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How Does Thickness And Weight Affect Cymbal Sound?

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How Does Thickness And Weight Affect Cymbal Sound?

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The thicker the cymbal, the heavier it will be and the brighter and louder the sound. Compare a 16″ Bright Crash and a 16″ AA Rock Crash. Both are basically identical in shape, with the same bell size. The heavier Rock Crash is brighter sounding, has greater sustain, and is louder; it’s everything a ‘rock’ drummer would want to play. Most drummers find it best to gauge their needs by using medium weight cymbals as a starting point. From there it is possible to identify the need for lighter or heavier models.