Agean 19" CRASH TREASURE JAZZ

Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range

The Treasure Jazz series is part of the great Turkish cymbal-making tradition: a handcrafted approach where the metal is worked by ear and by hand, rather than solely by machine. With this 19-inch crash, Agean clearly aims for a sound aesthetic inspired by "vintage" jazz cymbals: a more organic, complex character, and less "standardized" than a very bright modern cymbal. Within the range, the Treasure Jazz positions itself as a choice of character cymbals, designed for drummers seeking personality, substance, and a musical response at low to medium dynamics.

Who This Drum/Cymbal Is For

This 19-inch crash is primarily intended for intermediate to expert drummers who want an expressive cymbal capable of translating the finesse of the right hand and attack variations. It will be particularly comfortable in jazz (straight ahead, bop, ballads), blues, soul, soft funk, and studio contexts where a cymbal that "tells a story" without overpowering the mix is appreciated. In more energetic settings (modern rock, metal), it can function as a main crash if a darker and more complex sound is preferred, but it will truly shine when the playing remains controlled and nuanced.

Features and Innovations

The Treasure Jazz relies on traditional manufacturing and hand hammering, two key elements to achieve a less linear cymbal: the response varies depending on where it is played (bell, bow, edge) and the intensity. The hammering helps create micro variations in tension within the bronze, which promotes harmonic complexity and a more "flexible" feel under the stick. The 19-inch size offers a well-appreciated balance: more width and depth than an 18-inch, while maintaining a sufficiently quick attack for precise accents and light crash rides.

Sound

The B25 Bronze Alloy (75 percent copper, 25 percent tin, with traces of silver) contributes to a generally more dense and harmonically rich sound than a more standard bronze. It achieves an interesting blend of body (solid foundation) and complexity (grain, movement, subtle musical irregularities), perfectly matching the sought-after "vintage jazz" aesthetic.

Under the stick, the cymbal is described as precise : this translates into a clear attack and a defined sonic contour, useful for articulating accents, punctuations, and comping phrases. The "rich" rendering manifests in how the sound opens up: the crash does not settle for a bright splash but develops a wider spectrum, with a feeling of warmth and depth. In light playing, it can remain delicate and textured; with stronger playing, it opens up more while retaining a rather organic than flashy personality.

Technical specifications

Model	19-inch Crash	Composition	75 percent copper, 25 percent tin, traces of silver
Series	Treasure Jazz	Warranty	2 years
Aesthetic	in the spirit of old jazz cymbals	Exception	splash cymbals and cymbals from the R Series
Alloy	B25 Bronze	Coverage	any defect and crack appearing in the groove of the lathing (in the same direction as the lathing lines)