Effects of Hammering and Lathing Cymbals

Effects of Hammering and Lathing Cymbals

The hammering and lathing steps of the cymbal manufacturing process are crucial to shaping the overall sound profile of a cymbal. Understanding how these processes change the physical and sonic properties of an unfinished cymbal is important for any drummer looking to...
Cymbal Anatomy 101

Cymbal Anatomy 101

Cymbals come in a variety of weights and sizes, and produce an array of sounds. They can be bright and explosive, dark and complex, warm and full, classic, modern, and every description in between. Understanding how the physical properties of a cymbal affect its tone...