A gorgeous ocean drum with tonnes of depth and power. Lovely to play into. The sound is slightly muffled, in a way that makes it easy to listen to.... a softness instead of a brightness.... slightly easier on the ears in a room that's not big enough for some others of a similar size. I tend to prefer an ocean drum with a transparent-ish skin so I can see the movement of the bearings. This one is not transparent so that's a slight shame, but honestly, it's still a beauty, and easy to play regardless.