditional manufacturing techniques, and meticulous quality control create cymbals producing complex harmonic overtones, musical sustain, and responsive playing feel impossible from competing manufacturers using inferior alloys or automated production methods lacking human craftsmanship.
At Angkor Music Melbourne, our professional drummer appreciates Zildjian for versatile applications requiring specific cymbal characteristics - jazz contexts demanding dark complex wash, rock performances needing bright cutting projection, studio recording requiring versatile tonal options, and hybrid setups combining A and K series creating personalized sonic signatures. We provide expert consultation matching Zildjian series to your requirements, hands-on audition in controlled acoustic environment, and honest assessment of which cymbal voices suit your playing style and musical applications.
Zildjian Cymbal Series
A Zildjian Series
The Original - Bright Cutting Tone
A Zildjian represents the original cymbal sound defining modern drumming since the 1930s. Bright cutting tone with excellent projection perfect for rock, pop, and studio applications. From legendary A Custom to versatile A Series, these cymbals deliver powerful presence cutting through any musical context.
- Bright brilliant finish enhancing projection and clarity
- Cutting attack with focused stick definition
- Excellent projection for rock and loud band contexts
- Versatile tone suitable studio recording applications
- Brilliant and traditional finish options available
- Industry standard for professional rock drummers
K Zildjian Series
Dark, Complex, Musical
K Zildjian delivers dark complex tonal character perfect for jazz, fusion, and sophisticated musical applications. Hand-hammered construction creates organic musical overtones with warm wash and responsive playing feel. From K Constantinople vintage authenticity to K Custom modern versatility.
- Dark complex tone with rich harmonic content
- Hand-hammered for organic musical character
- Warm wash ideal for jazz and lower-volume contexts
- Excellent stick definition with controlled sustain
- Traditional finish maintaining vintage aesthetic
- Preferred choice for discerning jazz drummers
K Custom Series
Modern Aggression Meets K Darkness
K Custom combines musicality of K darkness with contemporary cut and projection for modern drummers. Brilliant finishes and innovative designs deliver aggressive attack while maintaining complex K character. Perfect bridge between traditional K warmth and modern rock projection requirements.
- Dark tone with enhanced projection and cut
- Brilliant finish creating modern aggressive aesthetic
- Fast crash response with controlled sustain
- Suitable rock, metal, and contemporary applications
- Dry stick definition perfect for complex patterns
- Contemporary sound honoring K heritage
S Family
Professional Entry-Level Excellence
S Family delivers genuine Zildjian professional tone at accessible pricing perfect for advancing students and budget-conscious players. B20 bronze construction ensures authentic cymbal character bridging gap between beginner and professional quality without compromising sound.
- Genuine B20 bronze - authentic Zildjian tone
- Professional quality at student-friendly pricing
- Bright versatile character suitable multiple genres
- Excellent upgrade from beginner brass cymbals
- Durable construction surviving years of use
- Smart investment for serious student drummers
FX Effects Cymbals
Unique Textures and Sounds
FX series provides specialty sounds impossible from traditional cymbals including stacks, spirals, oriental trash, and innovative designs. Add unique textures and explosive accents to your setup creating distinctive sonic signatures and creative sound design possibilities.
- Stacks creating tight trashy attack sounds
- Spiral designs with unique sustain characteristics
- Oriental trash and china explosive accents
- EFX crashes with focused fast decay
- Creative sound design enabling unique voices
- Perfect adding distinctive character to setup
L80 Low Volume
Practice Without Noise
L80 Low Volume cymbals reduce volume up to 80 percent while maintaining authentic Zildjian feel and responsive playing characteristics. Perfect solution for apartment dwellers, late-night practice, and electronic drum conversions requiring realistic cymbal feel without overwhelming volume.
- Up to 80% quieter than traditional cymbals
- Authentic Zildjian feel and stick response
- Perfect apartment and late-night practice
- Compatible electronic drum conversion applications
- Maintains proper technique development
- Enables realistic practice in volume-restricted situations
What Makes Zildjian Different
400-Year Heritage
Zildjian represents unmatched cymbal manufacturing legacy spanning from 1623 Constantinople through modern American production. This continuous heritage preserves traditional Turkish cymbal-making techniques, guards proprietary B20 bronze formula for four centuries, and maintains family ownership ensuring quality standards across generations. No competing manufacturer approaches Zildjian's historical depth and traditional knowledge.
Proprietary B20 Bronze Formula
Zildjian's secret bronze alloy (80 percent copper, 20 percent tin, trace silver) creates complex harmonic overtones impossible from competing alloys. This proprietary formula jealously guarded for centuries produces musical cymbal voices with rich sustain, responsive playing feel, and tonal complexity distinguishing professional Zildjian cymbals from generic bronze substitutes used by budget manufacturers.
Hand-Hammering Tradition
Traditional hand-hammering techniques passed through generations create organic tonal complexity impossible from automated manufacturing. Skilled craftsmen shape each cymbal individually producing unique harmonic character, responsive playing dynamics, and musical voices reflecting human artistry rather than mechanical uniformity. K series particularly benefits from extensive hand-hammering creating dark complex jazz tone.
Legendary Recording Heritage
Zildjian cymbals appear on countless legendary recordings defining modern music - Gene Krupa pioneering big band jazz, Ringo Starr's explosive Beatles performance establishing rock cymbal sound, and modern artists across all genres continuing Zildjian professional standard. This recording legacy proves Zildjian sonic excellence across decades, genres, and evolving musical requirements.
Family-Owned Quality Standards
14th generation family ownership maintains quality standards impossible from corporate manufacturers prioritizing quarterly profits over generational reputation. Craigie and Debbie Zildjian continue family legacy ensuring traditional techniques preserved, quality control maintained, and innovation pursued honoring four centuries of cymbal-making excellence rather than chasing short-term cost reductions.
Comprehensive Professional Range
Zildjian offers unmatched cymbal variety spanning from budget-friendly ZBT through flagship K Constantinople enabling appropriate cymbal selection for every player and application. This comprehensive range allows strategic cymbal investment - beginning students start ZBT or S Family, intermediate players upgrade specific positions (professional hi-hats first), and advanced drummers build complete professional setups mixing A and K series creating personalized sonic signatures.
Expert Cymbal Selection Consulting
Selecting appropriate Zildjian cymbals requires understanding tonal characteristics, matching cymbal voices to musical applications, and building setups creating cohesive sonic signatures rather than randomly choosing popular models.
For Jazz Drummers
Jazz applications demand dark complex cymbal voices with musical wash and responsive dynamics. We recommend K Constantinople series for authentic vintage Turkish tone, K Custom Dark series for modern jazz fusion requiring enhanced projection, or K Kerope series delivering sought-after vintage character with contemporary consistency. Our staff demonstrates cymbal wash characteristics, stick definition clarity, and dynamic responsiveness helping you find perfect balance for jazz contexts requiring subtle control and musical complexity.
For Rock and Metal Players
Rock and metal require bright cutting cymbals with powerful projection slicing through loud guitar amplifiers and dense arrangements. A Custom series delivers cutting power with focused attack, A Series provides versatile rock tone with excellent crash characteristics, or K Custom Hybrid series combines dark aggression with modern projection. We stock signature models from rock legends including Travis Barker, Dave Lombardo, and others providing proven professional setups.
For Studio Musicians and Versatile Players
Studio work demands versatile cymbals recording beautifully across various microphone techniques and musical styles. Our consultation identifies cymbals providing controlled wash suitable close-miking, focused attack capturing clearly in dense mixes, and versatile character adapting to rock, pop, and jazz sessions. Many studio professionals build hybrid A/K setups combining bright rides with dark crashes or vice versa creating flexible sonic palettes handling diverse session requirements.
Building Complete Setups
Professional cymbal setups require cohesive sonic signatures rather than random collection of individual cymbals. We help configure complete setups matching hi-hats with rides and crashes, suggesting effect cymbals complementing your sound, and building hybrid A/K combinations creating personalized voices. Smart cymbal investment begins with quality hi-hats and ride (most-used cymbals), then adds crashes and effects as budget allows rather than purchasing complete cheap sets providing mediocre sound across entire setup.
Professional Zildjian Cymbal Services
Our Melbourne cymbal specialists provide comprehensive consultation ensuring you select appropriate Zildjian cymbals matching your playing style, musical requirements, and sonic preferences.
Sound Matching Consultation
Expert advice from experienced drummers understanding cymbal characteristics:
- Tonal character assessment across Zildjian series
- Musical application matching (jazz, rock, metal, studio)
- Playing style compatibility and dynamics evaluation
- Hybrid A/K setup configuration consulting
- Strategic upgrade path recommendations
- Hands-on demonstration in acoustic environment
Try Before You Buy
Proper cymbal audition in controlled acoustic space:
- Dedicated drum room with acoustic treatment
- Complete Zildjian range available for comparison
- Experience actual cymbal you're purchasing
- A/B comparison between series and models
- Test cymbals with your playing technique
- Evaluate cymbal character across dynamic range
Complete Setup Support
Building cohesive professional cymbal configurations:
- Hi-hat selection matching ride and crash voices
- Crash cymbal pairing creating balanced setup
- Effect cymbal recommendations complementing sound
- Cymbal positioning and setup optimization
- Ongoing consultation for future upgrades
- Warranty support and after-sales service
Why Buy Zildjian Cymbals From Angkor Music Melbourne
Selecting cymbals requires hands-on audition impossible through online shopping where you purchase blind hoping cymbal matches expectations. We maintain comprehensive Zildjian stock in climate-controlled showroom with dedicated acoustic room enabling proper cymbal evaluation before purchasing.
Our professional drummer with 20-plus years experience understands cymbal selection requires matching tonal characteristics to your specific requirements rather than simply recommending popular models. This expertise informs honest consultation identifying appropriate cymbal voices for jazz requiring dark wash, rock demanding cutting projection, versatile studio applications, and personalized hybrid setups combining A and K series.
Every cymbal sounds slightly different - especially hand-hammered K series where individual craftsmanship creates unique character. We enable you to hear the exact cymbal you're purchasing rather than ordering generic model hoping it matches online description. This hands-on evaluation proves essential for professional cymbal investment where tonal character matters.
We stock comprehensive Zildjian accessories including cymbal felts, sleeves, stands, and cases ensuring complete professional setup. Our experience with cymbal mounting and positioning provides guidance optimizing cymbal resonance, preventing keyholing damage, and maintaining equipment through years of professional use. Authorized dealer status ensures full warranty support and ongoing service throughout cymbal ownership.
Experience 400 Years of Cymbal Excellence
Visit our Melbourne showroom to audition Zildjian cymbals and receive expert consultation from drummers understanding legendary sound quality.
Angkor Music Melbourne | 4-6 Drake Boulevard, Altona VIC 3018 | Cymbal Specialists Since 2010
ZILDJIAN
400 Years of Cymbal Excellence Since 1623
Zildjian represents 400 years of cymbal manufacturing mastery spanning from Constantinople in 1623 through modern American production, making it the world's oldest musical instrument manufacturer and one of the oldest continuously operating companies globally. Founded by Armenian alchemist Avedis Zildjian who discovered the secret bronze alloy formula creating cymbals with unmatched tonal complexity and musical character, the company remains family-owned and operated under 14th generation leadership of Craigie and Debbie Zildjian. At Angkor Music Melbourne, we serve as authorized Zildjian dealer stocking the complete cymbal range including A Zildjian Series (bright cutting tone perfect for rock, pop, and studio applications), K Zildjian Series (dark complex musical character ideal for jazz and sophisticated playing), K Custom Series (modern aggression meeting K darkness for contemporary drummers), plus specialized ranges including S Family professional entry-level cymbals, ZBT budget-friendly series, FX effects and stacks, L80 low-volume practice cymbals, and signature artist models from legendary drummers. Zildjian's distinctive sound stems from proprietary B20 bronze alloy formula (80 percent copper, 20 percent tin, trace silver) jealously guarded for four centuries creating complex harmonic overtones impossible from competing alloys, traditional Turkish cymbal-making techniques including hand-hammering and lathing passed through generations of craftsmen, and meticulous quality control ensuring consistency while honoring individual cymbal character. Our professional drummer on staff with 20-plus years experience understands cymbal selection requires matching tonal characteristics to musical applications, playing style, and sonic preferences rather than simply choosing popular models. We provide expert sound matching consultation identifying appropriate cymbal voices for jazz requiring dark complex wash, rock demanding bright cutting projection, metal needing aggressive attack, studio work requiring versatile recording characteristics, and hybrid setups combining A and K series creating personalized sonic signatures. Located 4-6 Drake Boulevard, Altona VIC 3018, our climate-controlled showroom maintains comprehensive Zildjian stock enabling hands-on audition in proper acoustic environment before purchasing. Call (03) 8360 7799 for expert Zildjian cymbal advice from drummers who understand legendary sound quality and proper cymbal selection matching your musical requirements.
Why Zildjian Cymbals - Legendary Sound Quality
Zildjian cymbals define professional cymbal sound across every musical genre through unmatched tonal complexity, reliable consistency, and distinctive character heard on countless legendary recordings from Gene Krupa's pioneering jazz through Ringo Starr's explosive Beatles performance and modern artists continuing Zildjian's professional legacy.
From a working drummer's perspective who values musical cymbal voices over generic metallic crash, Zildjian delivers exceptional tonal complexity and playing responsiveness. The proprietary B20 bronze formula, traditional manufacturing techniques, and meticulous quality control create cymbals producing complex harmonic overtones, musical sustain, and responsive playing feel impossible from competing manufacturers using inferior alloys or automated production methods lacking human craftsmanship.
At Angkor Music Melbourne, our professional drummer appreciates Zildjian for versatile applications requiring specific cymbal characteristics - jazz contexts demanding dark complex wash, rock performances needing bright cutting projection, studio recording requiring versatile tonal options, and hybrid setups combining A and K series creating personalized sonic signatures. We provide expert consultation matching Zildjian series to your requirements, hands-on audition in controlled acoustic environment, and honest assessment of which cymbal voices suit your playing style and musical applications.
Zildjian Cymbal Series
A Zildjian Series
The Original - Bright Cutting Tone
A Zildjian represents the original cymbal sound defining modern drumming since the 1930s. Bright cutting tone with excellent projection perfect for rock, pop, and studio applications. From legendary A Custom to versatile A Series, these cymbals deliver powerful presence cutting through any musical context.
- Bright brilliant finish enhancing projection and clarity
- Cutting attack with focused stick definition
- Excellent projection for rock and loud band contexts
- Versatile tone suitable studio recording applications
- Brilliant and traditional finish options available
- Industry standard for professional rock drummers
K Zildjian Series
Dark, Complex, Musical
K Zildjian delivers dark complex tonal character perfect for jazz, fusion, and sophisticated musical applications. Hand-hammered construction creates organic musical overtones with warm wash and responsive playing feel. From K Constantinople vintage authenticity to K Custom modern versatility.
- Dark complex tone with rich harmonic content
- Hand-hammered for organic musical character
- Warm wash ideal for jazz and lower-volume contexts
- Excellent stick definition with controlled sustain
- Traditional finish maintaining vintage aesthetic
- Preferred choice for discerning jazz drummers
K Custom Series
Modern Aggression Meets K Darkness
K Custom combines musicality of K darkness with contemporary cut and projection for modern drummers. Brilliant finishes and innovative designs deliver aggressive attack while maintaining complex K character. Perfect bridge between traditional K warmth and modern rock projection requirements.
- Dark tone with enhanced projection and cut
- Brilliant finish creating modern aggressive aesthetic
- Fast crash response with controlled sustain
- Suitable rock, metal, and contemporary applications
- Dry stick definition perfect for complex patterns
- Contemporary sound honoring K heritage
S Family
Professional Entry-Level Excellence
S Family delivers genuine Zildjian professional tone at accessible pricing perfect for advancing students and budget-conscious players. B20 bronze construction ensures authentic cymbal character bridging gap between beginner and professional quality without compromising sound.
- Genuine B20 bronze - authentic Zildjian tone
- Professional quality at student-friendly pricing
- Bright versatile character suitable multiple genres
- Excellent upgrade from beginner brass cymbals
- Durable construction surviving years of use
- Smart investment for serious student drummers
FX Effects Cymbals
Unique Textures and Sounds
FX series provides specialty sounds impossible from traditional cymbals including stacks, spirals, oriental trash, and innovative designs. Add unique textures and explosive accents to your setup creating distinctive sonic signatures and creative sound design possibilities.
- Stacks creating tight trashy attack sounds
- Spiral designs with unique sustain characteristics
- Oriental trash and china explosive accents
- EFX crashes with focused fast decay
- Creative sound design enabling unique voices
- Perfect adding distinctive character to setup
L80 Low Volume
Practice Without Noise
L80 Low Volume cymbals reduce volume up to 80 percent while maintaining authentic Zildjian feel and responsive playing characteristics. Perfect solution for apartment dwellers, late-night practice, and electronic drum conversions requiring realistic cymbal feel without overwhelming volume.
- Up to 80% quieter than traditional cymbals
- Authentic Zildjian feel and stick response
- Perfect apartment and late-night practice
- Compatible electronic drum conversion applications
- Maintains proper technique development
- Enables realistic practice in volume-restricted situations
What Makes Zildjian Different
400-Year Heritage
Zildjian represents unmatched cymbal manufacturing legacy spanning from 1623 Constantinople through modern American production. This continuous heritage preserves traditional Turkish cymbal-making techniques, guards proprietary B20 bronze formula for four centuries, and maintains family ownership ensuring quality standards across generations. No competing manufacturer approaches Zildjian's historical depth and traditional knowledge.
Proprietary B20 Bronze Formula
Zildjian's secret bronze alloy (80 percent copper, 20 percent tin, trace silver) creates complex harmonic overtones impossible from competing alloys. This proprietary formula jealously guarded for centuries produces musical cymbal voices with rich sustain, responsive playing feel, and tonal complexity distinguishing professional Zildjian cymbals from generic bronze substitutes used by budget manufacturers.
Hand-Hammering Tradition
Traditional hand-hammering techniques passed through generations create organic tonal complexity impossible from automated manufacturing. Skilled craftsmen shape each cymbal individually producing unique harmonic character, responsive playing dynamics, and musical voices reflecting human artistry rather than mechanical uniformity. K series particularly benefits from extensive hand-hammering creating dark complex jazz tone.
Legendary Recording Heritage
Zildjian cymbals appear on countless legendary recordings defining modern music - Gene Krupa pioneering big band jazz, Ringo Starr's explosive Beatles performance establishing rock cymbal sound, and modern artists across all genres continuing Zildjian professional standard. This recording legacy proves Zildjian sonic excellence across decades, genres, and evolving musical requirements.
Family-Owned Quality Standards
14th generation family ownership maintains quality standards impossible from corporate manufacturers prioritizing quarterly profits over generational reputation. Craigie and Debbie Zildjian continue family legacy ensuring traditional techniques preserved, quality control maintained, and innovation pursued honoring four centuries of cymbal-making excellence rather than chasing short-term cost reductions.
Comprehensive Professional Range
Zildjian offers unmatched cymbal variety spanning from budget-friendly ZBT through flagship K Constantinople enabling appropriate cymbal selection for every player and application. This comprehensive range allows strategic cymbal investment - beginning students start ZBT or S Family, intermediate players upgrade specific positions (professional hi-hats first), and advanced drummers build complete professional setups mixing A and K series creating personalized sonic signatures.
Expert Cymbal Selection Consulting
Selecting appropriate Zildjian cymbals requires understanding tonal characteristics, matching cymbal voices to musical applications, and building setups creating cohesive sonic signatures rather than randomly choosing popular models.
For Jazz Drummers
Jazz applications demand dark complex cymbal voices with musical wash and responsive dynamics. We recommend K Constantinople series for authentic vintage Turkish tone, K Custom Dark series for modern jazz fusion requiring enhanced projection, or K Kerope series delivering sought-after vintage character with contemporary consistency. Our staff demonstrates cymbal wash characteristics, stick definition clarity, and dynamic responsiveness helping you find perfect balance for jazz contexts requiring subtle control and musical complexity.
For Rock and Metal Players
Rock and metal require bright cutting cymbals with powerful projection slicing through loud guitar amplifiers and dense arrangements. A Custom series delivers cutting power with focused attack, A Series provides versatile rock tone with excellent crash characteristics, or K Custom Hybrid series combines dark aggression with modern projection. We stock signature models from rock legends including Travis Barker, Dave Lombardo, and others providing proven professional setups.
For Studio Musicians and Versatile Players
Studio work demands versatile cymbals recording beautifully across various microphone techniques and musical styles. Our consultation identifies cymbals providing controlled wash suitable close-miking, focused attack capturing clearly in dense mixes, and versatile character adapting to rock, pop, and jazz sessions. Many studio professionals build hybrid A/K setups combining bright rides with dark crashes or vice versa creating flexible sonic palettes handling diverse session requirements.
Building Complete Setups
Professional cymbal setups require cohesive sonic signatures rather than random collection of individual cymbals. We help configure complete setups matching hi-hats with rides and crashes, suggesting effect cymbals complementing your sound, and building hybrid A/K combinations creating personalized voices. Smart cymbal investment begins with quality hi-hats and ride (most-used cymbals), then adds crashes and effects as budget allows rather than purchasing complete cheap sets providing mediocre sound across entire setup.
Professional Zildjian Cymbal Services
Our Melbourne cymbal specialists provide comprehensive consultation ensuring you select appropriate Zildjian cymbals matching your playing style, musical requirements, and sonic preferences.
Sound Matching Consultation
Expert advice from experienced drummers understanding cymbal characteristics:
- Tonal character assessment across Zildjian series
- Musical application matching (jazz, rock, metal, studio)
- Playing style compatibility and dynamics evaluation
- Hybrid A/K setup configuration consulting
- Strategic upgrade path recommendations
- Hands-on demonstration in acoustic environment
Try Before You Buy
Proper cymbal audition in controlled acoustic space:
- Dedicated drum room with acoustic treatment
- Complete Zildjian range available for comparison
- Experience actual cymbal you're purchasing
- A/B comparison between series and models
- Test cymbals with your playing technique
- Evaluate cymbal character across dynamic range
Complete Setup Support
Building cohesive professional cymbal configurations:
- Hi-hat selection matching ride and crash voices
- Crash cymbal pairing creating balanced setup
- Effect cymbal recommendations complementing sound
- Cymbal positioning and setup optimization
- Ongoing consultation for future upgrades
- Warranty support and after-sales service
Why Buy Zildjian Cymbals From Angkor Music Melbourne
Selecting cymbals requires hands-on audition impossible through online shopping where you purchase blind hoping cymbal matches expectations. We maintain comprehensive Zildjian stock in climate-controlled showroom with dedicated acoustic room enabling proper cymbal evaluation before purchasing.
Our professional drummer with 20-plus years experience understands cymbal selection requires matching tonal characteristics to your specific requirements rather than simply recommending popular models. This expertise informs honest consultation identifying appropriate cymbal voices for jazz requiring dark wash, rock demanding cutting projection, versatile studio applications, and personalized hybrid setups combining A and K series.
Every cymbal sounds slightly different - especially hand-hammered K series where individual craftsmanship creates unique character. We enable you to hear the exact cymbal you're purchasing rather than ordering generic model hoping it matches online description. This hands-on evaluation proves essential for professional cymbal investment where tonal character matters.
We stock comprehensive Zildjian accessories including cymbal felts, sleeves, stands, and cases ensuring complete professional setup. Our experience with cymbal mounting and positioning provides guidance optimizing cymbal resonance, preventing keyholing damage, and maintaining equipment through years of professional use. Authorized dealer status ensures full warranty support and ongoing service throughout cymbal ownership.
Experience 400 Years of Cymbal Excellence
Visit our Melbourne showroom to audition Zildjian cymbals and receive expert consultation from drummers understanding legendary sound quality.
Angkor Music Melbourne | 4-6 Drake Boulevard, Altona VIC 3018 | Cymbal Specialists Since 2010
