Mounting
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Avoid direct metal contact with the stands by
ensuring that mounting rods are covered by plastic or rubber sleeves to
avoid the key-hole effect caused by repeated metal contact
Felts should be inserted underneath and on top of the cymbal. They should
have the proper size so that they protect the cymbal from metal washers,
which can cause circular cuts underneath the bell.
It is a good idea to use a top mounting screw to prevent the cymbal from
falling off the stand during heavy playing.
Do not over-tighten mounting screws and make sure that the cymbal can move
freely as it will sound better and absorb the striking force well. This
is especially true in crash and hi-hat top cymbals.
Consider avoiding extreme angles and height when mounting cymbals. Horizontal
and high placement will cause you to hit crash cymbal at improper angles,
and will weaken the edge of the cymbal and chew up your drumstick. Near
vertical mounting in ride cymbals will not develop the ride cymbals full
sound and is awkward to play
Angle the bottom cymbal of the hi-hat slightly to avoid air lock. There
is usually a screw for this purpose underneath the bottom cymbal washer.
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Playing Style
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When striking the edge of the cymbal use glancing
blows or pull back the stick. Do not hit directly at and “through” the
cymbal. You will have less problems with breakage and achieve a more musical
sound.
You should be especially careful when hitting the upturned edge of a china
or swish cymbal.
Don’t play hard, play smart. If you find yourself playing hard, that
is probably because your cymbals and drums are too small or inappropriate
tuned.
Loosen up and relax. If you are stiff and rigid, you will transmit this
inflexible force into your cymbals when playing. Remember, a cymbal can
only sound as good as it is being played.
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Cleaning
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| Every Paiste Cymbal is treated with a special
protective coating, designed to resist fingerprints and light stick marks.
It also prevents oxidizing-that all too familiar green color we've all
seen on old cymbals. This coating makes it very easy for maintenance. The
coating allows fingerprints and light marks to come clean quite easily
by wiping in the direction of the grooves with a soft cloth. |
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Cleaning Advice
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Play with clean hands. Dirty, sweaty hands
are not good for your cymbals.
Wipe your cymbals frequently with a soft, dry cloth, and after each practice
session or performance. Remove dirt and spills immediately.
Clean your cymbals more often with just warm water and soap.
If you have to use a cleaner, use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner. Obviously,
we recommend Paiste Cymbal Cleaner & Protector.
Do not use mechanical buffing tools. They generate heat and may be too
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Cleaning with the Paiste
Cymbal Cleaner & Protector
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First lay the cymbal on a table covered with
a smooth carpet or cloth surface.
Next wet the cymbal with water and also wet a cotton cloth with water.
Squirt a few drops of Paiste Cymbal Cleaner onto the cloth (not onto the
cymbal directly) and make sure the cleaner is well watered-down.
With the cloth, gently wipe the cymbal in the direction of the lathing
grooves until you see dirt being removed from the surface. Do
not rub at all! As soon as you see dirt or grime on the rag, stop the cleaning process.
Rinse off the cymbal with a different wet cloth until the cleaner is completely
removed. You can also rinse the cymbal directly under running luke warm
water instead.
When the cleaner is completely removed, use a new dry cloth and gently
wipe around the cymbal until it's completely dry. Again, never rub!
After completing the cleaning instructions, pour a small portion of Paiste
Cymbal Protector on a clean dry cloth and gently wipe around the grooves
of the cymbal. The protector serves as a temporary coating and prevents
the bronze surface from oxidizing. Your newly cleaned and protected cymbals
will be worth the effort! |
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Cleaning Color Coated Cymbals
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| For cymbals that feature that Paiste Colorsound
Coating (black, white, etc., e.g. Visions) the standard cleaning procedures
are not applicable. Use only a dry or damp cloth, gently rubbing in the
direction of the grooves. For hard to remove dirt or stick marks, warm
water and mild soap can be used but again, no harsh
cleaners. This coating
is designed not to come off, unless metal to metal contact is made. Paiste
Colorsound Coated cymbals should always be stored in their plastic sleeves
or separated by cloth, towels, or other soft materials. Never allow them
to rest against each other, or against other cymbals without some protection
between them. These points will keep your color coated cymbals looking
like new for years to come. |
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Setup & Transport
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Handle cymbals by holding them between both
hands at the edge.
Always check for proper felts and nylon sleeves before setting up cymbals.
If at all possible, rest your cymbals flat and out of harm’s way.
Avoid standing them on their edge on hard surfaces such as concrete floors.
If cymbals will be stacked, try to avoid direct contact between them with
plastic, cloth, a towel, or similar materials. The same is true for transportation
in bags and cases.
Avoid extreme cold and extreme heat and allow cymbals to assume the surrounding
temperature before playing them.
When transporting cymbals, always use a bag or case. Make sure cymbals
cannot move around too much and are separated from each other with some
soft material or plastic.
Always protect the edge of the cymbals. Nicks and dents invariably lead
to breakage and void the warranty.
If you have a flight case with a center rod, make sure it is covered by
plastic or rubber to avoid direct metal contact |
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