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Cymbal Maintenance ? (No, not cleaning)

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I bought my 22" A. Zildjian ride (2820g) new in 1965.

I recently realized it has a 50's stamp (No dots)

In my younger days I was not always very mindful when transporting my cymbals. No damage really, other than a couple of surface scratches, but there are some small nicks around the edge. I guess what are called "flea bites". If you run your fingernail around the cymbal you can feel them.

Question is. Would it be advisable to take some VERY fine sandpaper or emery cloth to the edge to smooth it back out?

Or, should it just be left alone?

Posted on 10 years ago
#1
Posts: 5295 Threads: 226

These flea bites give the cymbal character now...I say just leave it be...

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
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1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
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1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 10 years ago
#2
Posts: 53 Threads: 6

There are many things that I prefer to be perfectly smooth.

The edge of a cymbal is one just one.

Later,

Matt

Posted on 10 years ago
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