I dont have a scale and have always wondered what kind of scale works for this and why is it so important to know the weight.Jeff C
I always wondered that too...............until I got one and weighed all of my cymbals. It's good for a frame of reference standpoint. Let's say you have a 12" splash that you really like, and are looking for another that is similar to it. If you know the weight, you'll easily be able to tell the range in weights that will compliment it and be what you're after. If yours weighs 300 grams, than you'll know that 450 grams would be too heavy and clangy, while 220 grams may be too light.
Use it as a guide though, and not as an absolute be all end all. I have a few "mix and match" hi-hats where the top cymbal was actually heavier when I weighed them (much to my surprise), but they still sound great. I wrote the weight in grams on the underneath side of the bell on all my cymbals. Again, it's great for a frame of reference.
As far as the scale, I have a DYMO M10 digital postal scale that has up to a 10 pound capacity (not many cymbals over 10 pounds out there!), and weighs in either pounds/ounces or grams. It runs on 4 AAA batteries, or USB. I think I paid around $70 or so at Staples. That might be a bit higher than other scales, but it is well worth it and it's very easy to use. You can check them out online or at Staples website.