Detail 01
Leather rather than felt
Leather compresses less over time than felt, so bell height and sizzle stay consistent through a run of gigs.
Product detailSKU #1275761454650
SABIANLeather Cymbal Pads
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Leather pads that sit between cymbal and stand hardware to cut metal-on-metal contact. For drummers protecting cymbal bells and quieting stand rattle.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers who move kits often and stack cymbals in bags
- Replacing worn or missing felts on existing cymbal stands
- Cutting hardware rattle on close-miked or recorded kits
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers wanting a sound change — these are hardware protection only
- Anyone needing full stand hardware; these are pads alone
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
Pad, not a full stack
Goes between cymbal and metal wing nut or seat. Existing sleeves and washers still do their job.
Detail 03
Sold as a drum accessory, not a cymbal
Nothing here alters tone. It reduces keyholing risk and metal contact wear at the mounting hole.
Detail 04
Universal cymbal-stand fitment
Works with standard 8mm cymbal tilters across brands, so it is not tied to SABIAN stands.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check how many pads come in the pack against how many stands you run
- 02Cymbal sleeves are separate — pads alone will not stop keyholing
- 03Thicker pads raise cymbal height slightly; you may want to re-set tilters
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do these replace felt washers?
They serve the same role at the cymbal-to-hardware contact point. Leather holds its thickness longer than felt, which packs down with playing.
02Will these change my cymbal sound?
Not meaningfully. They are protection hardware. Cymbal tone comes from the metal, the tilt angle, and how loose you leave the wing nut.
03Do they fit non-SABIAN stands?
Yes. They mount on standard cymbal-stand posts, so brand of stand does not matter.
04Does this include the sleeve for the stand post?
No. These are pads. The plastic or rubber sleeve that protects the cymbal hole is a separate part.
