Making Sizzle Cymbals?

[mikeh]

I agree with Stefan, something like the little "pull chains" to turn on a ceiling light (different materials and different sizes obviously can produce dirrent tones.

There is also a device (with rivets mounted on it) that threads on the cymbal stand which can be folded done to make contact with the cymbal (or folded up if you don't want a sizzel).

I suggest you do not drill to install rivets unless you really know what you're doing (perhaps a drum shop in your area has someone on staff with experiance in this).

The "best way" to install rivets is to install them on one side of a cymbal - start with one, if that is not the sound you need add a second (3 would likely be the max).

When I visited the Sabian factory a few years back, I got a great education on the placment and use of rivets - the main thing I learned, is to leave it to people who know what they're doing.