Flying with Cymbals | [DFO] Drum Forum You want those cymbals to sit with the bells nested throughout the journey Difficult to keep the smaller cymbals from shifting around It can be hard to imagine just how much cymbals are going to want to move around in a box - particularly when being tossed around (which they will be)
Gary Husband is Leaving Paiste Cymbals to join Sabian! That being said, a lot of my idols played Paiste cymbals Guys like Alex Van Halen, John Bonham, and even John Densmore playing the occasional 602 I had a few Paiste cymbals back in the early 90's but the ones I had were not to my liking as I got a great deal on a set of some signature cymbals and that particular line didn't do it for me
Video: The Truth About Vintage Cymbals - Timothy Roberts - [DFO] Drum Forum Now both of those cymbals are reduced to competitors of all the other K-clones out there Roberts did another pair of old K's or Spizzichino's more recently On that pair I actually felt there was some modest improvement after the alteration
Cleaning: Cymbals, stands, and hoops rims | [DFO] Drum Forum Cymbals: Mr Clean Magic Eraser under running water Easy on the logos if you care about them Will not remove patina, but will remove dirt and fingerprints Stands hardware: Windex I can't imagine bothering to use chrome polish, life's too short Feel the same way about polishing cymbals Oh, and Trick instrument wipes are great for laquer
Got cymbal with edge ding | [DFO] Drum Forum So I got a used cymbal today I won on ebay Nice shape, except for the small edge ding that wasn't mentioned It's a skight dent with the slightest amount of flea bite Not a huge deal, but could be a prime spot for cracking The cymbal wasn't packed the best, either I sent the seller a
Cleaning the Unlathed Portion of a Cymbal. . . - [DFO] Drum Forum Concerned about the unlathed portion, which with my ride covers at least half the cymbals top surface area, I called Meinl costumer service I explained to the guy I spoke with what type of cymbal I have, and if that it is okay to clean off the raw unlathed portion He explained to me that it is purely cosmetic, and wouldn't affect the sound
Keith Moon cymbals in Tommy Tour | [DFO] Drum Forum I have a question about Keith Moon's cymbals in Tommy Tour (1969 to 1970) This includes the Woodstock concert and the Isle of Wight concert I read a good thread about Keith's cymbals in general but there wasn't any mention about the era and the kind of cymbals he used specifically (only a mention about the brand and the diameters)
Cymbal display - [DFO] Drum Forum Hide the cymbals; take the cannoli Bag at studio with rehearsal recording set, bag at home with “live” set, bag with miscellaneous crashes, bag with miscellaneous rides, and a bag with miscellaneous hi hats
Cymbal cleaning help! - [DFO] Drum Forum I like to keep my cymbals shiny, and have two products that I have found work really well:-Sabian Performers spray-on This is one of many acid-based cleaners Very easy to use, works well on fingerprints, stick marks, and light oxidation -Barkeeper's Friend