Agean 16" Crash FX Natural
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The essentials to know about the Agean Natural 16" Crash FX cymbal
The essentials to know about the Agean Natural 16" Crash FX cymbal
- Traditional handcrafted construction, with hammering and lathing carried out entirely by hand.
- Copper- and tin-rich B20 bronze, valued for its musical response and distinctive character.
- Unlathed finishing that preserves a raw texture, a dry tone and a highly organic sonic personality.
- 16-inch size designed to add short, expressive and percussive accents to your playing.
Manufacturer Information
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Historical context and position within the range
The Agean Crash FX 16" belongs to the Natural series, a collection of cymbals built around a resolutely artisanal approach. Each cymbal is handcrafted in Uzunköprü, Turkey, using traditional hammering and chiseling methods. Its raw, unlathed appearance is an integral part of its identity: this cymbal is not intended to deliver shine or industrial perfection, but rather a lively, textured response full of nuance.
In a drum kit, it naturally finds its place as an effect cymbal or a characterful crash. Its dry personality effectively complements more conventional cymbals, adding a darker, earthier color to accents, breaks, or rhythmic punctuation.
Who is this Crash FX 16" cymbal for?
This Agean cymbal is aimed at intermediate to advanced drummers who want to enrich their setup with a less conventional crash. It will particularly appeal to musicians who are sensitive to touch, dynamics, and the tonal differences between individual cymbals.
Its dry, raw register is especially well suited to contemporary jazz, acoustic music, funk, urban grooves, alternative rock, and experimental settings. It can also appeal to studio drummers looking for a quick, controlled accent that is easy to place in an arrangement without overcrowding the sonic space.
- Full 2-year warranty from the date of purchase, excluding Splash cymbals and silent cymbals from the R, R Natural and R Flat series
- Warranty covering defects and cracks appearing in the lathing groove, running in the same direction as the lathing lines
- The Splash and silent cymbals concerned require gentle and appropriate playing
Technical specifications
| Category | crash | Hammering | Yes |
| Cymbal diameter | 16 " | Color | Yellow |
| Material | B20 | Finishing | Raw |
| Type | Crash FX cymbal | Place of manufacture | Uzunköprü, Turkey |
| Diameter | 16 inches | Alloy | B20 bronze |
| Series | Natural | Composition | 80% copper, 20% tin and traces of silver |
| Manufacturing | traditional handcrafted | Sound character | dry and earthy |
| Engraving | entirely performed by hand | Sustain | short |
| Lathing | no | ||
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