Compact, specially crafted pairings for bright and cutting textures. Many modern drummers still favor trashy-sounding cymbals and stacks in their setups. Zildjian initially fulfilled that need a few years ago by revamping and reintroducing its legendary K Special Dry series. This past year, the company created a unique offering in its special-effects series, the FX Stack, which provides pre-packed stackers in 8“, 10“, 12“, 14“, and 16” sizes designed to produce bright, fast, and cutting tones. We were sent samples of each size to review, so let’s check them out. What Are They? Each FX Stack comprises a rolled-steel bottom cymbal that’s lathed, hammered, and then finished to a sandblasted-like texture. The outer lip has been flattened slightly to create a perfect fit when paired with the proprietary Zildjian alloy top, either in a stack or hi-hat setup. The top cymbal has a bronze finish and has been punched with […]

January 2020 Issue