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The first thing you need to do is find out if you have cast or stamped cymbals. You might not think this is important, but it is. For this reason, each type of cymbal requires a different type of cleaning solution. Clean one section at a time, and do not allow the cleanser to sit on the cymbal for an extended period of time. If you let the cleanser sit, it could remove the lacquer from stamped cymbals or directly damage the metal of cast cymbals.
As with other instruments, you should place your cymbals in a protective case when not in use. In order to prevent your cymbals from being damaged by your other gear or being stepped on by one of your band members, always place them directly into a quality cymbal bag or hard-shell cymbal case.
When transporting more than one cymbal in a cymbal case, use dividers to prevent metal-on-metal contact. At the end of the day, all you need is enough pressure to hold the cymbal in place, nothing more and nothing less.
Not only does this muffle the sound, but over time, it can cause racks to appear. For advice on how tight your wing nut should be, speak with your drum teacher or a qualified repair technician for more information.
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You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. What's with the life span of a cymbal anyway? Thread starter Bo Eder Start date Apr 16, Bo Eder Platinum Member. Not to complain or anything, but I'm wondering what everybody is doing if they're breaking so many cymbals? People are concerned about their cymbal lifespans, or they notice they sound different over time, etc. I've been playing my same set of cymbals now for almost twenty years and I don't think they sound worse, they sound great.
They get cleaned once or twice a year and they get used. I've never broken cymbals other than a 8" splash that never got replaced and nobody ever says I'm not loud enough. Between gigs they get thrown into my Reunion Blues leather cymbal bag and get carted around so they're not pampered in a case and usually travel standing on its edge behind the driver seat in my truck. I don't clamp down on them on the stand and they don't fly at weird angles, either.
Is there something wrong with me or should my cymbals have been replaced years ago? Are new cymbals built with a time factor to break? I feel like one of those guys asking if I should get a double pedal or something - everybody seems to have an issue with how long cymbals last, and here I am surely flirting with disaster playing with cymbals almost 20 years old! I might be pointing out the obvious but you guys should read what gets posted here sometimes.
Perhaps if we spent our time practicing good technique on our actual cymbals rather than discussing on the internet how you can enhance your cymbals' lifespan might be time better spent? Just sayin'. Maybe Bernard should have a Forum Section called rant. Last edited: Apr 16, Pocket-full-of-gold Platinum Member. Bo Eder said:. Click to expand Pimento Senior Member. I broke one meinl 16" crash when i first started.
It was all poor technique. Since then, i have had the same cymbals for 8 years, minus the ones i sold and new ones i got. I never break cymbals, but im paranoid someone else will lol.
Biscuit Senior Member. I could go on a rant about this to Bo I haven't been playing for 20yrs but after playing drums for almost 5yrs the only cymbals i've broke was a few my B8's that i first started with. I went from those to Zildjian A and A Custom's and played those for almost 2yrs without breaking one cymbal.
There's nothing wrong with you Bo. You PLAY your cymbals, you haven't abused your cymbals and that's why they have served their purpose all these years. As PFOG mentiond, i also buy cymbals to keep with me..
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