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Meinl 8" Bell - HCS Traditional Finish Brass for Drum Set, Made In Germany, 2-YEAR WARRANTY (HCS8B)

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$ 39.99

Score By Feature

Based on 124 ratings
Customer service
8.88
Satisfaction
8.65
Delivery
8.93
Value for money
9.09

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Product Description

This durable and versatile brass bell has a cutting stick response and a long-lasting "ping" effect, making it an excellent choice for creating unique sounds for both fills and grooves on a drum set.
With a brass alloy that maintains its tone with ease during heavy use, Meinl's HCS cymbals are the perfect choice for beginners and students alike. Suitable for any style of music, these cymbals will last for years.
Opening the package, you will notice one of the first things you will notice is these cymbals carry the same markings as professional Meinl cymbals - the large Meinl stamp is followed by the laser engraved "Made in Germany" logo.
The HCS cymbal range is unique to this price range, offering all the types and sizes of cymbals typically found in professional set ups to beginners - from trash crashes and splashes to bells and chinas, you can get any sound you want.
These cymbals are an excellent affordable solution for teachers who are outfitting their learning studios with these drum set lessons – the Meinl HCS cymbals are designed for beginners who are just starting out on their drum set
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Questions & Answers

How would this bell fit on a 20" HCS ride? I recently converted my ride to a 2 zone bow/crash electric ride, but I need a bell for a 3 zone ride. Do you think this will ?

As for the size, it's a bit bigger than the regular HCS20R bell, but you could mount inverted or normal to find what works best for you.

There are all cymbals in the picture and they're from ?

A picture of the bell itself was displayed, along with a picture of the whole set to show it in its proper Not a cymbal set, but only the bell is on this page. Thank you for your help!

Do you think it would work better on top of a ride cycle for a higher ?

If that is what you want then it should work. It is somewhat big and high pitched for a ride cymbal, but if that is what you are after

Selected User Reviews For Meinl 8" Bell - HCS Traditional Finish Brass for Drum Set, Made In Germany, 2-YEAR WARRANTY (HCS8B)

Cymbals with a nice sound and a reasonable price
5/5

During one of my songs, I was in need of a bell effect. When I looked at the prices of bells, I was beginning to wonder how important it was to me to have a particular sound. This is the little guy I found for a decent price. In addition to having a low cost, the sound is also very good. I have found it to be much crisper and more precisely pitched than some far more expensive bells I have Meinl's products are clearly great and are of high quality at an affordable price.

Oliver Ingram
Oliver Ingram
| Aug 21, 2020
We are happy to have you as our My favorite part of it is the sound of it ) It fits perfectly with But other than that, that's a great price and this cymbal is one I would definitely purchase!
5/5
Ezra Wallace
Ezra Wallace
| Mar 26, 2021
This ping sounds to me like a clear 'ping' rather than those strange overtones
3/5

If you want to try it out, purchase it I find the bell has a lot of serious overtones that don't sound pleasing musically. Nevertheless, I am sure this is a subjective issue. In the end, I went back to the In my opinion, a better name would be Bel, which has no strange overtones and just sounds like a clear 'ping'.

Dennis Castillo
Dennis Castillo
| Aug 12, 2020
I've been pleasantly surprised by the service! My friend and I have been debating getting a bell cymbal for some time, but we didn't want to spend a lot on one like the Z-Cymbal It is a bell that is only occasionally used
5/5

The reason I was surprised when I saw the Meinl 8" Bell's price was because I was expecting such That's a surprise! That's a very good looking small device! Having a clean sound that cuts through the mix, it is a nice choice. Mounted on a Gibralter 6" stacker, it is used for a wide range of applications. Since I am a professional drummer, I already have a substantial collection of cymbals that consist mostly of Zildjian, Sabian, and Paiste, but after seeing Meinl's quality, I will definitely continue to use their.

Gustavo Archer
Gustavo Archer
| Jan 26, 2021
It is a great product and it is even better priced
5/5

A great addition to any beginner or intermediate drum set it is. I got this machine for a great price and it is of the usual quality we expect from Meinl!.

Stephen Poole
Stephen Poole
| Jul 11, 2021
You can get a lot for your money! There is nothing better than the Meinl HCS in terms of bells
5/5

The price is reasonable and the quality is excellent.

Dillon Pruitt
Dillon Pruitt
| Mar 16, 2021
Cymbals like this are great for effects
5/5

In order to purchase some cymbals from the Meinl HCS series, I conducted an intensive search. very good effects cymbal and I will use it regularly in my live performances, regardless of the price. There is a nice sustain to the bell that makes it ring. I am a drummer with 13 years of experience on stage and will use this bell live instead of a ride for passages that require a little more 'cut' and wash for which the ride is not suited. Also, it is beneficial because it is portable and easily drained. In fact, it's nearly necessary. In case you are a posthardcore drummer and would like a bell ping before double cascading This bass-playing musician The breakdown of China and the United States.

Wrenley Chambers
Wrenley Chambers
| May 22, 2021
It has a perfect cutting sound
5/5

I love the way this bell rings almost like a train in the air In our band (two full stacks and a vocalist), we have a sound that cuts through everything else we're doing. A metal breakdown would be a good introduction to it. It is still in good condition after over a month of heavy use. Only a few light scratches are visible.

Beau Figueroa
Beau Figueroa
| Aug 18, 2020

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