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Meinl Cymbals HCS Practice Cymbal Set - 14/16/20-inch

Perforated Brass Alloy Practice Cymbal Set with 14" Hi-hats, 16" Crash, and 20" Ride
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Meinl Cymbals HCS Practice Cymbal Set - 14/16/20-inch
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Your Brass Effects — in Whisper Mode!

In need of some unobtrusive cymbal companions for your at-home practice space? The HCS Practice Cymbal Set is built for the task. No matter how hard or soft you play, this 3-piece set lets you unleash all your bell rhythms, crashes, and wide-open hi-hat swells without disturbing those around you — and, might we add, in ultra-realistic fashion! Drummers around Sweetwater love not only the sound of this perforated cymbal pack, but also its playability. Straight from Meinl’s brass HCS factory line, these brass beauties still churn out those high-quality bright effects that you love, but at just a fraction of the volume. What’s more, they rebound with an impressive replication of full-fledged stage cymbals, leaving you little headaches when transitioning from rehearsals to shows. And your roommates, family, neighbors, and cats? They’ll love the HCS Practice Cymbal Set just as much as you will — because they won’t have to hear it!

Direct from Meinl’s HCS brass line

The HCS lineup of brass alloy cymbals has been Meinl’s exemplar for bright, lightweight, and affordable brass effects, and it’s the perfect blueprint for cymbal sound reduction. And by utilizing such a trusted and high-quality starting point, the resulting tone of the HCS Practice Cymbal Set is satisfyingly well-preserved and musical. Perforations span the entire surface of the bow and bell, disrupting vibration (volume and sustain) without inhibiting the natural tonal effects of the HCS brass.

Easy practice-to-performance transitions

Sound? Check. What about playability? Well, you’ll be delighted to know that the HCS Practice Cymbal Set possesses an incredibly realistic playing response that lives up to the feel of a traditional cymbal configuration despite its porous presentation. From precision rebound and natural sway to dynamic swelling, this cymbal pack is engineered to maintain a performance-grade feel that won’t trip you up when you transition to your full cymbal set for gigs. They’re also easy on the ears, making for less harsh rehearsals for you and your bandmates. Experts here at Sweetwater trust in Meinl Cymbals — they’ve been in the game since 1951, and their dedication to quality design and construction remains unwavering. See for yourself today!

Meinl Cymbals HCS Practice Cymbal Set Features:

  • Included cymbals: 14-inch hi-hats, 16-inch crash, 20-inch ride
  • Constructed from Meinl’s durable HCS brass alloy
  • Perforated design maintains bright and musical tone at a fraction of the volume
  • Extraordinary playability, making for easy transitions to the real deal
  • Tough and responsive enough to accommodate playing styles of all genres
  • Great for practice spaces and low-volume rehearsal settings
  • Minimizes disturbances for housemates and neighbors
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Tech Specs

  • Type: Practice Cymbal Set
  • Series: HCS Practice
  • Number of Cymbals: 3
  • Material: BS63 Brass
  • Hi Hats: 14" Hi-hat
  • Crash 1 : 16" Crash
  • Ride: 20" Ride
  • Manufacturer Part Number: P-HCS141620

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Reviews

Wonderful Except
Just received this set yesterday. Hi-hat and ride sound wonderful! Amazing sound for the price and half the volume. The crash on the other hand has a high pitched overtone that lingers. Will have to figure out some sort of muting that doesn't choke the whole cymbal out.
Newer Drummer - First Time with Practice Cymbals
The cymbals do "work" as advertised - they are very quiet but have a good weight and play quite well. My main gripe is that I have had the top hi-hat cymbal "invert" multiple times with what I would consider a reasonable amount of pressure. This is of course due to the holes, which decreases the overall structural stability. Mind you, it is my first time with such cymbals so take my review with a grain of salt.
Bad
Avoid at all cost...unless you really WANT an inverted hi hat
the "Inverted" Top Hat

I'm going with cheap product......you get what you pay for. I used the Zildjian L80's with my last kit. Used them for over 2 years and never had this happen. If you're looking at the low noise option spend a little more money and get a quality product.

Music background: Been playing over 30 years