IMPORTANT CARE FOR YOUR A AVEDIS AND KEROPE CYMBALS Attention: This cymbal was hand-crafted in the USA and uses special processes that give this cymbal its unique character and looks. Color variations are a normal part of this very unique cymbal. A Avedis and Kerope cymbals undergo a proprietary aging process that adds to their tonality and character. DO NOT CLEAN THIS CYMBAL USING CYMBAL CLEANER OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF CLEANING PRODUCT . DO NOT STORE IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR ELEVATED TEMPERATURES . ONLY STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. DO NOT LABEL OR PUT ANYTHING ON TOP OF THE PATINA FINISH. This may alter the finish of your cymbal in unintended ways.