Signature Ride from Animals as Leaders’ Matt Garstka
If you’re an avid Matt Garstka fan like many here at Sweetwater, then you’d probably expect his signature Meinl 22-inch Byzance Equilibrium Ride to be a versatile cymbal. And, you’d be 100% correct. With a stick definition capable of tackling pianist Casimir Liberski’s intricate jazz patterns, plus a crashability and piercing bell that slay right along with Animals as Leaders co-horts Tosin Abasi and Javier Reyes’ 8-string onslaughts, this ride fits the bill. Made from B20 Bronze alloy and hand-hammered for a unique sound, the Equilibrium Ride’s complexity gets deepened by its two finishes: a traditional lathing for the edge and outer bow, and a raw finish for the inner bow and bell. The result is a ride cymbal with natural earthy overtones, a bell that cuts, and a crashable edge that doesn’t wash out any of its other elements. The final touch is Matt’s signature on the bottom in gold script. Are you a multi-genre drummer looking for one ride cymbal that can tackle it all? Don’t sit there “Tempting Time” — grab the Matt Garstka Signature Equilibrium Ride from Meinl Cymbals!
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Meinl Cymbals Matt Garstka Signature Byzance Equilibrium Ride Cymbal Features:
- Designed in collaboration with Animals as Leaders drummer Matt Garstka
- Hand-hammered B20 Bronze Alloy for a unique sound
- Combination of a traditional lathed finish on the outer bow and edge, with a raw inner bow and bell give this ride a complex, robust sound
- Piercing bell that cuts through the thickest of mixes
- Natural, earthy overtones plus a great stick feel for jazz and progressive music style patterns
- Crash the edge without washing out the bow and bell
- Versatility for many different genres
