It seems I will have to bury the cymbal for a longer amount of time than what I was originally planning on doing.
That's what I mentioned quite a few posts ago. It will take some time for the alloy to go through any appreciable reactions. If you are
looking for a dramatic difference, you will be looking at several years. This is metal we are talking about.
I've known a few drummers that have buried a cymbal, and all have had a very similar result: not enough of a difference in sound to make it worth it. The best way to mellow out the cymbal a little is to use something that will chemically alter the bronze, like vinegar, ketchup, salt, or any number of things that create a quick-fix patina.
You know what will change the sound characteristics even more than burying them?
Answer: Playing them!
Seriously. Every time you hit a cymbal, there is a minute amount of "work hardening" that takes place.
I suppose burying a cymbal in soil that had a specific chemical composition -like acidic soil, for example, might affect the metal, too. But, who can wait that long to play a cymbal? I'd probably dig it up each week and check it -which would negate any potential effect. Then, I'm sure I would hypnotize myself into believing it made some kind of difference even though it probably wouldn't.
Changing the cymbals by actually playing them seems like a better idea to me. x-mas3
You know what will change the sound characteristics even more than burying them? Answer: Playing them!Seriously. Every time you hit a cymbal, there is a minute amount of "work hardening" that takes place.I suppose burying a cymbal in soil that had a specific chemical composition -like acidic soil, for example, might affect the metal, too. But, who can wait that long to play a cymbal? I'd probably dig it up each week and check it -which would negate any potential effect. Then, I'm sure I would hypnotize myself into believing it made some kind of difference even though it probably wouldn't.Changing the cymbals by actually playing them seems like a better idea to me. x-mas3
Or......buying one that fits the music and recording techniques could work as well......:rolleyes:Hmmmm
This thread to me is ludicrous....its like when guitarists ask if slashing the speaker cones on their amp with a razor blade will make the amp sound better...........ummmmmm.......NO! :rolleyes:
I've known a few drummers that have buried a cymbal, and all have had a very similar result: not enough of a difference in sound to make it worth it. The best way to mellow out the cymbal a little is to use something that will chemically alter the bronze, like vinegar, ketchup, salt, or any number of things that create a quick-fix patina.
Sweet, this is the kind of info I was looking for, thanks. I still love all the different opinions. Oh, my overheads AKG C414s and Neumann TLM49 room mic. I just want to point out, my other rides were great. I'm still on the fence. Ugggg.
This thread to me is ludicrous....its like when guitarists ask if slashing the speaker cones on their amp with a razor blade will make the amp sound better...........ummmmmm.......NO! :rolleyes:
Where else can I ask this question? If anyone tried it, it would be here. Didn't Dave Davis slash his speaker in his amp for the guitar part in "You Really Got Me"?
No. He used knitting needles for that. Seriously.
