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Cymbal sleeve for thick post

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I have one of the new Trixon cocktail kits and love it. But I am concerned about my cymbals mounted on the included cymbal arm because there is no plastic or rubber sleeve isolating the cymbal hole from the metal rod, which can lead to keyholing. I tried to find or make a sleeve, but nothing seems to fit the large diameter rod and still allows the cymbal to fit. The challenge is that the sleeve needs to be able to slip on and off easily, since the cymbals stack on the arm, but when I try rubber tubing that fits easily, the diameter is too big for the cymbals to fit. Any suggestions for an appropriate cymbal sleeve?

This is the cocktail kit I have:

http://www.trixondrumsusa.com/cocktail/trixon-cocktail-drum-kit-orange-sparkle

Posted on 7 years ago
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Don't know if it would last... but maybe try some heat shrink tubing, a double dose ??

Cheers

John

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Posted on 7 years ago
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I have had a bit of luck using clear plastic tubing for wine making kits.

Posted on 7 years ago
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Yes about a buck a foot at the hardware store. The black stuff is more durable than the clear stuff. It is called Pisco but you can find the equivalent everywhere.

Keep fixing them up...
Posted on 7 years ago
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Maybe you can try the Aquarian cymbal springs.

Wayne

Posted on 7 years ago
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sorry just noticed it was a stack setup.

the springs will not work.

How about the Grombal cymbal grommets?

give that a look.

Wayne

Posted on 7 years ago
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You could try one layer of good cloth tape around the rod, replace as needed. Not the best but I've done it and it provides the needed isolation. Looks like the cymbal is mounted pretty flat, and if you're not whacking it like a madman the tape should last a good while...

Mitch

Posted on 7 years ago
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Try the Pet Center! They have all sizes and gauges of plastic tubing for fish tank set-ups. You might find something usable there.

John

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Posted on 7 years ago
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In a pinch you can use a old Bic pen or marker plastic body that fits diameter wise. Remove insides and cut to length. Bic pen seems to fit some of my stands and they are pretty durable.

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 7 years ago
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You should be able to find some rubber hose from an auto parts store or hardware store that you can cut to length.

Bring the rod and cymbal if you need to.

Posted on 7 years ago
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