Meinl 20'' HCS Dark Ride, HCS20DAR

Product Description

The Meinl HCS Dark 20" Ride delivers a strong ping and a clear bell for distinct accents. The underlying wash is kept in check to create depth without overpowering the cymbal, and the dark finish gives your kit a look that stands out.

Strong Ping, Controlled Wash

Play on the bow and you get a clear, defined ping that sits well in the groove. The bell is clear and works well for accents. The pitch is high, the sound harmonic and defined with a mid-dark timbre, and the sustain is short with medium to low volume.

Brass Made in Germany

The cymbal is made in Germany from MS63 brass and shaped with Meinl's Pressure Point Technology. The dark finish gives it a look that clearly stands apart from regular shiny cymbals, and compared with standard HCS, HCS Dark has more controlled overtones and a shorter sustain.

Who It's For

HCS is Meinl's entry-level line and an affordable way to build your first cymbal setup, easy on both the ears and the wallet. The ride is a good choice if you want a clear ride for your first setup, and Meinl names rock and pop as the styles it is mainly aimed at.

Video

Our Tips

• Build out with the 14" hi-hats and the 16" or 18" crash from the same series to keep the whole setup in the same dark look.
• If you want everything at once, HCS Dark also comes as a complete set with 14" hi-hats, a 16" crash and a 20" ride.

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between HCS Dark and standard HCS?

Besides the dark finish, HCS Dark has more controlled overtones and a shorter sustain than the rest of the HCS line.