The Karadag series is a hybrid of the Kazza and the Black Pearl series, giving the best of both series melded into one. The Black Pearl "ring" gives a 2nd playing surface and slightly dries the sound, while the Kazza section provides the more modern Turkish sound. Blended together you get a dark lush wash and that's unlike anything else! This medium-thin to medium weight ride offers a lot of versatility.  Not too light, not too heavy.  It's just right!