Detail 01
Raw, unlathed top with traditionally lathed bottom
The contrasting surfaces create the stack’s abrasive, distorted overtone character.

Independent shopping perspective
MEINL’s Classics Custom Dark Trash Stack pairs a raw, unlathed top cymbal with a traditionally lathed lower cymbal for an abrasive, trash-focused crash sound. The two medium-weight cymbals produce intense, chaotic overtones when struck, while retaining a controllable response for loud crashes and accents. It is aimed at heavy music where a gritty cymbal voice needs to stay audible alongside loud instrumentation. Included felt pads help keep the stacked cymbals from slipping.


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What matters in use
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Detail 01
The contrasting surfaces create the stack’s abrasive, distorted overtone character.
Detail 02
Allows loud crashes while maintaining a controllable response.
Detail 03
Help prevent the cymbals from slipping in the stack.
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Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It produces an aggressive, trashy sound with intense, chaotic overtones.
Yes. Felt pads are included to help prevent the cymbals from slipping when stacked.
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