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Originally Posted by Tubthumper does cleaning affect tone? If so, in what way? For better or for worse?
when I opened the lid of the cymbal case I was immediately overcome by the smell of stale beer and cigarettes. Ah, memories..... 
So should I clean these puppies or just let them be - in their present, mucky state?? |
I wouldn't. Especially if you record them. I like burying cymbals in the back yard, personally. Cleaning them is just wrong. I mean, if there are objects on it (a cigarette butt, a McDonalds fry stuck with dried ketchup), you might want to remove such things. But as for tarnishing, that's what makes 'em sound good!