Can cymbals age, and sound worse as they get older? I have been playing for years, and have a 15 year old Paiste Alpha crash that maybe doesnt have the punch it used to.......what ya reckon? Am I hearing things?
2006-08-23 01:38:05 · 4 answers · asked by Richo Fev 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Thanks guys. I have known guys who have cracked Zildjians, I hammer my 2 paiste crash & they havent let me down. Hats are still great too.
2006-08-23 01:51:21 · update #1
Yes the do age and change due to wear+tear and tarnish..you could try cleaning and see how they sound. I always prefered a cymbal with some age since I think gives a fuller sound
2006-08-23 01:53:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah man, they age. I can't believe you haven't cracked it yet with it being that old. But if it still sounds better than a new one, why bother with it? Go to the drum store and take your cymbal with, compare.
2006-08-23 08:40:26 · answer #2 · answered by halifaxguy00 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
age can be a bad thing
clean them good and see how they soud
iv got 20 year old zildgin cymbals and sound softer than before
but i still use them
2006-08-23 09:09:30 · answer #3 · answered by MARK C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You experience is speaking! you are absolutely right.. i don't think they sound worse with age... i dont' accept. Even I have one which i have been using since past 12 years.. Today its as good as it was when i bought!
2006-08-23 08:42:39 · answer #4 · answered by Mohan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋