Weight:
The total cymbal weight in grams, as measured on a digital scale, accurate to +/- 20 grams.

Actual Diameter:
Measured in inches, the actual total diameter of the cymbal, to the nearest 1/8 Inch (0.125 Inch). This measurement was added because 'advertised' measurements are not always precise (a 22" cymbal may actually be 21 7/8").

Bell Diameter:
Actual diameter of the bell from one side to the other measured to the nearest 1/8 Inch (0.125 Inch). This is measured from the underside of the cymbal, where it is easily identifiable where the bell starts. The bell size has an affect on the pitch and overtones of the cymbal, as well as the sound produced when striking the bell.

Hole Diameter:
Actual diameter of the hole, measured in millimeters using a caliper. This measurement can be used to either determine age of a vintage cymbal, as well as quantify the extent of any hole-wear / keyholing.

Edge Thickness:
The thickness of the cymbal at the edge. This measurement is taken using a caliper, and it is measured on the outside 1cm of the cymbal at three locations. The published measurement is in millimeters, and using the average of those three measurements. The thickness of the edge plays an important part in the ability to crash a cymbal, as well as the amout of wash.

Depth:
The total depth of the cymbal, measured in millimeters using a caliper. The cymbal is placed upright on a flat surface, then the depth is measured from the top of the bell (through the center hole) down to the surface. The depth of the cymbal, along with the slope, contributes to the tone and complexity of the sound. Cymbals with a shallow depth will often have a more 'trashy' sound.

Bell Depth:
The approximate depth of the bell of the cymbal, measured in millimeters using a caliper. The cymbal is placed upside down, and the depth is measured from the base of the bell to the bell hole. The depth of the cymbal, along with the slope, contributes to the tone and complexity of the sound. Cymbals with a shallow depth will often have a more 'trashy' sound.

Bow Depth:
The total depth of the bow of the cymbal. This is actually a calculated measurement, taking the bell depth and subtracting it from the total depth. The depth of the cymbal, along with the slope, contributes to the tone and complexity of the sound. Cymbals with a shallow depth will often have a more 'trashy' sound.

Condition:
This is my subjective option of the overall condition of the cymbal. This opinion will vary based on surface, edge, and hole condition, as well as the age of the cymbal. A 50 year old cymbal with a light patina and a few small edge dings may be classified as "Light Wear," however a 5 year old cymbal with the same wear may be classified as "Moderate-Wear."

Surface:
This field describes any condition flaws of the surface, including any dirt or patina, corrosion, scratching, fingerprints, stick marks, logos, cracking, warping, etc.

Edge:
This field describes any condition flaws of the edge, including chips, nicks, dings, rough-spots, cracking, warping, etc.

Hole:
This field describes any condition flaws of the center hole, including keyholing, cracks, chips, etc.

Sound Files:
The sound files you hear are intended to give you a general idea of what the cymbal sounds like when recorded. I try to keep what I'm playing relatively basic so as not to disguise the sound of the cymbal. There will typically be two sound files, the first of which is the cymbal alone, the second will feature the cymbal played with a drum kit. If the cymbal is drilled for rivets, I typically will remove the rivets for recording. Cymbals that are drilled for rivets will be shipped with enough new brass rivets to fit each hole.

Warranty/Returns:
Since the cymbals I sell are primarily used, I cannot offer any warranty for them beyond what may be offered by the manufacturer (contact the manufacturer for details). I will, however, offer a return policy in the event that you are unhappy with the sound or quality. If this is the case, please contact me within 15 business days to arrange a return, and I will refund your purchase price (not including shipping costs) upon safe return of the cymbal in its original condition. Unfortunately shipping costs are not recoverable, thus I cannot refund that amount.

Purchase/Trade Policy:
At this time I am unable to purchase cymbals or accept trades. This may change in the future, but please accept my apologies. Thank you for your understanding.