Made for informative purposes only, here's the next in a series of videos made for members of my Patreon program detailing my preferred method for installation of a rivet in a cymbal. / collingwoodcymbals
This is great info! Can't wait to see a video explaining the sound differences between cluster rivets and perimeter rivets. Is there something about the wobble of the cymbal's edge that indicates the best place to drill? Or various places (for different sustain amounts)?
Thanks! Yes if you have, for example, a very loose, wobbly cymbal but you want a subtle sizzle effect, installing rivets right at the edge might not be the best idea due to the amount of movement, so perhaps there's a spot a few inches in which isn't wobbling quite so much? Sometimes the difference is negligible, depending on the cymbal and what you're hoping to achieve, but it's worth taking a minute or two to consider.
These are brass plated steel. Cotter keys would be worth trying, not sure the shape of them would provide enough sizzle, but maybe with some manipulation! Split pins (stationery supplies) can work well too, and are very easy (& cheap) to add and remove.
Where are you based? I'm in Bristol, UK, and can do it, or you can find a local cymbalsmith on this map I created: collingwoodcymbals.com/pages/cymbalsmiths-of-the-world
Good question! I'm afraid I don't remember but I'd recommend 2mm. Smaller is good but they snap easily if you overdo the pressure, risking scratching the cymbal.
This is a terrible video. This is how come in one year you only have 12 comments. Where's your other video talking about what a cluster is compared to other spacings? Do better.