Meinl Byzance Vintage 101214" Smack Stack

Meinl's Byzance Vintage Smack Stack pairs three B20 bronze cymbals—10”, 12”, and 14”—to create a manipulable, multi-textured sound effect. Stacked configuration allows articulation control via wing nut tension adjustment on the cymbal stand. The B20 bronze alloy and special surface treatment deliver the darker, vintage character that defines this series.

The three–disc design produces crisp, trashy definitions when struck together, with enough gap to generate complex stick interaction and pitch variation. Tension modulation transforms the stack's response from tight and focused to looser and more chaotic, making it responsive to both light ghosting and aggressive hitting. The 10”, 12”, and 14” sizing offers sufficient mass variance for layered harmonic density without excessive weight or footprint.

Producers and gigging drummers favour stacked cymbals for studio sessions and live work requiring character–heavy textures without adding kit complexity. Adjust the stack tightness between songs or takes to shift from controlled articulation to unpredictable wash. The Byzance Vintage finish sits well in both vintage–focused tone palettes and modern recording contexts.

Features

• B20 bronze alloy construction throughout all three cymbals
• Three–cymbal stack: 10”, 12”, and 14” diameters included
• Adjustable tension control via standard cymbal stand wing nut
• Special surface treatment for Byzance Vintage character
• Generates crisp, trashy articulation with complex pitch variation
• Responds across light ghosting to aggressive dynamic playing
• Compact stacked footprint reduces kit real estate demands
• Model B024VSM stacking configuration