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Meinl HCS Crash Cymbal  

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Complex spread with a warm feel.

The HCS Crash Cymbal has a smooth attack with a medium sustain.

HCS cymbals are Meinl's entry level cymbal line that combines quality and value. The cymbals are made from MS63 alloy for a warm, harmonic and balanced sound. They offer the best possible sounds at an affordable price.

Features

  • MS63 Alloy
  • Specially matched
  • Outstanding quality
  • Unbeatable value

This is a great value in a versatile crash. Order today.

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Great Cymbal

| Review By: Corey Graham | 3 months, 4 days ago

1 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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The HCS 16" Crash is a great cymbal. It's a nice fast crash. It is definitely worth the price.

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
2 and a half years
Style of music you play:
Rock, Metal, Pop & Christian
Where you live:
Washington

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1112865

Definitely a BEGINNER cymbal. heavy 18 inch Crash... might be better as a ride cymbal.

| Review By: Jordan Lancaster | 3 months, 1 week ago

0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

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I read multiple reviews for this cymbal. Even drummers that have played for years had said it was worth giving it a try. Some went as far as saying it wasn't JUST a beginner cymbal, and that it could be be used by anyone at any level...

 

I've been playing hard-rock/ alternative rock / heavy metal for over a decade. I put this cymbal right on my drumset, played through practice with it, and was very displeased. It is a heavy cymbal.

I bought the 18 inch Crash. It cannot be hit repeatedly on it's edge- to get that washy sound that is synonymous with most all rock music. It takes each hit with a dull metal sound underneath. Individual, separate hits have the same effect.

 

However, the bow and bell of the cymbal are bright. Again, I bought the 18 inch crash... I might use it as a ride cymbal.

 

Goodluck.

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I read multiple reviews for this cymbal. Even drummers that have played for years had said it was worth giving it a try. Some went as far as saying it wasn't JUST a beginner cymbal, and that it could be be used by anyone at any level...

 

I've been playing hard-rock/ alternative rock / heavy metal for over a decade. I put this cymbal right on my drumset, played through practice with it, and was very displeased. It is a heavy cymbal.

I bought the 18 inch Crash. It cannot be hit repeatedly on it's edge- to get that washy sound that is synonymous with most all rock music. It takes each hit with a dull metal sound underneath. Individual, separate hits have the same effect.

 

However, the bow and bell of the cymbal are bright. Again, I bought the 18 inch crash... I might use it as a ride cymbal.

 

Goodluck.

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
11 Years
Style of music you play:
Hard-Rock, Alternative-Rock, Heavy Metal
Where you live:
NJ

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1111641

Pretty good.

| Review By: ZR | 4 months, 5 days ago

0 people out of 1 found this review helpful

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They're brass. You'll either love that or hate it. If you want bright and trashy, this isn't for you. However at least one of these deserves a spot in any drummer's collection, because of the extremely dark, warm sound and the strong fundamental tone you get out of them. Think giant, thin zills. The sound of these cymbals occupies its own unique soundspace that lets it blend well with almost anything. My 14" crash sounds great alongside my Stanton Wide Ride, 16" Wuhan china, and my Paiste 2002 power crashes alike. If you are looking for subtler, more tonal cymbal sounds, give 'em a try.

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
One-man band
Style of music you play:
Avantgarde
Where you live:
Toledo

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1108069

best seller

| Review By: hisem gonzalez | 4 months, 6 days ago

0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

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is the best seller. my cymbals are great and like how it sound is the best . they shipped fast and thank you so much musicans friend.

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i like the product because they shipped fast and the price is the best.

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
drum
Style of music you play:
rock and mental
Where you live:
maryland

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1107895

Wonderful sound for the price

| Review By: Brent Nelsen | 4 months, 2 weeks ago

0 people out of 1 found this review helpful

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It is what it is.

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The quality is pretty good

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I think this is an incredible cymbal for the cost.  My set is on my  screened in pourch.  If i played in a band and used it to perform i  probably would not buy these.  But for my needs and usage its perfect.

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I would definitely recommend this product

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
I have been playing for a year
Style of music you play:
rock
Where you live:
South Carolina

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1105805

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