The Byzance Serpents Ride Cymbal provides a blend of definition and tone, with shimmering sound and feel. Its big-sized heavy bell produces a clear and cutting bell sound. Just like a "Serpent" it adapts well in its natural world, or musical environment, and provides you with a well-defined articulate ride. It features Meinl's brilliant finish, and is handmade in Turkey using the traditional B20 bronze alloy. The cymbal's finish is extremely bright due to Meinl's two-step buffing process. All this handwork goes into making a true musical Meinl cymbal.