Meinl 20" Practice HCS Ride
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Meinl
20" Practice HCS Ride
Product Info
Article Number:
558074
Brand:
Meinl
Model:
20" Practice HCS Ride
Category:
20" Ride Cymbals
Price:
$214.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Meinl HCS Ride is a solid choice for drummers needing a quiet practice tool. The feel is surprisingly good for a budget-friendly option, mimicking a 'real' ride better than many others in its class—perfect for apartment dwellers or late-night practice.
Product Description
- Meinl 20" Practice HCS Ride
- Ride Cymbal
- Size: 20"
- Material: MS63 brass
- Extra quiet - perfect for practicing
- Feels like a "normal" cymbal
- Provided with dense hole pattern
PROS
- • MS63 brass provides a warm, muted fundamental tone.
- • Dense hole pattern minimizes overtones and unwanted ringing.
- • Feels surprisingly responsive and musical for a practice cymbal.
- • Lightweight construction reduces fatigue during extended practice sessions.
CONS
- • Lacks the shimmering sustain of higher-end ride cymbals.
- • Sound is significantly dampened; unsuitable for performance or recording.
- • Limited tonal versatility; not ideal for complex rhythmic patterns.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
20"
Material
MS63 Brass
Finish
Brushed
Sound Character
Muted, Washed-Out
Bell Size
3.5"
Weight
4.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It significantly reduces volume, typically cutting the sound level by 60-70%, making it much quieter than a standard ride without being completely dead.
Absolutely; it’s a great way to develop technique and stick control at a lower volume, building a solid foundation for when you move to a more expressive cymbal.
Primarily for quietness, but the dense pattern does contribute to the muted, washy sound by dampening higher frequencies and reducing sustain.
