What are the parts of a cymbal stand?
It seems like those little cymbal felts, sleeves, wingnuts, and washers are always going missing, and they’re pretty essential components of a cymbal stand….Cymbal Essentials
- Wingnuts.
- Felts.
- Sleeves & Hi Hat Seats.
- Washers.
- Cymbal Quick-Release Toppers.
- Hi Hat Clutches.
What thread are cymbal stands?
When threaded mounting bolts and wingnuts were first introduced, the standard mounting bolt thread was 1/4″ BSW, similar to a light camera case screw, but 6M and 8M metric threads are also now common.
What is a cymbal stacker?
Cymbal stacks are exactly what they sound like – two or more cymbals stacked on top of each other. They hit each other when you hit them, which completely changes their sound and gives you a unique, often (but not always) gritty/trashy, sound.
What metal are cymbal stands made of?
The main part of any cymbal stand is the tube or tubes that make up its body. Tubes are nearly always steel (or cheaper alloys) that are either black powder-coated or chromed.
How does a cymbal stand work?
Springs, Sleeves, and Felts Cymbal springs involve the cymbal being mounted on a heavy metal coil that attaches to the threaded end of the stand. This allows the cymbal to react to the forces of playing differently from the way it would when mounted traditionally on a threaded metal rod.
What are cymbal sleeves for?
The sleeves provide proper positioning of your cymbals, guard against unwanted rattle, and act as a protective barrier against metal-to-metal contact that can damage cymbals.
How do I choose a cymbal stand?
Factors such as single versus double bracing, the number of vertical sections, and the length of the boom should be chosen based on the size and weight of the cymbal or percussion instrument the stand will be used to suspend.
Why do drummers stack cymbals?
Stacks, in theory, can do a lot of different cool, musical things. They’re probably most often used to get a tight, trashy, bright sound that cuts through the rest of your sound and can create some really cool accents in a groove or fill. They’re also great for simulating electronic cymbal sounds.
