ION Drum Rocker cymbal fix in less than 4 minutes

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The original video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfCt-fkBbc0

This is an instructional video on how to stop rattling, double hits, and dropped notes on your ION drum rocker cymbals. The original poster of this solution is in the link above, so why did I make this video? This is merely to prove that it works and the improvements it makes, as well as show it all it one cut.

I suggest watching the video up until 2:44, then skip to 4:15-5:42, and then skip again to 8:15. (that is, unless you like to watch me unscrew and re-screw the cymbal)

Happy drumming!

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[TruClassic]

@ComiCast why do you think the screws wouldn't come out, its because the poles were broken and stuck on the screw so it wouldn't loosen or tighten. there is videos on what guys do to fix this. one guy just keeps the cover off and he puts some kind of putty to keep the circuitry in place.look it up if u want

[ComiCast]

@TruClassic You were right, taking out the poles definitely got rid of a lot more noise. Thank you for the tip.

[TruClassic]

@ComiCast man you really took that the wong way. if you watch the vid again or open up the cymbal you can see that the screw poles on the bottom are broken off. its a common problem with the ion cymbals(design defect) it turns out they break from hitting edge shots instead of hitting the cymbals on the top like you should on the high hat and ride. you really seem like a hyper person, not healthy, lol.

[ComiCast]

@TruClassic I apologize for taking it the wrong way, but you never specified that you meant the poles were broken internally. Be more specific and don't make inflammatory comments when you're trying to be constructive (such as referring to me being unhealthily "hyper", but I'll just take that as a defensive response). I'll take another look at the cymbals and let you know if it was the problem.

[TruClassic]

did the cymbal continue to double hit? cuz thats why you couldn't screw in the screws cuz the little poles that the screws screw into are broken off hence it rattles when struck causing an unwanted hit. i'm surprised you didn't pick up on it, probably cuz u were so worried about video length.

[ComiCast]

@TruClassic No it doesn't double hit (aside from a rare double hit once in a while, no where near how often it hit before). The screws are tightly screwed, not "broken off" and they are not the source of the noise. I'm surprised you bothered to comment because you were so worried about sounding like a jackass. (the length of the video only showing how quickly and simply it can be done)

[bobagreg1]

ComiCast! i had the same prob with my kit... the reason why that cymbal is making that atrocious sound is because you have 3 broken nut plates on that cymbal. The 3 screws that you could not remove from the back plate have the nut plates broken behind them... Those nut plates are suppose to be attached to the cymbal. With those 3 nut plates broken, the back plate chatters on the cymbal causing that atrocious sound... Try gluing those nut plates back in place. That will fix the chatter. Rock On!

[ComiCast]

@HBlakeH I literally couldn't tighten them more without breaking the screw, but I forgot, you could touch them yourself.

[tayjadster]

I just glued the posts back into place with a good quality RC glue and haven't had a problem ever since.

[thegodofrock101]

do you have the lars ulrich sticks or are those just black and white sticks

[sfservice75]

now I watched more of the video and have another comment lol...it sounds worse because of the loose or missing screws in the front that you mentioned. You do need those screws in there I'm pretty sure.

[sfservice75]

I was having trouble with my ion cymbals lately and I started to think that it was me and they make a horrible sound everytime I hit them...like a plastic cracking sound. Last night my husband tightened up all the screws for me on the bottom of the green and yellow cymbal and they work perfectly..I get every hit now..not getting any dropped notes or double hits or anything!! I was so excited!!

[TruClassic]

@ComiCast anytime man i care abou the rockbanders out there especially the drummers. peace