Meinl Crash Ride 18" HCS

A perfect choice to get you started in the world of drums from one of the big brands.

The brass alloy HCS cymbals look and sound great. Meinl specializes in making cymbals from many types of metal, so you can play all kinds of pop or rock with HCS and your sound will be warm and effective.

Construction

HCS cymbals are created from a brass alloy, MS63 (MS = Mint State, 63 = percentage of copper). Most major manufacturers use this formula for their entry-level cymbals because it is easy to work with and is a relatively inexpensive material.

Instead of casting, each cymbal is formed from a sheet of brass that is pressed into the desired shape, then lathed and hammered on the top surface and then and finally polished .

About Meinl Cymbals
Meinl cymbals have a distinctive sound. Despite having an extensive catalog, they have found a particular sound with a particular aesthetic. Currently it is the fastest growing company in the world.
Meinl has professional series of the highest quality but also manufactures cymbals for students or beginners but with a very high quality of manufacture.
Artists like Miguel Lamas, Mike Johnston, Chris Coleman or Anika Nilles rely on Meinl for their recordings and live performances.