Meinl AC-TE2 Temporal Stack II (10″/10″) – Matt Garstka Signature Cymbals

MEINL AC-TE2 Temporal Stack II (10″/10″) – Matt Garstka Signature Cymbals: Cutting, Quick, and Trashy

The MEINL AC-TE2 Temporal Stack II is a highly specialized percussion effect created in collaboration with boundary-pushing drummer Matt Garstka (Animals As Leaders).1 This cymbal stack is engineered for modern, articulate, and aggressive drumming styles that require a fast, trashy, and controlled sound that cuts through a dense mix without long, lingering decay.

Quality Construction and Focused Sound

The core of the Temporal Stack II’s design is the unique pairing of two cymbals to create a defined, signature effect.2

• Custom B8 Bronze Alloy: The cymbals are crafted from Meinl’s custom B8 Bronze, known for its bright, cutting sound profile, which is perfect for accent work.

• Dual 10″ Stack: The stack consists of two 10-inch cymbals.3 They are designed to be played together, one on top of the other, creating a short, crisp “chick” or “clack” when struck.

• Dry, Trashy, and Fast: The combined, unlathed, or specially treated surfaces create a very dry, trashy sound with virtually no sustain.4 The sound is an immediate attack followed by a lightning-fast decay, ideal for complex rhythmic patterns and accents.5

• Matt Garstka Signature: As a signature model, the sound profile is tailored to Matt Garstka’s precise requirements for tight, electronic-sounding percussion accents.

Convenient and Practical Features

The Temporal Stack II is designed to be easily integrated into any drum kit setup.

• Effect Cymbal: This is a dedicated effect cymbal meant for short, impactful accents, filling a role similar to a hi-hat but with a significantly drier, faster sound.

• Versatile Mounting: The stack is designed to be mounted on a standard cymbal stand or hi-hat clutch, allowing the player to adjust the spacing between the cymbals to fine-tune the amount of “trash” and sustain.

• High Volume and Cut: Despite their small size, the B8 alloy and aggressive sound profile ensure this stack can project clearly, even at high volumes.

The MEINL AC-TE2 Temporal Stack II is an indispensable effect for modern drummers in metal, progressive, and fusion genres who need ultra-fast, controlled percussive accents.