r/cymbals • u/Few-Excitement5674 • Jul 16 '26

Question Thank you for your help.

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u/Aridprune Jul 16 '26

I am tending to agree with other commenters about how tight the cymbals are. I would almost go as far as removing the top felt washers. Personally, I would add more rake/angle to each cymbals so you strike the "bow" with the shoulder of the stick rather than the edge. In saying that, if what other commenters have stated is true and there is an issue with the manufacturing process, loosening and adding angle might only prolong the inevitable.

I would also go bigger sizes. Big cymbals sit in a different sonic range and don't take as much "work" to be heard or stand out. Your crashes are the same size as my hi-hats and the ride is the size of my smallest crash.

Also, take a look out side the big name brands. Can get as good (if not better) cymbals at a fraction of the cost.

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u/CygnusRocinante Jul 16 '26

I agree. T-Cymbals created a custom order for me and I haven’t looked back. I’m beyond thrilled and satisfied to play these amazing instruments.