A stack is two or more cymbals placed one on top of another, which together give a short, dry and 'trashy' (dirty, noisy) sound with fast decay and almost no sustain. The gap between the cymbals determines the character: tighter stacked gives a shorter and drier 'chick', spaced apart a slightly longer sound. A stack is used as an effects cymbal for accents and rhythmic fills. It's one of the most popular modern effects. We'll suggest a stack for your style and setup.

A ready stack or build your own (DIY)?

Ready stacks (matched) are pairs or trios of cymbals matched by the maker with a thought-out sound that are simple to mount and play right away; they're convenient to start with. A DIY stack is built from cymbals you have — for example, crash + china or splash + china — which lets you create your own unique sound and save money if you already have the cymbals. Beginners find a ready stack easier, the experienced prefer experimenting. We'll suggest both options.

What stack size to choose?

Size affects volume and character. Smaller stacks (8–10″) give a fast, quieter and brighter 'chick' — handy for small accents and a compact setup. Larger ones (12–18″) sound louder, lower and more aggressive, with a pronounced trashy character — for metal and powerful playing. Musicians often have several stacks of different sizes for different accents. We'll suggest a size for your style and playing volume.

Which stack brands do you offer and where to buy?

Stacks from Meinl (Generation X, signature series), Zildjian (FX Stacks), Sabian and others — ready packs, splash stacks and trash stacks; premium and signature models — to order. We select by size, character and your style. Delivery across Ukraine; pickup in Kyiv (Olzhycha St, 15). Warranty, instalments. Phone +380 (73) 060 01 01.

Stack

Q: What is a stack for and where is it used?

A stack gives a sharp, short sound that cuts through the mix well and is great for rhythmic accents, fills and stutter effects. It's actively used in modern music, metal, gospel, pop and electronic music, as well as in the gospel chops style. Unlike ordinary cymbals, a stack doesn't 'wash' but gives a controlled noise hit. It's a versatile tool for adding a modern sound. We'll suggest a stack for your genre.

Q: How do you mount a stack?

A stack is mounted on an ordinary cymbal stand or on top of a hi-hat. The cymbals are placed one on another, and the gap between them is adjusted with felt washers or spacers: tighter stacked gives a shorter and drier sound, with a small gap a slightly longer one. Ready stacks often already have the optimal setup. The right gap is the key to the desired character. We'll help with the setup and mounting.

Q: How does a stack differ from a china or a splash?

A china is a single cymbal with a turned-up edge that gives a sharp exotic trashy sound with some sustain. A splash is a single small cymbal with a short bright accent. A stack is a combination of two or more cymbals that mute each other and give a unique very short, dry noise 'chick' with almost no sustain. A stack sounds 'closed' and rhythmic, while a china and a splash are more open. We'll suggest what suits your sound.

Q: A stack for electronics, metal or gospel?

For electronics and pop, smaller, bright stacks are chosen for crisp stutter accents. For metal and hard rock — louder, aggressive trashy stacks with a china that cut through a dense mix. In gospel and modern playing (gospel chops), fast compact stacks for virtuoso fills are popular. The choice depends on the genre and desired volume. We'll suggest a stack exactly for your style and tasks.

Stack cymbals — effects cymbals with a short trashy sound — Meinl, Zildjian, Sabian

A stack is two or more cymbals placed one on top of another, giving a short, dry 'trashy' sound with almost no sustain. It's a modern effect for rhythmic accents, fills and stutters, popular in electronics, metal, pop music and gospel. There are ready packs (matched) and DIY combinations of various sizes and characters. The gap between the cymbals determines how short and dry the sound will be. At SoundsGood — Meinl, Zildjian, Sabian. Genuine cymbals with a warranty, delivery across Ukraine.

⚡Short trashy sound
No sustain

🥞2+ cymbals
Stacked together

📦Ready and DIY
Pack or self-built

🎛️For modern styles
Electronics, metal

🥁 Popular stacks

Meinl

Stack of 2 cymbals (ready pack)

A ready stack of two matched cymbals — a short trashy sound with no sustain. Generation X series. A convenient start with no matching needed.

Zildjian

Compact splash stack 8–10″

A compact 8–10″ stack from the FX series — a fast short 'chick' for accents. A small, quieter option for modern styles.

Sabian

Trash stack (china + crash)

A stack of china and crash — a loud, aggressive trashy sound. For metal, rock and powerful accents on stage.

Meinl

Multi-stack of 3 cymbals

A stack of three cymbals for a complex, rich trashy timbre. More sound options for experiments and modern playing.

Meinl

Designer / signature stack

A signature stack of well-known drummers with a thought-out distinctive sound. For those seeking a unique effect.

Sabian

Bell / alu stack

A stack with a bell or an aluminium cymbal — a bright metallic short accent. An unusual sound colour for electronics.

Premium and signature stacks — to order. Want to build your own stack from cymbals you have? We'll suggest good combinations and washers. Write your style and budget.

🧩 Types of stack

📦 Ready packs (matched)

Pairs or trios of cymbals matched by the maker with a thought-out sound — simple to mount and play right away. A convenient start.

💧 Splash stacks (compact)

Small 8–10″ stacks with a fast, bright and quieter 'chick' — for small accents and a compact setup.

⚡ Trash / china stacks

Stacks with a china or a crash — a loud aggressive trashy sound that cuts through the mix. For metal and rock.

🥞 Multi-stacks (3+)

Stacks of three or more cymbals for a complex rich timbre and a greater number of sound options.

🎯 How to choose a stack

📏 Size and volume

Smaller (8–10″) — fast, quiet accents; larger (12–18″) — loud aggressive trashy hits. Choose for your setup and volume.

📦 Ready or DIY

A ready stack — simple and predictable; self-built from cymbals you have — a unique sound and savings if you already have cymbals.

⚡ Sound character

Shorter and drier 'chick' or a slightly longer trashy — depends on the cymbals and the gap. Decide on the desired effect.

🔧 Mounting and gap

On a stand or on top of a hi-hat; the gap is adjusted with washers — tighter = shorter and drier, with a gap = slightly longer.

🎵 Music style

Electronics and pop — smaller bright ones; metal and rock — loud trashy with a china; gospel — fast compact ones for fills.

🛡️ Brand and quality

Genuine Meinl (Generation X), Zildjian (FX), Sabian with consistent quality and a thought-out sound. We'll suggest by style.

📊 Stacks by purpose

Item	Type	Character
Stack of 2 cymbals	Ready pack	Short trashy, versatile
Splash stack 8–10″	Compact	Fast, bright, quieter
Trash stack (china+crash)	Aggressive	Loud, for metal
Multi-stack of 3	Composite	Rich, complex
Designer / signature	Signature	Unique character
Bell / alu stack	Metallic	Bright short accent

Not sure what you need? Write your music style, desired sound character and budget, and we'll match a stack.

⭐ Brands and cymbals

Cymbals

All cymbals

Hi-hat, crash, ride, splash and stacks — packs and individual cymbals.

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Hi-hat

13–15″ hi-hat pairs — the foundation of the kit's rhythm.

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Ride

A 18–22″ ride for a steady rhythm and bell.

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Crash

Bright 16–18″ accents — a base for a DIY stack.

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Meinl

Generation X — the most famous stack line.

All

Drums & percussion

Kits, snare drums, percussion and parts.

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🏆 Delivery, warranty and instalments

🛡️

Official warranty

Genuine stacks with a warranty

⚡

Global brands

Meinl, Zildjian, Sabian

🎯

Help choosing

We'll suggest the size, type and combination

🏛️

Prozorro tenders

Supplies for schools and cultural institutions

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Delivery across Ukraine

Nova Poshta; free from ₴4,000

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Instalment payments

PrivatBank, monobank — up to 12 payments

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is a stack?

Two or more cymbals placed one on another, giving a short, dry 'trashy' sound with no sustain. The gap between them adjusts the character. An effects cymbal for accents and fills.

What is a stack for and where is it used?

A sharp short sound that cuts through the mix — for accents, fills and stutters. Popular in electronics, metal, pop music and gospel. It doesn't 'wash' but gives a controlled hit.

A ready stack or DIY?

Ready (matched) — matched cymbals, simple to mount; DIY — built from what you have (crash+china, splash+china) for a unique sound and savings. For beginners — ready.

What size to choose?

Smaller (8–10″) — fast, quiet accents; larger (12–18″) — loud aggressive trashy. Often several different sizes. Depends on style and volume.

How do you mount a stack?

On a cymbal stand or on top of a hi-hat; the gap is adjusted with washers: tighter — shorter and drier, with a gap — slightly longer. Ready ones are often already set.

How does a stack differ from a china or a splash?

A china — a single cymbal with a trashy sound and sustain; a splash — a single small one with a short accent; a stack — a combination of cymbals giving a very short dry 'chick' with almost no sustain.

A stack for electronics, metal or gospel?

Electronics/pop — smaller bright ones; metal/rock — loud trashy with a china; gospel — fast compact ones for fills. We'll suggest by genre.

Which brands and where to buy?

Meinl (Generation X, signature), Zildjian (FX), Sabian — ready packs, splash and trash stacks; signature — to order. Delivery across Ukraine; pickup in Kyiv. Phone +380 (73) 060 01 01.

📞 Order a stack

📱 Phones

+380 (73) 060 01 01 — Kyiv

+380 (97) 667 14 43 — Lviv

✉️ E-mail

info@soundsgood.kiev.ua

For tenders: info@soundsgood.kiev.ua

📍 Address

Olzhycha St, 15, Kyiv, 04116
Metro: Dorohozhychi

🕐 Hours

Mon–Fri: 11:00–18:00
Sat–Sun: closed

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Stack Cymbals

Stack

Stack cymbals — effects cymbals with a short trashy sound — Meinl, Zildjian, Sabian

🥁 Popular stacks

Stack of 2 cymbals (ready pack)

Compact splash stack 8–10″

Trash stack (china + crash)

Multi-stack of 3 cymbals

Designer / signature stack

Bell / alu stack

🧩 Types of stack

📦 Ready packs (matched)

💧 Splash stacks (compact)

⚡ Trash / china stacks

🥞 Multi-stacks (3+)

🎯 How to choose a stack

📏 Size and volume

📦 Ready or DIY

⚡ Sound character

🔧 Mounting and gap

🎵 Music style

🛡️ Brand and quality

📊 Stacks by purpose

⭐ Brands and cymbals

All cymbals

Hi-hat

Ride

Crash

Meinl

Drums & percussion

🏆 Delivery, warranty and instalments

Official warranty

Global brands

Help choosing

Prozorro tenders

Delivery across Ukraine

Instalment payments

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is a stack?

What is a stack for and where is it used?

A ready stack or DIY?

What size to choose?

How do you mount a stack?

How does a stack differ from a china or a splash?

A stack for electronics, metal or gospel?

Which brands and where to buy?

📞 Order a stack

📱 Phones

✉️ E-mail

📍 Address

🕐 Hours