This gong is a little small to get a descent sound out of as compared to Thomann wind gongs or of course Paiste gongs (which are a lot more expensive). The finish is nice, but the sound requires a lot of 'getting to know the instrument' and its sweet spots. It lacks definition in tone/ fundamental. I use it for sound therapy teaching, and usually students struggle with this a little, trying to get a good sound, but since I've used it a bit I'm getting to know it. Gongs improve with age, and we'll see how this one goes!