Detail 01
B8 bronze
Works with the lathing to create the stated bright, clear character.

Independent shopping perspective
The 15-inch Meinl HCS Bronze Hi-Hats are a pair of medium-weight B8 bronze cymbals with a traditional finish and full lathing. The B8 alloy and wide-blade lathing are used here to produce bright, clear tones while keeping sustain balanced. They provide a straightforward hi-hat option for players building out a kit on a budget, with the HCS series positioned for beginners and musicians expanding their available sounds.


Strong match
What matters in use
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Detail 01
Works with the lathing to create the stated bright, clear character.
Detail 02
The cymbals are formed through lathing with a wide blade.
Detail 03
Each cymbal is specified as medium weight.
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
This is a pair of hi-hat cymbals.
The HCS Bronze design is described as bright and clear, with sustain kept in balance.
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