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Ouch
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 Posted - 18/05/2012 : 16:31:10
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| Hi all, I'm a newbie so I hope this is the right section for this post, just a thought on the general census of putting cymbals in your case, do you put the smallest first & work up or vice vesa |
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Prog
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United Kingdom
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Ouch
New Contributer
United Kingdom
40 Posts |
Posted - 18/05/2012 : 16:46:11
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| It's an old Premier square type with a central screw post |
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Allegro
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
1525 Posts |
Posted - 18/05/2012 : 16:56:47
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| I start with the largest one, and put them away is descending size order; with the exception of the china cymbal, which goes in last. |
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Prog
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United Kingdom
21202 Posts |
Posted - 18/05/2012 : 17:41:47
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Originally posted by Allegro
I start with the largest one, and put them away is descending size order; with the exception of the china cymbal, which goes in last.
Ah, but which way up? 
I have a soft bag with dividers so it's all a bit different. |
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jamoca
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 18/05/2012 : 18:27:34
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| Largest in first facing down, unless there is a piece of felt in the middle around the screw post to make sure the cymbals don't move. |
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Stomper
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
375 Posts |
Posted - 18/05/2012 : 19:37:13
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I always put them in smallest , splash , first with a duster between every cymbal. I find they take up less space as they all just about sit flat on the case bottom. If you start with a big ride then stack on top they just pile up  and leave a space underneath. |
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teethmeister
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
948 Posts |
Posted - 19/05/2012 : 00:08:50
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| I pack cymbals on a case-by-case basis. Generally in the order in which they tesselate most nicely, so that no weight is being borne by the bridge region of any cymbal. |
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wibblylad
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 19/05/2012 : 08:26:41
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I have some custom made cymbal covers that fit over each one, preventing them from rubbing on each other....nifty idea I came up with many moons ago....
Start small, bell upwards (how can you do it any other way?!?), end with the china which fits snug as, creating just the right amount of tension for the retaining wing nut.
It's a 'Freestyle' case I've got. Bought mid '90's. Excellent bit of kit. Not seen a case nearly as good since. |
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Johnny
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 20/05/2012 : 18:40:48
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| Mine go in a Hardcase with the biggest at the bottom, bell down and then go in size order except my china, if I'm using it, which goes in last as it all fits together better that way. I always mount/ remove them from the kit in this order one by one and it (probably unnecessarily) pi555es me off if I get the hi hats the wrong way round and I get to the top one in the case first as I don't like having two out of the case but not on stands at a time as I just know one day one will get stood on. |
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Allegro
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United Kingdom
1525 Posts |
Posted - 21/05/2012 : 09:09:50
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Originally posted by Prog
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Originally posted by Allegro
I start with the largest one, and put them away is descending size order; with the exception of the china cymbal, which goes in last.
Ah, but which way up?
I have a soft bag with dividers so it's all a bit different.
They go into the hard case with the bell fitting into the recess in the case (upside down, although it's debatable for the china). |
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gdrumfoot
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United Kingdom
996 Posts |
Posted - 21/05/2012 : 13:41:46
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| I'll ask the wife ;-) |
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DSM
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United Kingdom
1979 Posts |
Posted - 23/05/2012 : 13:57:54
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| reading this i am starting to feel guilty about just sticking mine in a cymbal bag without dividers ! and not with kid gloves either. |
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paiste
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Posted - 23/05/2012 : 16:55:27
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Originally posted by DSM
reading this i am starting to feel guilty about just sticking mine in a cymbal bag without dividers ! and not with kid gloves either.
Nnnnnnnnooooooooooooooo
I too am one of the OCD brigade that only have one cymbal out at a time in a particular order! Not quite at the stage where I have a pair of white gloves to handle them though  |
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MacDB7
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United Kingdom
262 Posts |
Posted - 26/05/2012 : 01:25:00
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When it comes to hard cymbal cases each make has a different moulding that determines whether it's bell down or up.
Using felt dividers will ensure the cymbals don't rub/scratch against each other (I have a big problem because of my two riveted rides).
Using a soft case (I have a deluxe pro rachet with two compartments and dividers) I put my hats in either side of the small compartment with the smaller cymbals in between, in the larger compartment, similarly, I put my largest cymbals on either side with the small cymbals (including the riveted 19" & 20" ride) in between.
Hope that helps in some way. |
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PhilR
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United Kingdom
2033 Posts |
Posted - 26/05/2012 : 12:12:12
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| Ride at the back then work up with my 20" china at the front due to it's size & shape. Hihats in front pocket. |
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johnthedrum
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United Kingdom
161 Posts |
Posted - 21/08/2012 : 09:34:03
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I thought it was just me that has to both set up and pack away my precious Zildjians in a specific order, and I hadn't realised I too only have one cymbal out at any one time, until they're all on stands.If(as I have been doing recently) I only use some of my cymbals, I even have to re-pack the ones not in use safely away in the case.
As far as putting them away, I use a Zildjian Cymbal safe that I've had forever -at least 25 years -and I always put my cymbals away, largest first, bell down, with either a thick plastic (cymbal) bag or thin duster between each one, then they're all locked down tightish with cymbal felts and the locking nuts. So far so good.
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neil lowe
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United Kingdom
266 Posts |
Posted - 21/08/2012 : 16:00:47
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| i'm probably guilty of being a little rough with my cymbals.they go into a padded bag,no dividers,largest first then work my way backwards.the smallest i use is an 18" crash,the hats have their own compartment on the front of the case.mine have never come to any harm;i don't clean them,they are covered in fingerprints and sweat,they sound absolutely glorious.zildjian 21" dry ride (70s)for crashing;20" sabian aa heavy ride (90s);5 star super zyn,20"(60s/70s);18" zildjian avedis crash (60s/70s);zildjian 14" mastersound hats (sound edge bottom,90s).i play at least 150 gigs per year and have never had a problem.happy days!! |
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Soporif
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United Kingdom
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Bazarre
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United Kingdom
8031 Posts |
Posted - 21/08/2012 : 16:16:11
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| Smallest first in circular hard case with central post: splash, 13 or 14 hats, 16, 18, with pads between. The Sabian 22 HH and Bosphorus 20 go in separate fur lined Protection Racket cases. Been using a vintage Ajax 20 riveted instead of the Bosphorus recently. It was a gift from one of the lovely inmates here, and I think it sounds better than the Bosphorus. OK, so my ears are fecked... |
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Henry Piper
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United Kingdom
327 Posts |
Posted - 22/08/2012 : 08:59:43
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Originally posted by Prog
[quote]Originally posted by Allegro
I start with the largest one, and put them away is descending size order; with the exception of the china cymbal, which goes in last.
Ah, but which way up?
The Right way up of course !!!
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Allegro
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
1525 Posts |
Posted - 23/08/2012 : 08:45:34
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Originally posted by Henry Piper
quote:
Originally posted by Allegro
I start with the largest one, and put them away is descending size order; with the exception of the china cymbal, which goes in last.
Ah, but which way up?
The Right way up of course !!!
Which way up? It depends on the case/bag. |
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Brody
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