{"product_id":"agean-crash-20-brx-302643","title":"20\" CRASH BRX","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context and Positioning in the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Agean \u003cstrong\u003eBRX\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-inch crash embodies the spirit of artisanal cymbals: traditional craftsmanship, careful shaping, and hand hammering that give each piece its own identity. Within a modern drum kit setup, the BRX series positions itself as an option focused on \u003cstrong\u003eeffect\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esound color\u003c\/strong\u003e, thanks to its \u003cstrong\u003edrilling\u003c\/strong\u003e which alters resonance and behavior. The result: a crash that goes straight to the point, with a dirtier and more controlled signature than a full crash, while retaining the musicality of a high-end alloy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho This Drum\/Instrument Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e20-inch crash cymbal\u003c\/strong\u003e is particularly aimed at \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to advanced drummers\u003c\/strong\u003e who want to enrich their set with a perforated crash with a strong character, easy to integrate both live and in the studio. Its \u003cstrong\u003etrashy\u003c\/strong\u003e character and faster decay make it very effective for styles seeking sharp and textured accents: \u003cstrong\u003erock\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emetal\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epunk\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ealternative\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as \u003cstrong\u003efusion\u003c\/strong\u003e and more experimental music. For a beginner drummer, it can also be an excellent \"color cymbal\" complementing a more traditional main crash, to achieve an immediate contrast between a clear attack and controlled sustain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Innovations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe key point of this BRX is its \u003cstrong\u003edrilling\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to directly influence the cymbal's response: air circulates differently, vibrations break down faster, and the attack gains a rougher edge. This allows for a \u003cstrong\u003elower sustain\u003c\/strong\u003e, very useful when short crashes are desired that do not \"wash\" the entire spectrum, especially in fast passages or dense arrangements. The \u003cstrong\u003etraditional manufacturing\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ehand hammering\u003c\/strong\u003e complete this approach by adding complexity and a pleasant dynamic under the stick: the cymbal doesn't just explode, it reacts, colors, and offers nuances depending on the striking area (shoulder, edge, closer to the bell).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its \u003cstrong\u003eBronze B25 alloy\u003c\/strong\u003e (75 percent copper, 25 percent tin, traces of silver), this crash aims for a combination of \u003cstrong\u003epower\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eprojection\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003edefinition\u003c\/strong\u003e. Tin-rich bronze generally favors a more structured response and better hold in amplified contexts, while maintaining a notable harmonic complexity. The cymbal thus retains a clear presence in the mix, with a sharp attack and a denser color than a more standard alloy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003edrilling\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the BRX signature: a more \u003cstrong\u003etrashy\u003c\/strong\u003e sound, a grainier texture, and a \u003cstrong\u003efaster decay\u003c\/strong\u003e. In practice, this translates to crashes that mark accents without overwhelming the sonic space, with an \"explosive\" yet controlled character. This is exactly what is sought to punctuate a break, highlight a chorus, or add a percussive color between a main crash and a china, while maintaining a natural playing feel thanks to the hand hammering.\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:5;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eCrash cymbal\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e75 percent copper, 25 percent tin, traces of silver\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:transparent;--wb-l:2;--wb-r:6;--wb-lb:transparent;--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e20 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:3;--wb-r:7;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eBRX\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eException\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003esplash cymbals and cymbals from the R Series\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:transparent;--wb-l:4;--wb-r:8;--wb-lb:transparent;--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlloy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eBronze B25\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003edefects and cracks appearing in the groove of the lathing (in the same direction as the lathing lines)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Agean","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54356668023059,"sku":"302643","price":339.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/29f139bc849b796e19105e4f9b759aebc21df972_AGE_BRX20CR.jpg?v=1792666626","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/agean-20-crash-brx-302643","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}