Meinl 18"-18"ARTIST CONCEPT SUPER STACK - THOMAS LANG
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Key Facts About the Meinl Thomas Lang Super Stack 18-Inch
- Ultra sharp effect : immediate attack, very short decay, and strong presence in the mix, ideal for standout accents.
- Double 18-inch (top and bottom cymbals) for a broad feel under the stick and a rich midrange spectrum.
- Adjustable sustain : adjust the pressure with the wing nut to switch from a tight "chick" to a more open sizzle.
- Designed with Thomas Lang : a stack crafted for precision, dynamics, and aggressive punctuations in modern playing.
Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
The Thomas Lang Super Stack fits within Meinl's "effects" approach, with a simple philosophy: offer ready-to-play combinations that are immediately musical and tailored to the needs of today's drummers. Developed in collaboration with Thomas Lang, this model emphasizes clarity and impact, providing a very identifiable sonic signature within the brand's stacks.
Who This Drum/Instrument Is For
This stack is primarily aimed at intermediate to expert drummers who want to enrich their set with an expressive and easy-to-place effect cymbal. It excels in electro, modern pop, fusion, reggae, RnB, studio, world, and contemporary jazz, whenever short accents, sharp punctuations, or an alternative "trashy hi-hat" are needed without overwhelming the sonic space.
Features and Innovations
The Super Stack concept is based on a stacked china and crash combination, designed to deliver an aggressive "bark" in the midrange and a naturally short sustain. The perforated cymbals speed up air and vibration evacuation: the result is a faster response and a drier effect, even at high volume. By tightening or loosening the stack, you finely control the openness, note length, and degree of "slosh."
Sound
With its bright timbre and aggressive character, this stack is designed to "cut" through dense guitars, synths, and basses. Played shoulder-height, it delivers a sharp attack and a very short trashy sound; played more softly on the edge, it can produce a wider, more "washy" sizzle, perfect for coloring a groove without overloading it.
The use of B10 and B20 bronze alloys contributes to this balance between precision and richness: B10 favors a direct and bright response, while B20 brings more harmonic complexity. The combination, along with the stack format and perforations, creates a percussive, fast, and highly controllable effect, with a rather high pitch and effective projection.
Technical specifications
| Type | stack cymbals (china and crash combination) |
| Series | Meinl Artist Concept Models |
| Signature model | Thomas Lang |
| Size | 18 inches (top cymbal) and 18 inches (bottom cymbal) |
| Alloy | B10 and B20 bronze |
| Perforated cymbals | yes (top and bottom) for faster decay |
| Lathe | none |
| Finish | brilliant |
| Design | distinctive visual from the Artist Concept series |
| Timbre | bright |
| Character | aggressive, bright, cutting |
| Pitch | high |
| Volume | medium |
| Sustain | short |
| Weight | thin |
| Adjustable sustain by tightening | yes (wing nut) |
| Mounting | on standard cymbal stand |
Questions frequently asked
What sound does the Meinl Super Stack 18-18" Thomas Lang produce?
The combination of 18-inch China and Crash cymbals produces a bright and aggressive attack with a high-pitched tone. The short sustain creates a sharp trashy effect, designed to cut through dense arrangements.
Is the sustain of the stack adjustable?
It is possible to modify the openness, note length, and level of slosh by tightening or loosening the wing nut. The two perforated cymbals also contribute to a fast decay.
What is the composition of the cymbals in the Thomas Lang Super Stack?
The set combines B10 and B20 bronzes on two 18-inch perforated cymbals. B10 provides a direct response, while B20 adds more harmonic complexity.
On which stand should this 18-inch Meinl stack be mounted?
It is mounted on a standard cymbal stand.
For which drumming styles is this stack suitable?
This model is designed for intermediate to expert drummers seeking short accents. Its medium volume and cutting character are particularly suited for electro, modern pop, fusion, RnB, or contemporary jazz. The bright finish and lack of lathe work contribute to its Artist Concept Models visual identity.
