Found the secret to cleaning cymbals

[Captain Bash]

Don’t do it.

 

[C.M. Jones]

I'm on board with this imperative. My Zildjian A Avedis cymbals have a factory-applied patina finish that isn't designed for cleaning. I plan to let corrosion run its course.

There's debate over the impact of patina. Some say it's only visual, while others claim it has sound-altering properties. Paul Francis, Director of Cymbal Innovation at Zildjian, imparts that patina gives cymbals a warmer, more controlled voice. I'll take his word for it.

 

[KamaK]

A clean dry towel, followed by a damp warm towel, followed by a clean dry towel.