Clear Rubber Playing surface

[inktrocity]

Anyone try any "clear" or "transparent" rubber playing surfaces on their DIY cymbals? If so I am looking for a part number to at least buy a sample. I know it is rather expensive, but I may do a few at a time. I did find 1/16" transparent from mcmaster @ $30 for 12"X12".

Right now I am using 1/8" black mouse pads which works "OK". I would rather a much more natural look.

[roadking]

I posted that I use the hart rubber on mine. Works great and looks good too. Youcan buy these from Hart directly but beware, they are expensive.

[inktrocity]

I've seen your post before. I emailed hart for a price quote. (However I have 6-8 DIY cymbals - ouch). I was hoping someone would come along with a cheaper source, before I ordered them.

[bogiesbad]

Look in the links sticky at the top of the page...Jman uses sheets from McMasters and adheres them with special double stick tape. "The Red Stuff" I think is the name of the tape.

[JmanWord]

Look in the links sticky at the top of the page...Jman uses sheets from McMasters and adheres them with special double stick tape. "The Red Stuff" I think is the name of the tape.

I think the top surface is what he is trying to deaden on this.... I haven't tried much on cymbal tops except standard Zildjian Cymbal mutes which work OK... but are black.... I also have used the same vinyl I use on cymbal bottoms on my cowbell playing surface and that works fine, but those are stuffed with foam....

[inktrocity]

bogies ... yes I have killer red....worked great on the cymbal bottoms. What i'm looking for is similar to hart dynamics "striking area" style rubber. There is some one Mcmaster-carr but pretty costly. (although cheaper than Hart stuff). Like I stated below it;s $30 for a 12X12" 1/16" thick sheet which I guess if cut right could cover 3-4 cymbals.

[Sabre]

It's not clear, but it is relatively inexpensive...

Pure Gum Rubber Sheets

[roadking]

Looks like the stuff Hart used to use before the new metal cymbals came out.
RK

[inktrocity]

Thanks Sabre, that stuff might work. It almost could blend in with the cymbal.

In any event I can try a sheet of that Pure Gum Rubber before having to refinance my house to get clear rubber from Hart.

[Sabre]

I'll definately be interested to hear how it works out if you decide to try it.