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Good question. That was the first thing I tried but the factory mount got in the way of the ride cymbal when it was positioned the way I...

Possibly an anchor?

Yes of course. But a 4” crack might have some effect on its sonic properties too. I’d say once it’s broken it will never sound the...

Too far gone . Sizzle ride ! Experiment with it . Drill it and rivets , FTW!

Reshaping a propeller is one thing, but a cymbal has sonic properties tied to the manufacturing process. Making a cymbal physically...

I have a crazy thought. Probably a bad idea and I have no idea if it will work, but here goes. In the yachting world those inboard boat...

I'd say your cymbal is too far gone to remain a usable ride. If a notch is used to cut out the crack, the sound will never be the same...

Err, apologies for displaying the ’z’ word...😬

Have you considered wall art @Kenboy ? :unsure:

Looks very nice. I may try this myself to just change things up a bit. Could you have possibly used the double mount and attached a...

Yikes!

Hi all. I have a vintage (1960's) Paiste Formula 602, 22" ride. I just pulled it out of storage and was wondering if there is anything I...

Lifting the kick drum appears to improve its tone so beater height is just one consideration, for what it's worth.

Wow you lift a 22. I never even thought to do that. I agree that even with a 22, for most drummers, the beater strikes above center. But...

I got one of the Dixon risers back when I had an 18" kick. I tried it with both a 20" & an 18" and it was loose. I didn't ever feel...