Meinl 16" Class. Cust. Dark Tr. St.

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Meinl 16" Class. Cust. Dark Tr. St.

Meinl

16" Class. Cust. Dark Tr. St.

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 455944
Brand: Meinl
Model: 16" Class. Cust. Dark Tr. St.
Category: Cymbal Stacks
Price: $327.80

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This Meinl Dark Trash Stack is a real character piece – built for drummers who want to add grit and chaos to their sound. It’s fantastic for genres like industrial, metal, and experimental music where you're looking for those unconventional, trashy accents. Just be aware it's a specialist tool, not an all-rounder.

Product Description

  • Meinl 16" Class. Cust. Dark Tr. St.
  • Dark Trash Stack
  • Size: 16"
  • CC-16DASTK
  • Finish: Natural
  • Material: B12 bronze
  • Dry and trashy sound with extremely short decay time
  • Ideal for music styles that require a lot of volume and an assertive sound
PROS
  • • B12 bronze provides a complex, dark, and trashy tone.
  • • Short decay ideal for layering and creating chaotic textures.
  • • Well-lapped edges minimize unwanted overtones and harshness.
  • • Solid construction ensures durability for aggressive playing styles.
CONS
  • • Limited versatility; not suitable for subtle, nuanced cymbal work.
  • • Dark sound profile may clash with brighter cymbal setups.
  • • Stacking can be quite loud, requiring careful volume management.

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Key Features

Size 16 in
Material B12 bronze
Components Single cymbal stack
Sound Character Dry, trashy, short sustain
Weight Approximately 1.4 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's darker and more controlled than some aggressively trashy options, offering a more nuanced trashiness thanks to the B12 bronze.
No, the short sustain and inherent trashiness make it loud; it's best suited for louder, more intense settings.
A standard cymbal felt is fine, but consider a short, robust cymbal stand to handle the vibrations and potential for movement.

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