Detail 01
Crash/ride, one cymbal
Compromise by design: crashes darker and slower than a real crash, rides washier than a real ride.
Product detailSKU #1274115064056
MEINLHCS Crash/Ride Cymbal - 18 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 18-inch crash/ride from MEINL's entry HCS line. One cymbal that covers both jobs on a starter or backup kit for $89.99.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First kit that needs a crash and a ride
- Practice space or rehearsal kit you leave set up
- Backup cymbal for gigs where gear gets knocked around
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Recording sessions needing a refined, complex stick sound
- Players wanting a defined ping over a washy ride
- Anyone who already owns dedicated crash and ride cymbals
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
18 inches
Big enough to sustain under a ride pattern, small enough to still open up when you hit it hard.
Detail 03
$89.99
Entry-tier pricing. Expect a simpler, shorter tone than cymbals costing several times more.
Detail 04
Single cymbal
Covers a whole cymbal role on a minimal kit, so you can build a setup with fewer purchases.
Detail 05
MEINL HCS line
MEINL's budget series, aimed at learning and rehearsal rather than studio work.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cymbal only. No stand, felts, sleeve, or wing nut included.
- 02Always use a sleeve and felts. Metal on metal cracks cymbals.
- 03An 18-inch cymbal needs clearance. Check your stand spacing first.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this as just a ride?
Yes. At 18 inches it will ride, but with more wash and less stick definition than a dedicated 20 or 22-inch ride.
02Is it loud enough for a band?
For rehearsal and small rooms, yes. Against loud amps and an unmiked stage, a heavier or larger cymbal projects better.
03Does it come with a stand?
No. You need a cymbal stand plus a sleeve and felt washers, all sold separately.
04Is this good for a beginner?
Yes. It gives a new drummer both cymbal voices in one purchase at a low cost.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- 18 in.
