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Bury a cymbal?

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From Super B

I have heard the old stories of drummers burying their cymbals in the back yard for a few months to improve the sound. Has anyone on this site every done it? I really want to do this, just to check it out. I have a new K ride that I want to toughen up. Is this crazy? My wife said I should talk to you guys first before I do something stupid.

HI, Super B > I HAVE DONE THIS WITH MANY CYMBALS, I BOUGHT A MUSIC STORE CYMBAL INVENTORY OUT 10 YEARS AGO, AND TOOK MY NEW CONSTANTINOPLE K ZILDJIANS AND BURIED THEM, YOU WANT TO DO THIS IN WARN WEATHER NOT COLD ALSO YOU ONLY HAVE TO JUST GET THE DIRT ON THEM TO COVER THEM UP NOT BURY THEM VERY DEEP, AND KEEP THE GROUND MOIST, AFTER A WEEK DIG EM UP AND CLEAN THEM OFF AND GO PLAY THEM IF THAT IS OR IS NOT THE SOUND YOU WANT GO PUT EM BACK IN THE GROUND AGAIN, IT WILL CHANGE THE COLOR AND THE SOUND DRAMATICALLY, THERE ARE SOME OTHER TRICKS I HAVE LEARNED BUT I WOULD HAVE TO KILL YOU, SO THEY STAY WITH ME, IT REALLY DOES WORK, HOPE THIS IS OF HELP, I HAVE USED THIS METHOD FOR A LOT OF OTHER COLLECTORS, IF YOU WANT ME TO USE MY TECHNIGUE, I WOULD HAVE TO CHARGE YOU AS IT IS LABOR + TECHNIQUE INTENSIVE, GOOD LUCK, MARK

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 14 years ago
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Hey Mark,

WHY ARE YOU YELLING?

:p

Cheers,

David

Posted on 14 years ago
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From vintagemore2000

HI, Super B > I HAVE DONE THIS WITH MANY CYMBALS, I BOUGHT A MUSIC STORE CYMBAL INVENTORY OUT 10 YEARS AGO, AND TOOK MY NEW CONSTANTINOPLE K ZILDJIANS AND BURIED THEM, YOU WANT TO DO THIS IN WARN WEATHER NOT COLD ALSO YOU ONLY HAVE TO JUST GET THE DIRT ON THEM TO COVER THEM UP NOT BURY THEM VERY DEEP, AND KEEP THE GROUND MOIST, AFTER A WEEK DIG EM UP AND CLEAN THEM OFF AND GO PLAY THEM IF THAT IS OR IS NOT THE SOUND YOU WANT GO PUT EM BACK IN THE GROUND AGAIN, IT WILL CHANGE THE COLOR AND THE SOUND DRAMATICALLY, THERE ARE SOME OTHER TRICKS I HAVE LEARNED BUT I WOULD HAVE TO KILL YOU, SO THEY STAY WITH ME, IT REALLY DOES WORK, HOPE THIS IS OF HELP, I HAVE USED THIS METHOD FOR A LOT OF OTHER COLLECTORS, IF YOU WANT ME TO USE MY TECHNIGUE, I WOULD HAVE TO CHARGE YOU AS IT IS LABOR + TECHNIQUE INTENSIVE, GOOD LUCK, MARK

ALSO MEANT TO TELL YOU ONCE YOU DO THIS, IT WILL CHANGE THE LOOK OF YOUR CYMBAL AND IT WANT CLEAN OFF, SO IT MAKES NEW- OLD!!! OK NOW GO BURY THAT PUPPY!!!! MARK

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 14 years ago
#93
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From vintagemore2000

HI, Super B > I HAVE DONE THIS WITH MANY CYMBALS, I BOUGHT A MUSIC STORE CYMBAL INVENTORY OUT 10 YEARS AGO, AND TOOK MY NEW CONSTANTINOPLE K ZILDJIANS AND BURIED THEM, YOU WANT TO DO THIS IN WARN WEATHER NOT COLD ALSO YOU ONLY HAVE TO JUST GET THE DIRT ON THEM TO COVER THEM UP NOT BURY THEM VERY DEEP, AND KEEP THE GROUND MOIST, AFTER A WEEK DIG EM UP AND CLEAN THEM OFF AND GO PLAY THEM IF THAT IS OR IS NOT THE SOUND YOU WANT GO PUT EM BACK IN THE GROUND AGAIN, IT WILL CHANGE THE COLOR AND THE SOUND DRAMATICALLY, THERE ARE SOME OTHER TRICKS I HAVE LEARNED BUT I WOULD HAVE TO KILL YOU, SO THEY STAY WITH ME, IT REALLY DOES WORK, HOPE THIS IS OF HELP, I HAVE USED THIS METHOD FOR A LOT OF OTHER COLLECTORS, IF YOU WANT ME TO USE MY TECHNIGUE, I WOULD HAVE TO CHARGE YOU AS IT IS LABOR + TECHNIQUE INTENSIVE, GOOD LUCK, MARK

Awesome! A week would be perfect. I live in Michigan, is it too cold to bury my cymbal at this time? Current temp is 48 degrees. (ps You don't have to kill me for any reason)

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My first kit, 1983 Ludwig Rocker? (it has the classic lugs and 4ply maple shell) 22,12,13,16 ..now in black oyster pearl. I still have it
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Posted on 14 years ago
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I of course was only kidding about the bodily harm part, the temp is to cold, the cold will temper your cymbal and will make it harsh sounding, buy or use a trash can lid or anything that will hold the dirt and your cymbal and put it in your basement, garage etc, make sure the entire cymbal is covered up with dirt, and use some from your yard or garden not store bought, pour warm water on it and let it marinate, this method will change the finish, and the sound as prior statement 1 week increment's. it will work and you be a happy camper, good luck mark

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 14 years ago
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From vintagemore2000

I of course was only kidding about the bodily harm part, the temp is to cold, the cold will temper your cymbal and will make it harsh sounding, buy or use a trash can lid or anything that will hold the dirt and your cymbal and put it in your basement, garage etc, make sure the entire cymbal is covered up with dirt, and use some from your yard or garden not store bought, pour warm water on it and let it marinate, this method will change the finish, and the sound as prior statement 1 week increment's. it will work and you be a happy camper, good luck mark

SWEET! I'm going to try this out. I will record everything and let science tell us if it works or not. I'll have fun with it. Thanks for the help.

Rogers early Fullerton Blue Strata 22,13,16 w/brass Dynasonic
My first kit, 1983 Ludwig Rocker? (it has the classic lugs and 4ply maple shell) 22,12,13,16 ..now in black oyster pearl. I still have it
Stop Sign USA Gretsch (80's), black nitron jasper shell 22,12,13,16
1995 Fibes Austin,Texas Badge (original owner) 22,10,12,16,18 in natural wood
USA 2007 Rosewood Gretsch 22,13,16 w/12inch 70's Rosewood Gretsch tom
Posted on 14 years ago
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:Santa::Santa:Hey Super B Hows Our Patient Coming Along, I Just Checked On The 40's 13" Zildjian Hihat I Am Doing This To And It Will Need Another Week Or Two For Mine, It Really Helps When The Weather Is Warmer, But Last Time I Checked It's Freakn Cold!!!!

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 14 years ago
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[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvyMFNH13WQ[/ame]

Not a Guru... just interested..
Posted on 14 years ago
#98
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From vintagemore2000

:Santa::Santa:Hey Super B Hows Our Patient Coming Along, I Just Checked On The 40's 13" Zildjian Hihat I Am Doing This To And It Will Need Another Week Or Two For Mine, It Really Helps When The Weather Is Warmer, But Last Time I Checked It's Freakn Cold!!!!

I have been real busy, I have not had a chance to do the experiment.

Rogers early Fullerton Blue Strata 22,13,16 w/brass Dynasonic
My first kit, 1983 Ludwig Rocker? (it has the classic lugs and 4ply maple shell) 22,12,13,16 ..now in black oyster pearl. I still have it
Stop Sign USA Gretsch (80's), black nitron jasper shell 22,12,13,16
1995 Fibes Austin,Texas Badge (original owner) 22,10,12,16,18 in natural wood
USA 2007 Rosewood Gretsch 22,13,16 w/12inch 70's Rosewood Gretsch tom
Posted on 14 years ago
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I did this about 10 years ago when I was young and impressionable, I buried them for about a week because I was too impatient and wanted to see if it did anything....it made them dirty....so I cleaned them...and then they sounded exactly the same as the did before.......hahah

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Posted on 14 years ago
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