Oh, no!

[Drum Monkey]

Just like every other similiar story, I was playing my drums today, same as always, when I noticed a crack in my 18" AAXplosion crash :eek: :mad: :upset:

I've had it since March 2004, and no damage had been caused up to now. My technique has stayed the same since I stopped taking lessons, and my drum teacher said it was good then. I'm thinking it's maybe the new sticks I picked up, Zildjian Adrian Young sticks. The cymbal has red marks all over the edges, and the crack (19mm in length) comes from the top edge of the cymbal.

I'm just disapointed and if I can't control the crack replacing it will be a detour in my already long list of drum gear to buy.

Edit: I'll try some careful drilling tonight and see how it goes!

-DM

[ant_182]

Doesn't it come with a warrenty or something? If not good luck with the controling! Sorry to hear that buddy!





-Ant-

[Drum Monkey]

Sabian AAX cymbals come with a 1 year warranty, unfortunately long expired!

-DM

[ant_182]

Awww man, too bad. That's a real shame. Now you'll have to invest in some A's or A customs! :lol: Good luck!





-Ant-

[poppinfresh]

good, i hope all of your cymbals crack

[Drum Monkey]

Awww man, too bad. That's a real shame. Now you'll have to invest in some A's or A customs! :lol: Good luck!





-Ant-
I think I'll go for some HHX/HH/K/K Customs... I'm not sure right now I'm just hoping I can save this one!

poppinfresh, why the dislike? :confused:

-DM

[Sabian4015]

Let's be positive now kids.

Man that sucks bad. Guess your gonna have to invest in another one, because those are really good cymbals.

[Drum Monkey]

Let's be positive now kids.

Man that sucks bad. Guess your gonna have to invest in another one, because those are really good cymbals.
Yes it's an excellent cymbal, I love the sound!

-DM

[Sean]

good, i hope all of your cymbals crack
Do you need a hug?


If you liked the AAXplosion and want something that sounds like it then I would advise against K customs, theyre too dry compared to AAX IMO

[NCDrummer]

DRILL STRAIGHT!

yeah man when i get like my Customs (if i ever do) i'm gonna get Insurance or something for'em

[Drum Monkey]

Do you need a hug?


If you liked the AAXplosion and want something that sounds like it then I would advise against K customs, theyre too dry compared to AAX IMO
I'm not necessarily trying to match something to it, of course HHX/HH/K/K Custom cymbals are going to be darker...

-DM

[Drum Monkey]

I just drilled the cymbal and played it a little. Hopefully it'll hold out for a while so I can make some purchases before finally replacing it!

-DM

[Zildjian]

:( .

[Drum Monkey]

:( .
Pretty much. I just hope it'll hold out with the drilled hole for a while.

-DM

[NCDrummer]

I'll pray for your cymbal

[Drum Monkey]

I'll pray for your cymbal
Haha :lol: Thanks.

It should be fine, it's too bad that happened though... On the bright side I'll have an extra cymbal once it's replaced.

-DM

[Black_Dahlia]

lol did he just say cymbal insurance? is their such a thing u can prob insure most things but im not sure. if so ill go insure my penis.

[NCDrummer]

what penis? lol...

Well i dunno..there might be...but doubtful...cause i thought about it...why would any insurance company want to insure something that you hit hard and repeatedly with a wooden (or Alluminum) stick? But hey! When i'm rich and famous i'll start and Drum Insurance Inc. so that you all can buy **** you want and if you break it on accident we'll replace it immiedetly.

Zak R.
President & Founder of Drum Insurance Inc.

'Cause when you ****ed up your kit, call 1-800-DRUM-INC

*Annoying Jingle "When your cymbal's cracked, your bass drum is smashed, there is always one person you can count on. Through thick and thin, through rain,sleet, or pants. Call 1-800-DRUM-INC!"*

Copyright ©2006-2010, Drum Insurance Incorporated

[NCDrummer]

C'mon Thats Hilarous!

[Sync0pation]

why 2010

[NCDrummer]

I dunno...just made it up...geez!

[pitchfork]

Thats awesome, can I be co founder of the company :)

[NCDrummer]

Yeah man totally

[Black_Dahlia]

hey hey hey i was the one who asked about it. comeee onnn at least i wanna be the dancing drum stick that looks like a penis on the commercial : (

[NCDrummer]

ok ok ok! you can be the dancing peni- i mean drumstick that CONVENTLY looks like a penis...for our lady viewers :naughty:! So when you do the commercial jump towards the camera repeatedly

[Walrus James]

HHX 18" Studio Crash, I promise you won't regret it.

[Drum Monkey]

HHX 18" Studio Crash, I promise you won't regret it.
Well put it this way, when I go into the store to look for a new crash, I'll be trying every crash in there, so if it's there and I like it, I'll pick it up. I won't be buying a replacement crash in a while anyways, as long as my drilling holds up.

-DM

[NCDrummer]

Don't buy from a dealer...you'll prolly get ripped off!

[Drum Monkey]

Don't buy from a dealer...you'll prolly get ripped off!
I have my ways of getting lower prices...

-DM

[Plan B.]

Haha don't worry NCDrummer I appreciate your post!

:lol:

Anyway, on a darker note, it's always a drummer's worst nightmare to find a crack. I know it's happened to me more than once, and each time it doesn't get any easier...

[NCDrummer]

HOORAY! I'M APPRECIATED!


I haven't had a cracked cymbal yet....course mine are stock...and are basically round peices of sheet metal painted bronze...