Detail 01
Holes in both cymbals
They are part of the stated Fat Stack construction.
Product detailSKU #1500000037995
MEINLMatt Garstka Artist Concept Model Byzance Fat Stack Cymbal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A signature Matt Garstka stack built for a crunchy, trashy voice with dry sustain and no ring.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking a dry, trashy stack sound
- Timekeeping and choppy accents
- Organic hip hop clap-style sounds when coupled with a snare
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking sustained ring from a stack
- Those who want a single-cymbal setup rather than a crash-and-china stack
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
Sandblasted top-cymbal underside
The 18 in Byzance Dark Crash has a sandblasted underside.
Detail 03
Traditional bottom-cymbal underside
The 16 in Byzance Dark China has a traditional underside.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This model comprises two cymbals: an 18 in crash top and a 16 in china bottom.
- 02For the signature Matt Garstka sound, place the crash over the china without inverting it.
- 03The stated preferred tension is light tension for the Fat Stack character.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which cymbals are included?
An 18 in Byzance Dark Crash with holes and a 16 in Byzance Dark China with holes.
02How should the cymbals be arranged?
Place the crash over the china; do not invert it.
03What sound does it produce?
Matt Garstka describes a crunchy bite, dry sustain with no ring, and a trashy quality.
04What applications does Matt Garstka mention?
Timekeeping, choppy accents, and an organic hip hop clap sound when coupled with a snare.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000037995
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