Detail 01
8 mm
The sleeve's inner fit. Measure your tilter post diameter first, since 6 mm and 8 mm posts are both common.
Product detailSKU #1273887992987
GibraltarCymbal Sleeves 4-Pack - 8 mm
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Four replacement plastic sleeves that slip over cymbal stand tilter posts, keeping metal from touching the cymbal bell hole.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing worn sleeves before they let metal contact the cymbal
- Stocking spares in a gig bag or hardware case
- Refreshing an older kit's stands cheaply
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Stands with posts thicker or thinner than 8 mm
- Drummers wanting quick-release cymbal mounting systems
- Hi-hat clutch use, which needs a different part
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 cymbal positions. A typical five-piece kit setup with crash, ride, and splash needs about this many.
Detail 03
Plastic sleeve
Acts as the wear part. It takes the friction so the cymbal hole and the threaded post both stay intact.
Detail 04
$3.49 for four
Cheap enough to replace at the first sign of cracking rather than waiting for a keyholed cymbal.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your stand's threaded post before ordering, 8 mm is not universal
- 02Felts and wing nuts are separate items
- 03Sleeves split over time, so check them at every kit teardown
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do I know if I need 8 mm or 6 mm?
Measure the threaded post on your cymbal stand tilter with calipers, or pull an old sleeve and measure its inner diameter. Heavier stands more often use 8 mm.
02Do these stop keyholing?
They are the main defense. The sleeve keeps the metal post off the cymbal's bell hole, which is what wallows the hole out over time.
03Do I still need felts?
Yes. Sleeves protect the hole from side contact. Felts sit above and below the cymbal to cushion it vertically. They do different jobs.
04Will these fit other brands of stands?
Any stand with an 8 mm tilter post should take them. Sleeve fit is about post diameter, not brand.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- 8 mm
