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The Meinl HCS Trash China Cymbal adds a brash and edgy tone to your drum set. This German-made China cymbal utilizes a special bell shape and perforated holes to produce a short, trashy sustain ideal for accents, blast beats and breakdowns. The Meinl HCS line provides drummers of all levels quality cymbals at an incredible value.

Perforated Bow Maximizes Trashiness

With strategically placed holes along its surface, the HCS Trash China Cymbal enhances bite and accentuates its trashy quality of sound. The perforations allow harmonics to escape, resulting in a dry, raspy tone with minimal sustain. This specialized construction gives the cymbal a distinctive voice perfect for cutting through busy mixes.

Low-Cost Way to Add Color

As part of Meinl's HCS line, the Trash China Cymbal provides a budget-friendly means of experimenting with new sounds. Its affordable price point makes it easy to incorporate into your setup, opening up more expressive possibilities without breaking the bank. This cymbal gives you trashy accent colors unavailable in standard crash or ride cymbals.

Versatile and Expressive

With its edgy and brash tone, the Trash China Cymbal excels as an accent cymbal but also serves additional functions. Use it to create crashing crescendos, accentuate drum fills or stack with other cymbals for more complex sounds. Its trashy quality readily cuts through mixes, allowing you to make a statement. This highly responsive cymbal gives you ample opportunities for dynamic expression behind the drum kit.

MEINL HCS Trash China Cymbal 16 in.
MEINL HCS Trash China Cymbal 16 in.
MEINL HCS Trash China Cymbal 16 in.

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  • Includes one trash China cymbal
  • Bold, trashy sound that's perfect for accents and adding energy to your playing
  • Hole cutouts boost trashy tone even more and reduce sustain for a quick, explosive 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
  • Surface shimmers and shines under light
  • Same logo treatment as MEINL professional lines, including a small laser-engraved logo and serial number

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  • Mid-bright timbre
  • Warm, harmonic character
  • Low-Mid pitch
  • Medium to low volume
  • Medium to short sustain
  • Thin weight
  • Traditional finish
  • MS63 alloy
  • Wide blade lathe

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One year replacement, parts, and labor warranty on all percussion products.

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