{"product_id":"agean-crash-paper-thin-16-elegant-259405","title":"16\" CRASH PAPER THIN ELEGANT","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context and Positioning in the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Agean \u003cstrong\u003eElegant\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Paper Thin\" crash is part of the great tradition of Turkish handcrafted cymbals, made in \u003cstrong\u003eUzunkopru\u003c\/strong\u003e. Within the Agean range, the Elegant series aims for a balance between musicality, sensitivity, and timbral personality. This \u003cstrong\u003ePaper Thin\u003c\/strong\u003e version prioritizes immediate vibration and natural control of duration, with a deliberately raw and authentic sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho This Drum\/Cymbal Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 16-inch crash is particularly suited for drummers and percussionists of \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to expert level\u003c\/strong\u003e seeking an expressive cymbal capable of speaking at low dynamics. It is very comfortable in \u003cstrong\u003ejazz\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eblues\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efolk\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eindie\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eacoustic music\u003c\/strong\u003e, and studio contexts where present accents are desired without overpowering the mix. Its short sustain also facilitates modern setups focused on control, especially in small venues and rehearsals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Innovations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \"\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Thin\u003c\/strong\u003e \" concept relies on reduced thickness to offer an \u003cstrong\u003einstant attack\u003c\/strong\u003e and excellent touch sensitivity. The cymbal remains \u003cstrong\u003eraw\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003eslight, very fine lathing on the edge\u003c\/strong\u003e, a detail that influences diffusion and sound texture while maintaining a handcrafted look. The \u003cstrong\u003ehand hammering\u003c\/strong\u003e introduces controlled irregularities that enrich the spectrum, resulting in a cymbal that is less \"perfect\" but more alive, with a response that subtly varies depending on the striking location.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThanks to the \u003cstrong\u003eB20 Bronze\u003c\/strong\u003e, this crash develops a rich color with complex harmonics and the typical musicality of high-end alloys. The \"Paper Thin\" thickness promotes a \u003cstrong\u003equick opening\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003elow sustain\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing short, lively crashes that are easy to place among instruments without masking the snare drum or guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eraw finish\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ediscreet lathing\u003c\/strong\u003e on the edge reinforce the announced \u003cstrong\u003erustic\u003c\/strong\u003e aspect, with a more earthy, less bright attack and a \"grainy\" feel highly appreciated for organic atmospheres. The result: a cymbal ideal for marking expressive accents, with a dry and controlled sound even at low volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2rem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eCrash cymbal\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003ePaper Thin Crash\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e16 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eElegant\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eTraditional\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHammering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eHand\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eRaw\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLathing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eLight, very fine on the edge\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound Character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eVery rustic tones\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSustain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of Manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eTurkey, Uzunkopru\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlloy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eB20 Bronze\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e80 percent copper, 20 percent tin, traces of silver\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eSplash cymbals and cymbals from the R Series\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eDefects and cracks appearing in the lathing groove, in the same direction as the lathing lines\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eModels excluded from the standard warranty require a specially adapted set\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Agean","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54360822087955,"sku":"259405","price":255.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/ed7caccb0e0b768cedc95da7114cf80e1f81f4f8_AGEV2_EL16CRPT.jpg?v=1787399188","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/agean-16-crash-paper-thin-elegant-259405","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}