Hand hammered Rock China with an aggressive and brash sound. Effective for riding, accenting and effects. Meinl's Mb20 series was created for one reason . . . high volume. The weights are all on the heavier side for that reason. But anyone can make a loud cymbal, the magic with the Mb20 series is that they are still musical and they feel good to play. The cymbals are handmade in Turkey using the traditional B20 bronze alloy and then the polishing process is performed in Germany. The finish is super brilliant--perfect for stage lights, and Meinl has a special two-step buffing process. The cymbals are perfect for anything loud.