Meinl Generation X 8"/10" Electro Stack

Group: Stacks
Type: Electro Stack
Size: 8 / 10 Inch
Series: Generation X
Weight: 8": 171g / 10: 255g

8": 172g / 10": 281g

8": 176g / 10": 284g

Median Weight: 8": 172g / 10": 281g
Years of production: 2007 - Present
Sound file: Generation X 8"/10" Electro Stack
Generation X 8"/10" Electro Stack
Generation X 8"/10" Electro Stack
Generation X 8"/10" Electro Stack
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Review: "I performed nearly identical experiments with the 8"/10" pair. The small Stack was trashier and brighter, with diminished projection. But it nonetheless nestled very nicely among my percussion, ride, Gen X China, and Trash Hat cymbals. (More about them in a moment.) As with other cymbals in this batch, the sonic bite of the Electro Stacks never overpowered the general mix."

Review written by Will Romano ("Product Close-Up - New Meinl Generation X Models >> Wack Attacks And Stacked Hats", Modern Drummer, December 2007, p.37)

Review: "Electro Stacks consist of two cymbals that differ in diameter by two inches, with the top cymbal being the smaller. They are stacked on top of each other, and the top cymbal is shaped like a china with an upturned, crinkled edge. The bottom cymbal possesses a normal bell but from there outwards curves upwards rather than downwards, so that its edge is almost as high as the bell of the top cymbal.

Neither of the cymbals in each pair is tuned cleanly, and together they produce a hard, fizzing sound with a rapid decay. The smaller pair cough like a turbo-charged splash, while the bigger two throw out shards of pure attack."

Review written by Music Radar Team ("Meinl Generation X Series cymbals review", MusicRadar.com, January 29, 2008)

Review: "Electro stacks are based around the same principle of sandwiching two differently sized cymbals together. Made from B8 bronze, the larger bottom cymbal has a normal bell, but the bow of the cymbal rakes upwards, with the edge being only fractionally lower than the centre hole.

Above it, the top cymbal is conventionally-shaped except for the crinkle-hammered edge. The richer alloy is immediately apparent upon playing, as both pairs (8"/10" and 10"/12") possess a degree of warmth and finesse not found in the FX9 models. They're still trashy, but more like aggressive splashes that come to life instantly before quickly choking back to nothing."

Review written by Adam Jones ("Meinl Generation X Effects Cymbals review", musicradar.com, January 19, 2010)

Artist/song where it can be heard: Jost Nickel