The 21" Sabian AA Raw Bell Ride Cymbal has high-definition sticking with the right degree of warm, funky tone. The unlathed bell cuts with maximum clarity. Sabian Brilliant finish ride cymbals are highly buffed and preserved under a clear protective lacquer coating.The AA series cymbals speak with a musical darkness steeped in nearly 400 years of cymbal making history. They are warm, imaginative, and emotional. Sabian artisans craft them with a secret process that turns bronze into soulful cymbals, rich with dark, traditional tone. It's a complex blend of sounds that comes together in a warm, musical mix capable of motivating the musician in any discerning drummer. Each Sabian cymbal is unique and hand hammered.