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Meinl Cymbals Ultimate Set - 8/10/14/14/14/16/18/20 inch - with Free 16 inch Trash Crash

9-piece Cymbal Pack with 8" Bell, 10" Splash, 14" Hi-hats (Pair), 14/16/18" Crashes, 14" China, 16" Trash Crash, and 20" Ride
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The Royal Sampler of Cymbal Tones!

The Meinl HCS Ultimate Cymbal Set provides a wide palette of cymbal tones in a convenient, affordable, one-stop solution. Whether you're new to the drums and still learning each cymbal's purpose, or simply looking for a convenient, affordable option to dress out your unused stands, the 9-piece Ultimate Cymbal Set delivers. You get the usual suspects — 14" hats and a 20" ride plus three distinct shades of crashes: a trash crash and china for quick accents and metal breakdowns, and a splash and FX bell to accent melodic ideas and decorate soft passages. Meinl HCS cymbals are mellow, harmonically rich, and available to all artists at real-world prices.

About Meinl HCS cymbals:

If you're in the market for a complete, complementary cymbal solution at an affordable price, Sweetwater drummers recommend looking into the Meinl HCS Ultimate Cymbal set. HCS series cymbals are crafted in Germany from durable MS63 brass alloy, which retains its shape and tonal qualities over time, even while subjected to daily abuse and adverse climate conditions.

Meinl HCS Ultimate Cymbal Set Features:

  • A complete, convenient, affordable 9-piece cymbal solution
  • A smart alternative to better-known budget cymbals
  • Great for beginners and the budget conscious
  • Made from durable MS63 brass alloy
  • 14" hi-hats are mellow and velvety smooth, even played wide open
  • 20" ride sports a clean attack, medium wash, and cutting bell tone
  • 14", 16", and 18" crashes provide plenty of colors for punching accents
  • 8" bell and 10" splash for decorating soft passages
  • 16" Trash Crash and 14" china have a fast, aggressive bite
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Tech Specs

  • Series: HCS Ultimate Cymbal Pack
  • Hi Hats: HCS14H 14" Hi-hats
  • Crash 1 : HCS14C 14" Crash
  • Crash 2 : HCS16C 16" Crash
  • Crash 3: HCS18C 18" Crash
  • Ride: HCS20R 20" Ride
  • Effects: HCS8B 8" Bell, HCS10S 10" Splash, HCS14CH 14" China, HCS16TRC 16" Trash Crash
  • Material: MS63 Brass Alloy
  • Manufacturer Part Number: HCS-SCS1

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Awesome for brush sticks & rods!

I really do love the tones of these things when played with cool rods / hot rods / brush sticks. It's like they were made specifically with light-handed drummers in mind! I don't keep the whole set on my kit all the time, but it's nice to have the extra options. The little bell is quite fun :3

Most of these do get kinda dark and clunky if you're a hard-hitter or if you use fat sticks, so be aware of that before buying.
10/10 for Jazzhop / Indie / Pop / Roots
Music background: Recording Artist / Audio Engineer
Rated 5/5

New customer

Thanks to everyone who helped in the assistance of my new cymbal collection
Rated 5/5

Best value to get back up and running

After college, I sold off everything I had. So glad Sweetwater advertised this deal. After three kids and setting down, I talked my wife in allowing me to get the "kids into drumming" The Hi-hats and ride aren't my favorite, the bell is a little much in the ping tone but overall for what it is, it's a great deal. The trash is my favorite and the crashes sound great for what they are. If you are expecting high end sound you'll come close but is it worth the extra 1-2k? If you are like me, I just like to have fun. Yes get ready to spend money on hardware, you need it to house it all.
Music background: Intermediate and former worship drummer
Rated 5/5

Very Please With This Purchase

I haven't played in over 20 years so, I hadn't realized how much the price of good cymbals were going to cost. I purchased these because I wanted a large selection for the price. I have a friend who is a professional drummer and he played on them and actually liked them. This is an excellent set of cymbals for the money. I plan to upgrade eventually to perhaps the byzance series but, these will allow me to hold off on the upgrade for quite awhile.
Music background: Professional DJ, Drumming hobbyist
Rated 5/5

Great value and quality!

I'm a hobby drummer trying to get back into an acoustic set. This pack was a great way to fill out my kit with a lot of sound options while keeping it very affordable. Great sound and finish. Well packaged and shipped quickly. Definitely your best bang for your buck in a starter kit, in my opinion.
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