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Ludwig hi hat cymbal cup quick fix repair

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Here's a quick repair tip for extending the life of a broken Ludwig rubber hihat cymbal cup.

I simply just used the tapered rubber grip from a ball point pen. Works like a charm so far.

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Marathon - Lido Supreme - Majestic - Heit - Dia Deluxe
Posted on 6 years ago
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Crafty sir.

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Posted on 6 years ago
#2
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Thank you for the tip! Good idea!

Brian

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 6 years ago
#3
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Nice...what brand pen?

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 6 years ago
#4
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Hey I'm not sure what brand pen it was. I think it was a mailing sample from work(Usps). I had used it till the ink ran out and was getting ready to toss it. I always take pens apart to see what new ways manufactures put the little gizmos together and I noticed I could slide the rubber grip on and off and reposition it etc. That's when I realized I had a cymbal sleeve in my hand! :idea:

Marathon - Lido Supreme - Majestic - Heit - Dia Deluxe
Posted on 6 years ago
#5
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Can buy the nylon tubing 3/8 outer 5/16 inner . McMaster Carr comes in 5 foot lengths though about $6 . You epoxy it in .. I have plenty private e mail me priv if you need some

Posted on 6 years ago
#6
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Every drummer should have a foot or so of surgical tubing in their kit bag...

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Posted on 6 years ago
#7
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I did the same with mine with rubber tubing, the same I use for sleeves on my cymbal stands. I had to enlarge the hole in the cup a bit with a drill until it fit snug and then glued it in place.

Posted on 6 years ago
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