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smartalecc5 · Puppy Joined: 08 Jan 2003 Posts: 203 Location: Illinois

What are all those dimples on cymbals?? Is there a way to get rid of them? Look on the right side and look at the high-hats.. How does that affect your sound?http://www.midwestpercussion.com/cymbals/zild_zbtplus.html
Also, i heard saurencethai (sp? - lol) say the ZXT were indeed good. I, indeed are looking for new cymbals now. You recommend them? Thank you. I bet me saying indeed twice made you want to #Microwave

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Saurencaerthai · King Kong Joined: 24 Sep 2002 Posts: 2609

Hey there!

Those dimples are actually hammering marks. A lil cymbal history lesson:
When they first were making cymbals, the artisans had to hand hammer each cymbal into it's proper shape once it was cast. In modern day times, it is usually only the higher end cymbals which recieve the hand hammering. For many other cymbals, the hammering (if any) is done my a pneumatic hammer. These hammering marks affect the cymbals sound because of how they alter the path of the waves through the cymbal. Essentially, no, you can't get rid of them, nor do you want to.

I have played the ZXT's and I think they are a great step forward in terms of "entry level" cymbals. Their rides close the gap between beginner and higher end cymbals, with their great stick definition and lack of excessive overtones. The hihats and crashes are a little on the heavy side, but not necessarily bad. Overall, I hope this line stays.

smartalecc5 · Puppy Joined: 08 Jan 2003 Posts: 203 Location: Illinois

thank you