Detail 01
China shape
The upturned edge and flared bell give a trashy, fast crash with almost no wash. It cuts and then gets out of the way.
Product detailSKU #1274115064426
MEINLHCS China Cymbal 14 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
14-inch china cymbal for accents and crashes. For a drummer adding a trashy voice to an entry-level or practice kit.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Sharp accents in rock, punk and metal
- Adding a second crash voice without spending much
- Practice kits and first cymbal expansions
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz and quiet acoustic work — the sound is aggressive
- Players wanting long, complex sustain from a cast cymbal
- Anyone needing a ride surface — a china is not a ride
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
14 inch
Small for a china. Fast attack, short decay, higher pitch. Good for tight accents rather than big swells.
Detail 03
Sheet bronze construction
Consistent and bright, with a shorter and simpler sustain than cast cymbals. Also why it costs what it does.
Detail 04
Mounted upside down
Chinas are typically hung inverted so the stick hits the flat underside. It changes both sound and stand setup.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stand or cymbal arm included — you need a spare boom
- 02Use a felt and sleeve; a bare rod will crack the hole
- 03Play the edge with a glancing stroke, not straight down
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I mount a china cymbal upside down?
Usually yes. Flipping it puts the flat underside under your stick, which gives the classic trashy attack and makes it easier to strike from a normal playing angle.
02Is 14 inches too small for a china?
No, it is just faster and higher pitched. A 14 works for quick accents. Larger sizes give a deeper, longer trash.
03Can I use this as a ride?
No. A china has no defined stick ping and washes out immediately. It is an accent and crash voice.
04Does a cymbal stand come with it?
No. You get the cymbal only. Budget for a boom arm plus felts, sleeve and wing nut.
