{"product_id":"14-hcs-china","title":"Meinl HCS 14\" China Cymbal","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Little China Goes a Long Way\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a reason china cymbals are so addictive — that trashy, aggressive crack is unlike anything else on a drum kit. The Meinl HCS 14\" China (HCS14CH) gives you that signature sound in a compact, affordable package. Mount it upside-down over your kit, give it a hit, and you'll immediately understand why so many drummers can't resist adding one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 14 inches, this china sits in a sweet spot: big enough to cut through a full band mix, small enough to respond quickly without turning into a wash. The thin weight keeps the attack snappy and the sustain medium-short — you get the burst, then it gets out of the way. That makes it especially handy for tight accents in rock and pop settings, where you want impact without clutter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt from Meinl's MS63 brass alloy and crafted in Germany, the HCS14CH punches well above its price point. If you're building out your first kit or just want to add some character to an existing setup, this china is a logical, no-stress starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMS63 Brass: Bright, Durable, and Ready to Play\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeinl makes the HCS14CH from MS63 brass alloy — a material known for holding up to consistent stick abuse while maintaining clear musical tone. You're not going to baby this cymbal during a set, and it doesn't ask you to. The traditional finish keeps the look clean and unfussy, letting the sound do the talking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a mid-bright voice with low-mid pitch that sits comfortably in a mix. It's voiced for rock and pop, though it can lend itself to any context where you need a short, punchy china accent without spending a fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the HCS Series Is About\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HCS line from Meinl was designed with a clear purpose: bring the full range of cymbal types and sizes normally found in professional setups to drummers who are just getting started. That means you're not being handed a stripped-down \"beginner\" version — you're getting a real china cymbal with real china characteristics, just at a price that makes sense when you're building a kit from scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HCS14CH pairs naturally with other HCS cymbals — crash, ride, hi-hats — so if you're working toward a complete setup within a budget, everything in the series is designed to complement each other tonally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e China cymbal, 14 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin — quick attack and medium-short sustain\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e MS63 brass alloy, made in Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePitch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-Mid\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSound Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-Bright with explosive, brash attack and dark, trashy undertones\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre Suitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rock, Pop (manufacturer-stated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e HCS — designed to offer professional cymbal types to players building their first kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meinl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e HCS China Cymbal 14\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e HCS14CH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1872, C.A. 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