{"product_id":"agean-crash-16-rock-master-259413","title":"16\" CRASH ROCK MASTER","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context and Positioning Within the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis crash comes from \u003cstrong\u003eartisan manufacturing in Turkey\u003c\/strong\u003e, in \u003cstrong\u003eUzunköprü\u003c\/strong\u003e, continuing a craftsmanship tradition where hammering and lathing shape both the sound and visual identity. Within the Agean catalog, the \u003cstrong\u003eRock Master\u003c\/strong\u003e series is positioned as a family of cymbals focused on \u003cstrong\u003eprojection\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eclear response\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to cut through a dense mix (saturated guitars, prominent bass, powerful drums) without losing clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWho This Drum\/Instrument Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAgean Rock Master 16-Inch Crash\u003c\/strong\u003e is aimed at \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to advanced drummers\u003c\/strong\u003e seeking a crash cymbal with immediate response, capable of marking accents with authority. It is particularly well-suited for \u003cstrong\u003erock\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehard rock\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emetal\u003c\/strong\u003e, punk, and powerful pop-rock, but can also be suitable for rehearsals and live performances whenever a crash that \"cuts through\" easily is needed, with a clear attack and available volume.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Innovations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe character of this crash relies on \u003cstrong\u003etraditional manufacturing\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003emanual hammering\u003c\/strong\u003e, complemented by a \u003cstrong\u003ecombination of treatments\u003c\/strong\u003e : \u003cstrong\u003edeep hammering\u003c\/strong\u003e to structure the response and enrich the spectrum, followed by \u003cstrong\u003elight lathing\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003every fine lathing\u003c\/strong\u003e to refine the attack, control diffusion, and add precision. This trio of finishes aims for a cymbal that is both quick under the stick and stable enough to withstand energetic playing, with an \"explosive\" feel typical of rock-oriented crashes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSound Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e16 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e, a crash is expected to have a quick vibration onset, generally a higher pitch than an 18-inch, and a good balance between \u003cstrong\u003eimpact\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003econtrol\u003c\/strong\u003e. Here, the goal is clear: a \u003cstrong\u003eclear attack\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003eprojection\u003c\/strong\u003e that immediately stands out, ideal for accents, choruses, and phrase endings that need to cut through the mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBronze B25 alloy\u003c\/strong\u003e (75 percent copper, 25 percent tin, traces of silver) contributes to a response that is both \u003cstrong\u003edense\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003edefined\u003c\/strong\u003e : copper provides warmth and body, while tin enhances clarity, sustain, and harmonic complexity. The \u003cstrong\u003edeep hammering\u003c\/strong\u003e accentuates the cymbal's texture and personality, while the \u003cstrong\u003elathing\u003c\/strong\u003e (light then very fine) helps to sharpen the attack and structure the sustain, resulting in a crash that remains clear even during powerful playing.\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\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e16-Inch Crash\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\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eRock Master\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eexcellent projection and attack, explosive series\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\"\u003emanual hammering\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003ecombination of deep hammering, light lathing, very fine lathing\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\"\u003eartisan manufacturing in Turkey, Uzunköprü\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\"\u003eBronze B25\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\"\u003e75 percent copper, 25 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\u003eDuration\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\u003eException\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003esplashes and cymbals from the R Series (require particularly adapted playing)\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\"\u003eany defect and crack appearing in the lathing groove, in the same direction as the lathing lines\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":54360827003155,"sku":"259413","price":255.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/664e4ab5bb6bd9a77598fcac558a2cab711023d6_AGEV2_RM16CR.jpg?v=1787399107","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/agean-16-crash-rock-master-259413","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}