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    Sorry everyone, i'm just full of questions today. Anyway i was wondering how often you change your felts or what is a good indication they are wore out? Any info will be greatly appreciated!

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    As long as I see felt , I dont change it. I dont think they really wear out .
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    I dont think I have ever changed mine!
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    I change mine when the cymbal no longer sits evenly. The way I check it is I spin the cymbal 360 degrees and if I see a wobble, I change the felt.

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    Good tip Late8! Thanks to all of you!

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    You're welcome Pearldrummer18

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    I never change them. Don't see the need to. Maybe if there was chunks missing or something.
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    change mine when i lose one

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    I've never changed a felt unless I lost 1.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PearlDrummer18 View Post
    Sorry everyone, i'm just full of questions today. Anyway i was wondering how often you change your felts or what is a good indication they are wore out? Any info will be greatly appreciated!
    Every 10 years or so!

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    Er...well....I'm ashamed to admit I don't even have any felts at the moment....er better go buy some..cos like they are important..


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    i dont use felts, i use these......

    they have quadrupled my cymbal life.
    Last edited by DamageDrummer; 11-10-2011 at 09:20 AM.

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    How often do I change cymbal felt? I guess I'll let you know when I do, and I wouldn't count on that anytime soon.
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    when they are down to a 1/4 inch or if they were thin to begin with 1/8 inch. i usually use 1 inch felts though sometimes i use 1/4 or 1/2 when i buy a cheap clamp or something.
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    Your susposed to change felts? Ive only replaced lost ones.

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    I don't really think there's a need to change the felts. Unless of course, they're lost.
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    i dont change one unles it gets torn up and you can hear the cymbal hitting the stand
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    Quote Originally Posted by DamageDrummer View Post
    i dont use felts, i use these......

    they have quadrupled my cymbal life.
    What are these and who makes them!? I want them ha ha!
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    I put all new felt on my cymbals a couple of days ago. Looks like i'm good to go for another 10 or 20 yrs! Thanks!

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    Quote Originally Posted by gonefishin View Post
    As long as I see felt , I dont change it. I dont think they really wear out .
    No wear and tear but I like to have my cymbals sitting level so when I crash, the sticks hits the cymbal at a consistant dynamic level all of the time. I notice if a felt has gone soft on one side and the cymbal is slanted, the wash is different due to the angle of the felt vs movement below the cymbal cup.

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    I can't say i've ever had to change my felts...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fades Away View Post
    What are these and who makes them!? I want them ha ha!
    Aquarion makes them
    And I dont use felt I use rubbers lol
    Now think about that one lol

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    The only time I'll change a felt is if I lose one when transporting my kit
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