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Meinl HCS New Player Cymbal Setup  

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Meinl

A matched HCS setup perfect for the beginner outfitting a drum set.

Meinl's HCS line of entry-level cymbals combine quality and value. They are made from MS63 alloy for a warm, harmonic, and balanced sound. They offer quality sounds at an affordable price.

Features

  • 14" hi-hats
  • 16" crash
  • 20" ride

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Good value.

| Review By: Jim Johnson | 4 days, 21 hours ago

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Drumming is an expensive thing to get in to.  A first kit can really burn up some cash, especially with cymbals.  There was a time when inexpensive cymbals were so incredibly bad that they weren't even playable.  Meinl has overcome this with the HCS series.  They're not great but they are quite serviceable.

 

Hi Hats.  They are good.  The sound is there.  I will definitely keep the hats even when my kids begin to outgrow their first set.

 

Crash cymbal.  Meh,  I can take or leave it.  Maybe it'll grow on me.  Doubt it.  It definitely sounds a wee bit on the trashy side.  It's miles better than any other inexpensive cymbal I've played so that that for what it's worth.  In this case, less than a hundred bucks.

 

Ride cymbal.  Very nice.  It's clean without a lot of overtones.  Probably a keeper, just like the hi hats.

Quality:

Nice finish.

Value:

You'll never find spend less for usable cymbals.  It just won't happen.  These things are the absolute best value in beginner cymbals out there.  Don't expect to be able to take them to gigs because the crash would be an embarrassment.

Overall:

I'm fairly critical of drum equipment for the most part.  I wouldn't hesitate to suggest Meinl to a beginner.  If you have deeper pockets then skip them and go for better.  But these things will get the job done.

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
Recovering drummer, itinerant guitarist, banished roady
Style of music you play:
Country, Praise & Worship, Rock
Where you live:
Midwest

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Really good inexpensive cymbal pack

| Review By: David Essary | 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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Nice tones and brilliant finish

Quality:

For plate cymbals seem to be top notch

Value:

For price and value nobldy can beat this pack

Overall:

You cannot go wrong on this pack if inexpensive but great sounding and looking cymbals are what you are looking for.

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
45 year professional
Style of music you play:
Swing, jazz, big band, variety
Where you live:
North Mississippi

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Pretty Good Cymbals

| Review By: StratMan420-JWr7Y | 11 months, 2 weeks ago

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I got these with a tama imperialstar (which is a suprisingly good set) and I am impressed. I kind of expected to get junk hi hats a bad crash and a cheap ride, but it was a pretty good set. I wouldn't say they are $1000 cymbals, but they are nice. I will likely buy them again. The only concern I have about the cymbals is that they seem to be thin and easy to bang up. I have had them for about a month and they are getting banged up some already. They do sound good though, and would definitely be worth buying.
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
Hobbyist (hopefully soon active musician)
Style of music you play:
whatever I feel like but not rap
Where you live:
Where else? the south

Did you find this review helpful? yes no826419

Good Cymbals

| Review By: Anonymous User | 1 year, 1 month ago

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While theres better cymbals to start on(Wuhans), these cymbals are definitely on par with much more expensive cymbals. This pack came with my set with a 10" splash too. The splash is bright and has a fast decay. The crash is probably the lower end of the pack. Its kinda ringy, nothing moongel cant fix. The hihats are great. Nice chic closed, great sizzle, and good opening/closing with the pedal. The ride is definitely the best part. The ride sounds like one that would cost hundreds of dollars. It has a perfect ping with good wash, and the bell pronounced. Great starter cymbal pack
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
Drummer
Style of music you play:
Metal
Where you live:
unspecified

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Great for practice and small gigs.

| Review By: Anonymous User | 1 year, 10 months ago

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The meinl hcs is a wonderful brand for the money. the crash isn't the best but the hats and ride are wonderful. Dont be deceived by the price thinking they sound cheap, they sounds great.
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
hobbyist
Style of music you play:
Rock
Where you live:
North Carolina

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1061232

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