I really like mine, I've had it about a year now. The tone is unique. Hard to describe, maybe a little less coffee can sounding than others. Very crisp, yet you can honk the shell. The strainer is a dream and the new/old school hoops feel great. I have used it at low volume gigs and loud ones and it has handled them all. I was looking at the luddy offerings but couldn't get past the lug splay and how shallow the batter hoop rides. The compromise 6" depth makes it very versatile.
Chris