Prepare to explore entirely new sounds with the Byzance Vintage Smack Stack cymbals from Meinl! Starting with classic B20 bronze, these cymbals come free of lathing and are shaped into flush, round designs for a truly experimental appearance, both finish- and profile-wise. The resulting effect of the Smack Stack is completely up to you: just tighten or loosen the cymbals’ wing nut to hear the difference. Keeping it loose creates a long-sustaining drone while a more fastened-down approach acts as a choke, virtually eliminating sustain and offering an enticing accentual palette. The latter option can even serve as a substitute snare tone