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Meinl 16” Crash Cymbal – HCS Traditional Finish Brass for Drum Set, Made In Germany, 2-YEAR WARRANTY (HCS16C)

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Color Brass
Brand Meinl Cymbals
Material MS63 Brass Alloy
Model Name Crash
Item Dimensions LxWxH 16 x 16 x 2 inches

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  • MAJOR UPGRADE FROM "STOCK" STARTER CYMBALS: these are not those distractingly cheap, flimsy prop cymbals that come with most drum sets; Meinl HCS cymbals have impressive sound and sturdy feel geared toward beginner/intermediate players
  • WHY IT MATTERS: playing HCS cymbals will sound more like what you hear in actual songs, making the drums even more fun to play; plus, they aren't going to fall apart, dent, or bend after a few uses like stock cymbals
  • WHAT'S IN THE BOX: includes one 16" crash cymbal; this crash cuts through music with a clear attack and balanced sustain that doesn't linger too long; it delivers exceptional punch to accent the beat, and it blends with all other HCS crash sizes
  • DRIVING THE SOUND: made in Germany with MS63 brass alloy for a clean, bright, and crisp tone; substantial thickness with well-formed surface grooves and hammer marks give you a defined sound without clangy or ear-piercing overtones
  • CATCH UP QUICK: HCS exceeds expectations because Meinl brings experience crafting cymbals since 1951; we make HCS and other lines in our German factory, and our top-of-the-line professional Byzance cymbals are hand hammered in Turkey from cast B20 bronze
  • ZOOM IN: the surface shimmers and shines under light, which is a bonus if you like your kit to look beautiful; HCS cymbals also feature the same logo treatment as our professional lines, including a small laser engraved logo and serial number
  • OF NOTE: you can find any sound in the seemingly never-ending selection of cymbal types in the HCS line; all essentials in multiple sizes are covered along with effects cymbals that let you expand your sound with variety
  • THE BOTTOM LINE: this is a German made, top-quality entry level cymbal that resembles more high-end models with its crisp, bright tone and musical feel; it has a long lifespan, even for hard hitters, and fits any musical style

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Customer Ratings
Durability
4.6
4.0
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For beginners
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4.2
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4.2
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material
MS63 Brass Alloy
Metal
Metal
Stainless,Steel
Bronze
B20 Bronze Bronze
model name
Crash
B16TC
Byzance Brilliant Crash Thin
connector type
USB
lightning-fast
USB Type B
body material
MS63 Brass Alloy
Brass
Bronze
Bronze
finish type
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Polished Finish
Polished Finish
weight
2.27 pounds
500 grams
1 kilograms
1.05 kilograms
0.69 kilograms

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Meinl 16” Crash Cymbal – HCS Traditional Finish Brass for Drum Set, Made In Germany, 2-YEAR WARRANTY (HCS16C)


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  • Product Description

    These brass alloy models sound and look great, and let you get into playing MEINL at very realistic prices. The HCS series from MEINL 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 16" crash provides a warm crash sound with a medium sustain that blends well with other small or large HCS cymbals. Enhance and round out the sound of your drum kit by combining this model with the smaller 14" crash and a 20" ride cymbal. Meinl HCS cymbals are recommended for any style of music a beginner may be getting into while exploring their sound.


    From the manufacturer

    HCS cymbal set on drum kit overhead view
    HCS cymbal set overhead view on drum kit
    HCS14C THUMB HCS16C THUMB HCS18C THUMB
    HCS 14" Crash HCS 16" Crash HCS 18" Crash
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    Application Beginner/Intermediate Beginner/Intermediate Beginner/Intermediate
    Material MS63 Brass Alloy MS63 Brass Alloy MS63 Brass Alloy

    ALL MEINL HCS CYMBALS:

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    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    316 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the sound quality, value, and quality of the musical instruments. For example, they mention it's a great budget cymbal that performs as good as other high-quality cimbals, and is built to last.

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    66 customers mention56 positive10 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the musical instruments. They say it has a medium to light ringing tone if struck lightly at the edge.

    "...Crash is a great cymbal for begginers or pros, it is extremley durable, loud, and tough...." Read more

    "...It's a high quality cymbal for an amazing price. Plus it sounds amazing!" Read more

    "...Over the past few months its retained its clean, crisp sound with no scratch marks at all...." Read more

    "Great sound/ great value" Read more

    46 customers mention42 positive4 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the cymbal. They mention that it is a high quality cimbal, ruggedly crafted, and built to last. Some say that it's a great cimbal for beginners and can take a royal beating. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...The Meinl 16" HCS Crash is a great cymbal for begginers or pros, it is extremley durable, loud, and tough...." Read more

    "This is perfect for beginners on up. It's a high quality cymbal for an amazing price. Plus it sounds amazing!" Read more

    "The Meinl HCS 16" traditional ride cymbal is a very ruggedly crafted instrument...." Read more

    "...The cymbals cut through without being harsh! Meinl produces quality cymbals!" Read more

    37 customers mention34 positive3 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the cymbal. They say it's a great product for the price, and a budget cimbal that performs as good or better than other cimbals. Some customers also mention that the snare is durable.

    "Good price" Read more

    "...This cymbal is well worth about 100$! For this price, you could get another good cymbal, but not with all of the qaulities of this cymbal...." Read more

    "Good buy !" Read more

    "...It's a high quality cymbal for an amazing price. Plus it sounds amazing!" Read more

    9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the musical instruments. They mention that it is great looking, sharp, and perfect for someone who needs a nice, higher pitched crash.

    "...cymbal lacks dynamics and character overall, though it looks quite beautiful on my kit...." Read more

    "Likes are,it looks very nice,built very well and durable...." Read more

    "...Has a great sound and it rings out for a while. Perfect for someone who needs a nice, higher pitched crash." Read more

    "absolutely impressed with the sound and the quality of the symbol I just added it to my now 13 piece set and I couldn't have went with a better..." Read more

    Great deal, great sound, small imperfection.
    4 Stars
    Great deal, great sound, small imperfection.
    First things first, i am a new drummer. Not a pro by any means and zero insperations of being one. I am drumming because it is fun, not to join a band. I am happy pounding along with drumless tracks or enjoing my weekly group lesson with guys who have been 'practicing' for 20 years.That all being said, this crash sounds like it's $200+ counterpart from the 'big 2' manufactuers at a fraction of the cost. The owly downside is that it arrived with a kink on the edge. Shipping is shipping and the cost is not worth my throwing a fit or returning the product. I feel dirty taking a star off for the kink as it was hardly Meinl's fault, but I am rating the whole experince including shipping/storeage/handling. It still sounds great. Photo of kink attached. Bannana for scale.
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    Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2018
    I have been playing about a year and a half, and I might not be the most experienced player, but I know my stuff. This cymbal is well worth about 100$! For this price, you could get another good cymbal, but not with all of the qaulities of this cymbal. The Meinl 16" HCS Crash is a great cymbal for begginers or pros, it is extremley durable, loud, and tough. I beat the heck outta my cymbals, but i hit em the right way so they last, and this one especially puts up with a lot. An overall great buy, GET YOURSELF ONE!
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