Meinl 12" HCS Trash Stacks

Cymbal Stack

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Latest User Reviews

2 years ago

For the price it's really good

It's a really well priced way to get introduced into stack cymbals

2 years ago

i would expect more

ok its cheap but if you have old cracken splashes maybe it could done the job better

3 years ago

Perfect little trash stack

This stack is everything I expected from it. I bought it as a gift for my brother, but also had the pleasure of playing it myself. We're both very happy with the sound quality (snappy, dirty, but no nastiness to it). It brings a nice, contrasting sound to the rest of the cymbals on the drum kit (crashes, ride, china, hi-hat, bell).

My brother is so impressed with this stack that he has decided to include this cymbal in his live kit.

Build quality is superb, as is to be expected from Meinl.

3 years ago

What a sound!

This small stack is a game changer in my drum set.

It just enlarges so much the capacity of sound in playing!

Sounds professional and at so low price! Simple “a must have” in your collection.

3 years ago

AMAZING Value!

Great build quality and great sound! Also sounds great if you decide to use the cymbals separately. An amazing deal value deal considering the price point. Definitely recommended!

4 years ago

Sounds Amazing for Price

This is a REALLY good stack, perfect addition to any kit.

4 years ago

A great addition to my setup

This stack is incredibly diverse, in my opinion. Depending on how tight you set it, the sound can range from a trashy china type sound to a trashy hihat sound. If you find the sweet spot in the middle, you can even get a sound resembling a clap. Even if that isn't appealing to you, you can use these cymbals separately. The China by itself sounds good in my opinion. Cuts through the mix nicely, and it can take a beating. The splash is alright by itself too, but it's a bit too trashy for my taste. All in all, I'm very happy with this purchase. I use it for all styles of music: rock, metal, edm, funk, you name it

4 years ago

An Actual Gem

I absolutely have to praise Meinl for this affordable, interesting stack. It has become one of my favorites and has really opened up my phrasing, offering an additional Hi-Hat texture, played tight, the attack and tone is very similar to a 'Clap' effect. Personally, I prefer to have the nut just about finger tight, so they can move a bit more, offering a bit more of a 'wet' texture. Absolutely invaluable, super fun Cymbal.

4 years ago

Decent cymbals

I got these to expand a small drumkit that i'm putting together and to be honest i was a bit disapointed with their sound as a stack since it's not very rich but i quite enjoy their sound as individual cymbals. The build quality is very good.

5 years ago

Even

Good sound, good quality and very happy that I bought them. The video of JP Bouvet helped me allot on take the decision for buy this entry-level quality cymbal stack.

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Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Meinl
  • Released in 2017
  • Average price : $73
  • HCS Series
  • Size: 12"
  • Regular model
  • Short, highly accentuated effects sound (white noise effect) that can be varied by the contact pressure between the two cymbals
  • Upper cymbal with holes for an even trashier sound
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