Agean 22" Ride Beast

Historical context and position within the range

Agean's Beast series is rooted in the tradition of hand-crafted Turkish cymbals. Made in Uzunköprü, Turkey, this 22-inch Ride benefits from artisanal expertise in which every stage of production, from bronze working to deep hammering, contributes to the instrument's sonic personality.

Within the Agean range, the Beast stands out with its deliberately wild and textured approach. It does not aim for a perfectly smooth or conventional result; on the contrary, its identity is built on a lively response, pronounced texture and highly nuanced musicality. This is a cymbal designed for drummers who want to bring character to their playing.

Who is this 22-inch Ride cymbal for?

This Agean Beast Ride is primarily aimed at intermediate, advanced and professional drummers looking for a cymbal with character. Its rich response and distinctive sonic personality will particularly appeal to musicians who can make the most of different playing dynamics, from articulate stick work to broader accents played on the bow of the cymbal.

Its dry and trashy tonal character naturally suits rock, garage, blues, contemporary jazz, post-rock, alternative music and more experimental styles. Thanks to its expressive crash response, it will also appeal to drummers who enjoy versatile rides that can bring transitions and builds to life without requiring multiple cymbals.

Technical specifications

Category	ride	Hammering	Yes
Cymbal diameter	22 "	Color	Black
Material	B20	Finishing	Raw

Type	Ride cymbal	Sound	rich and powerful
Diameter	22 inches	Attack	precise stick definition
Series	Beast	Character	organic, dry and trashy
Construction	traditional	Crash response	expressive and expansive
Lathing	entirely hand-lathed	Appearance	deep, distinctive hammer marks
Alloy	B20 bronze	Duration	2 years from the date of purchase
Alloy composition	80 percent copper, 20 percent tin, traces of silver	Cover	defects and cracks appearing in the lathing groove, in the same direction as the lathing lines
Place of manufacture	Uzunköprü, Turkey	Exclusions	Splash cymbals and silent cymbals from the R, R Natural and R Flat series