Agean 22" RIDE JAZZ SPECIAL JAZZ
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Agean
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
Handcrafted in Uzunköprü, Turkey, Agean's Special Jazz series draws inspiration from the golden age of jazz cymbals. It is positioned in the lineup as a "vintage-modern" series: traditional aesthetics, authentic feel, and a response versatile enough for contemporary contexts.
Who This Cymbal Is For
Ideal for intermediate to expert drummers seeking a sensitive, musical, and expressive 22" ride. Perfect for jazz, bop, swing, and modern jazz, it also fits well in soft funk, soul, organic pop, and controlled dynamic rock, both on stage and in the studio.
Features and Innovations
Each Ride Jazz 22 is hand-hammered and then lathed to optimize the vibration of the bronze sheet. The B25 alloy, with a higher tin content than common standards, promotes a wide harmonic palette and a highly responsive dynamic range. The profile and thickness are crafted to balance stick articulation, musical "wash," and excellent dynamic control.
Sound Characteristics
The B25 bronze provides a clear attack and a defined ping that remain audible at low to medium volumes. The "wash" unfolds gradually with a singing sustain, allowing a transition from a muted swing to more open textures without losing control.
Hand hammering and traditional lathing combine for a natural projection and rich harmonic complexity: the low notes add warmth, while the highs stay silky and never harsh. The bell, well integrated, delivers sharp accents for cues and tempo figures.
Technical specifications
| Model | Ride Jazz 22 |
| Series | Special Jazz |
| Type | Ride cymbal |
| Diameter | 22" |
| Alloy | B25 bronze (75% copper - 25% tin - traces of silver) |
| Manufacturing | traditional, hand hammering and lathing |
| Origin | handcrafted in Turkey, Uzunköprü |
| Duration | 2 years for Agean cymbals |
| Exceptions | splashes and cymbals from the R Series |
| Coverage | defects and cracks appearing in the lathed grooves (in the same direction as the lathe lines) |
Questions frequently asked
What sound does the Agean Ride Jazz 22" Special Jazz offer?
The B25 alloy, composed of 75% copper and 25% tin with traces of silver, produces a clear attack and defined ping. The wash develops progressively with a singing sustain while remaining controllable at low and medium volumes.
For which styles is this 22-inch ride suited?
It is recommended for use in jazz, bop, swing, and modern jazz. Contexts such as muted funk, soul, organic pop, or rock with controlled dynamics are also suitable.
Is the cymbal handmade?
The manual hammering and traditional lathing are artisanally performed in Uzunköprü, Turkey.
Is the bell well audible on this ride?
The integrated bell delivers clear accents for markers and tempo figures. The cymbal’s profile preserves stick articulation while revealing rich harmonics.
What warranty is provided for this Agean cymbal?
The warranty for Agean cymbals is 2 years. Splash cymbals and those from the R Series are excluded. Coverage applies to defects and cracks appearing in the lathing groove, in the direction of the lathe lines.
