The Fame Masters B20 Light Crash 14" is a crash cymbal made of B20 bronze, which is handmade in Turkey. The outstanding workmanship combined with modern sound distinguishes the Fame Masters series. The B20 bronze used is the finest alloy that can be used for cymbals and the standard in the high-end segment. The Fame Masters B20 series offers multifaceted sound with linear basic character and fewer overtones in the Traditional variant. The sound of the Masters B20 cymbals from Fame is exceedingly multi-layered, balanced and full. With the Masters B20 and Pure series, Fame cymbals offers a varied product range of professional instruments, which are available at an excellent price-performance ratio. Each crash cymbal is hammered by hand in Istanbul and then refined under the highest quality standards in the renowned Turkish factory.
Fame Masters cymbals with Traditional Finish sound balanced and have linear character. At the same time, the warm decay gives the round sound a distinctive dynamic. Just like the brilliant Fame Masters variant, this model with Traditional Finish initially sounds multi-layered, in addition, the Thin Crash offers explosive response. The decay shows assertive warmth and unobtrusive overtones. Fame Masters B20 cymbals can be used in any popular style, instruments of this type characterize the sound of many modern drummers. Direct response, the full sound and the high-quality handmade at the top level, predestine the cymbals for use in the studio, because they provide a clear and coherent signal with high dynamic range.
B20 cymbals are the cymbals with the largest bronze content on the market. It is a mixture of metals, so B20 is an alloy. Consisting of 80% copper and 20% tin, handmade B20 cymbals represent the supreme discipline of cymbal forging. A majority of professional cymbals are made of this very alloy. The forging process begins with a heated piece of metal, which is brought into its typical shape by rolling and hammering. In addition, the top of the cymbal is usually punched in by machine. This is followed by painstaking manual labor, as each cymbal is individually hammered, giving it a unique pattern and profile.