The Meinl Soundcaster Fusion Powerful Ride Cymbal offers energetic, powerful, and warm sound due to its special lathed edge. Fat, strong stick response with a loud bell. The Soundcaster combines two different finishes in one cymbal. The lathed surface section has a thinner edge due to its close lathing compared to the unlathed, brilliant finish area at the middle of the cymbal. The different thicknesses produce a warm and shimmering sound with an enhanced wash.