Cymbal Skin

Abstract

CYMBAL SKIN is a one-piece removable disc-like muffling device for the percussion instrument known as a cymbal. It will be made from pliable, stretchy gum rubber approximately ⅛″ thick. The main body and surface texture will be smooth. The disc will stretch around the cymbal's circumference and “tuck” under its edge. The material surrounding the cymbal bell will be upraised from the main body to resemble a “turtle-neck” look; providing an additional playing surface for the musician/drummer. The material following and curling under the outer edge of the cymbal will also have an upraised buildup called a “reinforcement ring.” Visually, this reinforcement ring will resemble that of pizza dough. The reinforcement ring serves to add strength to the device design so the long-term damaging affects of being struck by a drumstick will be minimized. Cymbal Skins will be produced in 15 different diameter sizes (in inches) ranging from 6 to 24.

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