Meinl Cymbals HCS14C 14″ HCS Brass Crash Cymbal for Drum Set (VIDEO)
These brass alloy models 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 14″ crash provides a warm crash sound with a shorter sustain that is perfect for quick crash accents. Bigger than a splash, but not quite as heavy as the larger models, the 14″ size is the perfect middle ground to blend colorful cymbal accents into your playing. Meinl HCS cymbals are recommended for any style of music a beginner may be getting into while exploring their sound.
Product Features
- PERFECT FOR FAST, SHIMMERING ACCENTS: The 14″ Meinl HCS crash delivers a bright response with a warm sustain and is the perfect size for adding quick, shimmering crash cymbal accents to your drum set playing. Strike the cymbal at the end of a roaring fill or use it to accent grooves on your drum kit for a colorful wash of sound
- DESIGNED FOR BEGINNERS AND STUDENTS: Meinl HCS cymbals are designed for beginner and student musicians using a durable brass alloy that maintains its tone while holding up to the brunt of drum sticks. These cymbals are recommended for any style of music a beginner may be getting into while exploring their sound
- WELL-SUITED TO PLACE ANYWHERE IN YOUR DRUM SET UP: The HCS 14″ crash cymbal is well-suited to place anywhere on your drum kit to incorporate into any style of playing. Use with sticks, mallets, or brushes for a variety of sound in any setting
- MEINL HCS CYMBALS PROVIDE FULL RANGE OF SOUNDS: 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. Each cymbal is stamped with the Meinl logo, giving young players the same feeling as the pros when they sit down at their drum kits
- OFFICIAL TWO YEAR MEINL WARRANTY: All Meinl cymbals carry a two-year manufacturer’s warranty when purchased from authorized retailers
Cheap price, decent sound. 8/10 would bang again A lot of the reviews for this are divided. “Oh, it sounds great,” and “sounds like a s***ty gong” come to mind. I bought it anyways. It is definitely a cheap buy, and still looks like an amazing cymbal. As for sound, it does sound pretty crappy. But it’s still a great buy for beginner drummers, or drummer who just like to jam out in their basements/garage. Once you start to get a gig or two, you should consider going with a better cymbalUPDATE: I’ve had the cymbal…
Nice looking and sounding cymbal for a great value. First impression: This cymbal looks nice; a very bright finish, looks well made. Upon playing, something feels a bit different from the cymbal I replaced, which was a Zildjian ZBT. I feel like it is fair to compare these two cymbals, because HCS is Meinl’s entry level cymbal and ZBT is Zildjian’s entry level. They have a similar sound, but the HCS seems thicker and heavier. This may turn out to be a good thing, but right off the bat it is a little off putting. It just kind of threw me off…
Great affordable China I bought this HCS china to use in conjunction with a 10″ Byzance traditional splash for a mini hihat/stack to use with a cajon and other various percussion. Works great for my application. I am a huge meinl fan and this little guy does not disappoint. I currently own Meinl byzance 13″ fast hats, 17″, 18″, & 19″ byzance traditional crashes, 10″ byzance traditional splash, & a 22″ MB20 ride. I also own to many meinl percussive pieces to mention. This is my first time…