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Originally Posted by lallakahina
Hi all,
I need to replace the elastic on my zills (the original broke a long time ago and I've been using hair tie elastic! But that's not holding up well either)
Any suggestions of where I can buy some good quality elastic appropriate for zills?
Thanks!
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Before you leave the house, measure the length of the slot in your cymbals (assuming it's a long slit and not a round hole).
Go to a fabric store. Look for a sign along one wall that says "Notions" - that's where the elastic will be.
The elastics are usually hanging in blister packs along a wall, though sometimes stores put them on a vertical pegboard aisle divider. Some fabric stores will also sell elastic by the yard, but I usually don't choose that because I don't want to fuss with taking it to the cutting counter and having them measure/cut a length for me.
You will see a dizzying array of elastics. Some will be white, some will be black. Either is fine - I choose black so that it won't become soiled over time.
Look for a width that is either the same as the slot length you measured, or 1/8 inch longer. Buy that.