{"product_id":"agean-extreme-crash-paper-thin-18-217187","title":"18\" EXTREME CRASH PAPER THIN","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context and Positioning Within the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Agean cymbals come from a recognized Turkish craftsmanship tradition, where hand hammering and finishing are integral to the instruments' sonic identity. Made in Uzunköprü, a few hours from Istanbul, they benefit from expertise driven by attention to detail and manufacturing standards attributed to Mustafa Er. Within the Agean range, the \u003cstrong\u003eExtreme\u003c\/strong\u003e series positions itself as a family of cymbals that are both expressive and controllable, designed to offer a balance between musicality, definition, and versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTarget Audience for This Drum\/Instrument\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Agean Extreme cymbal is aimed at \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to advanced drummers\u003c\/strong\u003e seeking a cymbal with nuanced touch, capable of responding to dynamic playing without becoming overpowering. Its ease of control and clear articulation make it an excellent choice for various contexts: pop, rock, funk, fusion, modern jazz, contemporary music, and studio work. It is also suitable for musicians looking for an all-around cymbal with a warm character and enough definition to remain audible in dense mixes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Innovations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Extreme series highlights a manufacturing approach focused on \u003cstrong\u003eresponse\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003econtrol\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003enatural bell\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a distinct striking area, useful for accentuating and enhancing projection without hardening the timbre. The use of \u003cstrong\u003eBronze B25\u003c\/strong\u003e (an innovative alloy claimed to be more malleable than B20) aims for a more direct contact with the stick: the cymbal reacts quickly, offers better playability feedback, and a more \"alive\" feel under the fingers. The result is a cymbal designed to be versatile and expressive, while maintaining stable sound sustain and easy manageability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSound Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe character of a cymbal strongly depends on its alloy and shaping. Here, the \u003cstrong\u003eBronze B25\u003c\/strong\u003e alloy is composed of \u003cstrong\u003eseventy-five percent copper\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003etwenty-five percent tin\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003etraces of silver\u003c\/strong\u003e. This formula emphasizes a \u003cstrong\u003edeep\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ewarm\u003c\/strong\u003e sound while retaining an energetic presence that is not \"drowned out\" by high overall volume. In practice, this means the cymbal maintains density and body without losing the clarity of the stick attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Extreme series is described as \u003cstrong\u003eeasy to control\u003c\/strong\u003e : the spectrum remains musical, with a gradual build-up and consistent definition. The well-defined \u003cstrong\u003e\"ping\"\u003c\/strong\u003e favors articulation (ideal for steady patterns, ride playing, or ostinatos), while the warmth of the timbre provides a rounder, less aggressive foundation to the ear. The \u003cstrong\u003enatural bell\u003c\/strong\u003e enhances separation between playing zones: you gain precision for accents and sonic contrast to structure your grooves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e@media(max-width:632px){table[data-wb-spec]{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr)}table[data-wb-spec] colgroup{display:none}table[data-wb-spec] tbody,table[data-wb-spec] tr{display:contents}table[data-wb-spec] td{display:block;overflow-wrap:anywhere;grid-row:var(--wb-l);background-color:var(--wb-lb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[data-r]{grid-row:var(--wb-r);background-color:var(--wb-rb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[colspan=\"2\"]{grid-column:1\/-1}table[data-wb-spec] td:empty{display:none}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable data-wb-spec style=\"width:100%;table-layout:fixed\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:1;--wb-r:6;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturing location\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eUzunköprü, Turkey (a few hours from Istanbul)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlloy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eBronze B25\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:transparent;--wb-l:2;--wb-r:7;--wb-lb:transparent;--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel \/ series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eAgean Extreme\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnnounced composition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eseventy-five percent copper, twenty-five percent tin, traces of silver\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:3;--wb-r:8;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound positioning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003ewarm, deep, versatile\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecificity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003ealloy claimed to be more malleable than B20\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:transparent;--wb-l:4;--wb-r:9;--wb-lb:transparent;--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003esound described as easy to control\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaying impact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003egreater sensitivity to stick contact\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:5;--wb-r:10;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDefinition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003ewell-defined \u0026quot;ping\u0026quot;\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound impact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003edeeper sound and energetic presence that is not overshadowed by overwhelming volume\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Agean","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54358417146131,"sku":"217187","price":265.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/cfd8b07d3439abe5a6ca909a4d521c27278192dd_AGEAN_EXTREME.jpg?v=1792561672","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/agean-18-extreme-crash-paper-thin-217187","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}