Care of New Cymbals
The aim of this page is to give your cymbals a good start, help you keep them in tip-top working condition and prolong their working life.
Select image below to see anatomy of a cymbal.
Anatomy of a Cymbal (click image to enlarge)
Ensure that surfaces are free of corrosion and
check the edges for signs of damage (bending, chips and cracks).
Also check the bow of the cymbal and around the bell for cracks.
Cracks can either 'radiate' across the cymbal from edge to
centre, or along the 'grain' of the tone grooves i.e., parallel
to the edge.
Check the upper and lower surfaces of the cymbal for scratches,
dents or chips. In addition to visual checks, play the cymbal
across the whole area, checking for 'dead spots' and listening
for evidence of damage e.g., buzzing or rattling.
Please
note that in some ethnic cymbals such as authentic chinas,
the quality control across manufacturing is NOT as controlled as
with the big companies. Therefore, small defects may be
present. These should be checked and assessed to make sure that
they will not get worse. In particular, the balance of metal
across the cymbal can vary considerably, leading to it being
heavier on one side than the other. Providing this does not
adversely affect the sound of the cymbal, it can be used to
create a wider range of sounds from the cymbal. Commercially-
produced cymbals tend to be more consistent over the playing
surface due to the high level of quality control.
Always refer back to your point of purchase to follow-up queries
or problems.
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