Brass crash/ride cymbal with warm mixture of ping and wash

The MENIL HCS Crash Ride cymbal includes one crash/ride cymbal. This cymbal fills the gap between a ride and crash, where it’s not too thin or too thick for either purpose. Go from a bright “ping” sound on the top to a wide-open wash (or sustain) when crashing.Made in Germany with MS63 brass alloy for a clean, bright and crisp tone, it features substantial thickness with well-formed surface grooves and hammer marks that give you a defined sound without clangy or ear-piercing overtones.

HCS Cymbals

The Meinl HCS line offers drummers of all ages and levels the highest-quality cymbals at an incredible value.HCS cymbals are made in Germany from MS63 brass alloy, and they are lathe formed with wide blade lathing and feature a traditional finish.These are not those distractingly cheap, flimsy prop cymbals that come with most drum sets. MEINL HCS cymbals have impressive sound and sturdy feel geared toward beginner/intermediate players. Playing HCS cymbals will sound more like what you hear in actual songs, making the drums even more fun to play. Plus, they aren’t going to fall apart, dent or bend after a few uses like stock cymbals.

Great double-duty cymbal.

These brass alloy models HCS crash/ride cymbals sound and look great, and let you get into playing MEINL at very realistic prices. The HCS series from MEINL Cymbals is designed to offer all of the cymbal types and sizes normally found in professional lines to beginners, in order to deliver the same sound options a working drummer may look for.The HCS 18″ crash/ride blends the cutting “ping” sound found in a ride cymbal with a smooth crash effect when played as a crash cymbal. The size and weight of this model makes it useful for a multitude of purposes. The HCS crash/ride has excellent stick definition and a clear, penetrating bell with warm undertones and a medium sustain. When heavier moments arise in the music, it makes for a perfect crash cymbal. MEINL HCS cymbals are recommended for any style of music a beginner may be getting into while exploring their sound.

These are not those distractingly cheap, flimsy prop cymbals that come with most drum sets. No, MEINL HCS cymbals have impressive sound and sturdy feel geared toward beginner/intermediate players. Playing HCS cymbals will sound more like what you hear in actual songs, making the drums even more fun to play. Plus, they aren’t going to fall apart, dent or bend after a few uses like stock cymbals.