Collingwood Cymbals Blog
Cymbals and Rest.
Listen in to the differences between a rested cymbal and one fresh from the hammers and lathe. Here are two 21" rides, both made from similar weight flat blanks. One...
Cymbals and Rest.
Listen in to the differences between a rested cymbal and one fresh from the hammers and lathe. Here are two 21" rides, both made from similar weight flat blanks. One...
How (and Why) to Flatten a Cymbal's Edge.
Taken from a new Patreon-exclusive video post, this preview shows a little insight into a few methods of flattening a cymbal. This tends to be most useful when making or...
How (and Why) to Flatten a Cymbal's Edge.
Taken from a new Patreon-exclusive video post, this preview shows a little insight into a few methods of flattening a cymbal. This tends to be most useful when making or...
Why Share Knowledge?
I first put the idea of teaching cymbal-making out into the world several years ago, initially just a tentative question to friends and followers to gauge interest. Many responded positively,...
Why Share Knowledge?
I first put the idea of teaching cymbal-making out into the world several years ago, initially just a tentative question to friends and followers to gauge interest. Many responded positively,...
The Joy of Teaching is in the Learning.
Today I welcomed drummer and fellow Bristolian Jon Clark to my workshop for a 'Make Your Own Cymbal' experience. Over the course of 3 hours, we talked a little theory,...
The Joy of Teaching is in the Learning.
Today I welcomed drummer and fellow Bristolian Jon Clark to my workshop for a 'Make Your Own Cymbal' experience. Over the course of 3 hours, we talked a little theory,...
Don't Throw Them Away!
Having worked as an independent cymbalsmith for nearly 10 years, I find I often forget that for many drummers, the idea of making a cymbal by hand simply never crosses...
Don't Throw Them Away!
Having worked as an independent cymbalsmith for nearly 10 years, I find I often forget that for many drummers, the idea of making a cymbal by hand simply never crosses...
Joining Forces
I'm extremely lucky to be able to work for myself and run my own business, but working alone means I often lose perspective and motivation.Aside from making cymbals, I have...
Joining Forces
I'm extremely lucky to be able to work for myself and run my own business, but working alone means I often lose perspective and motivation.Aside from making cymbals, I have...