The Avedis Zildjian Company is the oldest cymbal maker in the world. For 400 years, the family business survived migration, a world war, and the worst economic crisis in America. For more information, go to Zildjian's website. 00:00 - Intro 01:25 - Preparing The Metal 03:10 - Cupping And Cuttings 03:55 - Hammering And Shaping 04:38 - Lathing 06:23 - Testing Room 07:07 - Cleaning The Cymbals 07:55 - A Family Business 08:59 - History 12:49 - A Drummer’s Choice 14:26 - Zildjian’s Future 14:53 - Credits #cymbals #stillstanding #businessinsider ------------------------------------------------------ Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: https://www.businessinsider.com Insider Business on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessinsider Insider Business on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insiderbusiness Insider Business on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/businessinsider Insider Business on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Business_Insider/5319643143 Insider Business on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessinsider Only Five People Know The Secret To Making Zildjian's Iconic Cymbals | Still Standing