Detail 01
18-inch perforated Byzance Dark Crash top
The crash is the upper cymbal and has a sandblasted underside.
Product detailSKU #1500000037995
MEINLMatt Garstka Artist Concept Model Byzance Fat Stack Cymbal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around Matt Garstka’s Fat Stack concept, this Meinl pairing puts an 18-inch perforated Byzance Dark Crash above a 16-inch perforated Byzance Dark China. Set up in that order, without inverting the crash, it delivers a crunchy, trashy attack with dry sustain and no ring. Tension changes retain that character, with lighter tension producing the fuller Fat Stack response. It can mark time in a setup or add clipped accents; combined with a snare, it creates an organic hip-hop clap sound.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drum setups needing a dry, trashy timekeeping sound that can cut through the mix.
- Adding short, choppy accents or pairing the stack with snare hits for clap-like sounds.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a cymbal voice centered on lingering ring and sustained wash.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
16-inch perforated Byzance Dark China bottom
The china sits beneath the crash and has a traditional underside.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01For the intended configuration, place the crash over the china without inverting it.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which cymbal goes on top?
Place the 18-inch Byzance Dark Crash above the 16-inch Byzance Dark China.
02Does it have much ring?
No. Its sustain is described as dry, with no ring.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Country of Origin
- Germany Added Value: No
