Agop have outdone themselves, absolutely shocking! A few years ago I would have happily payed 300 plus to get a sound like this. It is dry with a short buttery decay but opens up pretty easily, you can use this cymbal as a ride however it does lack a little bell definition. Got this cymbal for smaller venues and now its one of my fav in the collection. This cymbal is also super thin and opens up with the touch of your hand. If you are thinking about buying this cymbal. Just get it!