The Miller Machine
Finger Cymbal Machine
Finger Cymbal Machine
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Play your finger cymbal, or crotale, with any stick, beater, or mallet.
This is especially helpful in a modern pit setting where you're expected to play multiple percussion instruments at once.
Improved Finger Cymbal Arm makes it easier to adjust the position to find the optimum beater position.
More info below.
[crotale, finger cymbal, mount, not included]
Always There
No need to search for your misplaced finger cymbal in your setup.
Always there, ready to play.
Easy On, Easy Off
Slide your finger cymbal (or crotale) on and off.
Easy to do, and fast enough to change between tunes.
Brass, Steel, or Ball?
Most Finger Cymbals
Dream, Meinl, Sabian, TreeWorks, Weiss, and Zildjian, all work great.
Not compatible with
LP model LP436.
Anywhere, Any Setup
Set it and forget it.
Use any 3/8" percussion mount to place your Finger Cymbal anywhere in your setup.
Full Two Octaves
Use any single crotale note from the full two octaves on your Finger Cymbal Machine, they'll all work.
Slide the mount side to side to find the optimal striking position.
Striking Surface
Includes custom-made red latex striking surface.
- Natural Feel
- Excellent Rebound
- Minimal Stick Attack
- Great Visibility in Low-Light Settings
What's Included
- Finger Cymbal Arm
- Finger Cymbal Mount
- Miller Machine Body
- Brass, Brass Ball or Steel Beater
In stock, ready to ship, from Seattle, Washington.
Finger Cymbal Arm - Video
"Why didn’t I think of that."
"No questions, just wanted to tell you what a great idea you had. I played most of the National Tours that came through Orlando and Tampa from 1990 thru 2020. I first heard it when Mary Poppins came through. I couldn’t figure how the drummer made the mallet switch and played 16th notes, he used two. It was a 'why didn’t I think of that moment'. I’m glad you did!"
Thanks, Chuck. from my iPhone
Overview - Video
In The Wild
Customer Reviews
I use both the triangle and finger cymbal Miller Machines. They are excellent for theater work and other multi-percussion gigs. Highly recommended!
Thanks for your positive feedback Thomas! I'm glad the Machines are working out for you! Billy
Wish this machine was available when I started playing shows back in the 70s. An absolute game changer. Thanks for your ingenuity! Highly recommend the upgrade to the brass beater.
Glad you like it Danny, better late than never :) And thank you for your support! Billy
I purchased one of the triangle machines a while back and it was a total game changer for my playing as a pit percussionist. I was gearing up to play Fiddler on the Roof and needed to play the finger cymbals pretty quickly while transitioning to playing with sticks. Then the light bulb went off and I remembered there was a Miller machine for that, too, and so here we are. Again, a smooth transition thanks to Billy Miller's clever innovations for the percussion world.
Thank you Jessie! Glad the Finger Cymbal Machine could help you out with Fiddler :) Billy
I have purchased both the triangle machine and the finger cymbal machine. Both are FANTASTIC. Best money I have ever spent.
Billy is an awesome guy! I had the pleasure of meeting him and touring his shop when I happened to be in Seattle and was able to pick up my newest purchase in person. It was great! Billy is so personable both online and in person. He loves what he does and loves working with all his customers. I look forward to seeing BF him the next time I’m in Seattle. Such a fascinating fellow.
Gretchen! So nice to meet you. Thanks for stopping by the shop, and thank you for this wonderful review! Keep in touch. Billy