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    well i cracked my efx cymbal at a gig on Friday night, about 2mm, the only reason i can think is because the cymbal was up against a curtain and it couldn't swing when i hit it, i do hit rather hard so i'm addressing that, i'm going to change my technique so i swoosh it rather than come down on it, i'm going to have to get a new one after Christmas, first one i've cracked so it's not all bad.
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    Everything wears out.

    Are you going to fix the cymbal, cut or drill the crack?

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    It happens. Good to hear you're looking at the possibility that technique does have a lot to do with cracking cymbals.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 8beat View Post
    Everything wears out.

    Are you going to fix the cymbal, cut or drill the crack?
    yes i think so, my Pal is going to do it for me.
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    always sucks when a cymbal gets cracked, good to hear you got plans other then throwing it out though
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    Yeah, see if you can repair it. It may not last very long depending on the technique, placement of the crack, and what cymbal it is, but you'll be able to use it for longer. Sometimes repaired cymbals last for years.

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    Plus, since it's an EFX cymbal, it is already meant to sound a little trashy, so the crack will just add to it

    I've always preferred chinas that were cracked. Sounds more like how I want a china to sound.
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    Ehh, well it happens eventually. Some cymbals will have a short life, others will be with you for a heckuva long time. All depends on the circumstances. Hopefully your mate will sort it out.
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    Where abouts is the crack, there are lots of ways of saving it

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    It's on the edge of the biggest cut out part.
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    It’s still an efx cymbal, cracked or not.
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