Detail 01
6 mm
Sleeve inner size matches a 6 mm tilter rod. Measure yours; 8 mm rods are common on heavier stands.
Product detailSKU #1273887992937
GibraltarCymbal Sleeve (4 Pack) 6 mm
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Four 6 mm plastic sleeves that slip over cymbal stand tilters to keep metal off your cymbals. Basic wear item for any drummer.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing cracked or missing sleeves on existing stands
- Stocking spares in a stick bag for gigs
- Setting up a used kit bought without sleeves
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Stands with thicker tilter rods than 6 mm
- Hi-hat clutches, which use different felts and hardware
- Anyone needing felts or wing nuts too — sleeves only
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
4 pack
Covers four stands, or two stands with spares. Sleeves split over time, so extras get used.
Detail 03
Sleeve
Sits between the metal rod and the cymbal's center hole, preventing the keyholing and cracks bare metal causes.
Detail 04
Drum accessory
A consumable, not hardware. Expect to replace them periodically as the plastic wears and splits.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Felts, washers, and wing nuts are separate — this is sleeves only
- 02Check your stand's rod diameter; 6 mm and 8 mm are both common
- 03Worn sleeves let cymbals contact metal, so replace before they split through
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do I know if I need 6 mm or 8 mm?
Measure the threaded rod on your cymbal tilter with calipers or check the stand's specs. Lighter stands are usually 6 mm.
02Do these come with felts?
No. Just four sleeves. Felts sit above and below the cymbal and are bought separately.
03Why do sleeves matter?
They stop the cymbal's center hole from riding on bare metal, which enlarges the hole and starts cracks that spread outward.
04Will these fit any brand of stand?
They fit stands with 6 mm tilter rods regardless of brand. Diameter is what matters, not the logo.
