{"product_id":"agean-ride-light-20-extreme-217181","title":"20\" RIDE LIGHT EXTREME","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context and Positioning Within the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eExtreme\u003c\/strong\u003e series by Agean follows the tradition of hand-crafted Turkish cymbals, with a focus on \"musicality\" rather than standardization. Designed to offer a wide harmonic spectrum and an organic feel, it positions itself as a versatile artisanal range where each cymbal retains a degree of personality thanks to hammering and differentiated finishes. This \u003cstrong\u003e20-inch Ride Light\u003c\/strong\u003e emphasizes response finesse and playing flexibility while maintaining enough projection to hold its place in a mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIntended Users for This Drum\/Instrument\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis ride is aimed at \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to advanced drummers\u003c\/strong\u003e seeking an expressive cymbal capable of shifting from delicate playing to stronger accents without losing coherence. Its \"light\" profile is particularly suited to contexts where \u003cstrong\u003emore nuance\u003c\/strong\u003e and a wide dynamic range are desired: pop, indie, funk, modern jazz, fusion, blues, alternative rock, as well as studio settings where definition and harmonic complexity are essential. It remains relevant for rock, provided the playing is adapted and a musical approach is favored over \"brute force.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Innovations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional manufacturing\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ehand hammering\u003c\/strong\u003e lie at the core of this ride's identity: the cymbal responds subtly to attack variations, facilitating crescendos, ghost notes on the bell, and controlled passages on the edge. The \u003cstrong\u003efine and shallow lathing\u003c\/strong\u003e promotes a consistent playing surface and quick response while enhancing the clarity of the ping. The \u003cstrong\u003eraw bell\u003c\/strong\u003e, less lathed, provides a more direct sonic anchor for bell patterns and accents, with a sharper attack and a drier feel under the stick.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the model's highlighted strengths is its \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent sound balance\u003c\/strong\u003e due to the \u003cstrong\u003evaried finishes\u003c\/strong\u003e. This combination aims to maintain clear definition while enriching the low-midrange and harmonics, helping the cymbal stay musical at low volumes and open progressively as intensity increases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBronze B25\u003c\/strong\u003e alloy (75 percent copper, 25 percent tin, traces of silver) places this ride in a family of tin-rich alloys generally associated with a \u003cstrong\u003ecomplex\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003enuanced\u003c\/strong\u003e signature. It often delivers a sense of depth and a more elaborate grain, with harmonics stacking musically rather than simply producing brightness. The \u003cstrong\u003etraces of silver\u003c\/strong\u003e contribute to this refinement in the upper spectrum, adding clarity without making the timbre harsh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efine lathing\u003c\/strong\u003e contributes to good \u003cstrong\u003estick definition\u003c\/strong\u003e : the ping remains clear within a group while maintaining controlled \"wash\" when playing closer to the edge. The \"light\" character favors a quicker opening and a more sensitive response, ideal for dynamic work and achieving natural transitions between ride playing, light crashes, and accents. The \u003cstrong\u003eraw bell\u003c\/strong\u003e enhances the presence of bell strikes: accents stand out better with a more immediate attack, useful for marking choruses or structuring a groove without changing cymbals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn summary, this ride aims for \u003cstrong\u003eversatility\u003c\/strong\u003e focused on expressiveness: enough definition to hold a pattern, sufficient complexity to add color, and an opening reserve to support more intense passages, all while retaining an artisanal feel under the stick.\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\"\u003eRide Light\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\"\u003e20 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\"\u003eExtreme\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\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\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLathing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003efine and shallow\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBell\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\u003eSound balance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eoptimized by varied finishes\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\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\u003eExceptions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003esplash cymbals 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\"\u003edefects and cracks 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":54361683755283,"sku":"217181","price":339.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/841de70cff7a4f04ca75908374517e85a78e5153_AGE_EX20RILI.jpg?v=1787426913","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/agean-20-ride-light-extreme-217181","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}