2007-03-23 13:55:21 · 5 answers · asked by Joe L 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
The short answer is: no. There are ways to milk some more life out of the cymbal after it's broken, however. What you want to do is prevent the broken sections of the cymbal from rubbing together. That's what produces the undesirable trashy sound. There are two ways to do this. The most effective is to take a dremel tool and cut from the very end of the fracture out to the edge of the cymbal. It will sound pretty decent despite not being perfectly round. To prevent a crack from spreading, simply drill a hole at the end of the crack. This will generally separate the sides and give you a sound that you can deal with.
If you're dealing with a crack that doesn't touch the edge of the cymbal, you're up against a challenge that can't really be dealt with.
Keep in mind that Zildjian, Sabian and Paiste all have warranties on their cymbals, which generally expire a year after purchase. If you have the receipt, all you have to do is take it to where you bought it, or call up the manufacturer for an RMA.
Good luck!
2007-03-27 08:14:54 · answer #1 · answered by Rocky D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trust me, I tried it when I was really broke. The sound quallity goes straight to hell. I would buy a good quality cymbal. I personally only use Zildian. I have the same set of Zildian cymbals since 1981. I've added new ones (not ZBT's) since. But the oldies are the best.
2007-03-23 20:58:07 · answer #2 · answered by ProudAmerican 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the event that they're low-value you mine as nicely say what the hell and merely gab them. so some distance as reducing the cracks out that's a trick technique yet once you're extremely careful i might nicely be performed with ou unfavorable he cymbals extra. a pal of mine decrease out a crack on his holiday and it nonetheless has a similar sound. With the holiday you're paying for I dont understand if i could have a distinctive sound after because of fact the crack is on the bell. i'm specific in case you decrease it precise the cymbals will all have a similar or comparable sound to formerly.
2016-11-28 02:18:28 · answer #3 · answered by shiley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they would have to be rebuilt..and i think that rewelding them would vastly alter the original sound....
2007-03-23 14:03:32 · answer #4 · answered by manhattanmaryanne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
cheaper to go new
2007-03-23 14:03:39 · answer #5 · answered by firechap20 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋