The tone is great and it feels great to play. I think it's ideal for some kind of rock music, but it's very versatile so it isn't out of place even in softer or heavier music. I have been playing mainly this ride for a few months now and I haven't had any problems so far, but sometimes when I'm playing extreme metal, I feel like a heavier, pingier ride is more appropriate — I have one so I use it, but if I didn't, this ride would still get the job done surprisingly acceptably.