Part of the MEINL HCS line the HSC Trash Crash cymbal offers drummers of all ages and levels a high-quality cymbal at an incredible value. This 16 or 18 trash crash cymbal sounds like a cross between a China cymbal and a dark crash. Made in Germany from MS63 brass alloy it is lathe formed with wide blade lathing and features a traditional finish. The substantial thickness with well-formed surface grooves and hammer marks give you a defined sound without clangy or ear-piercing overtones. The hole cutouts give it its trashy tone and it s great for accents cymbal stacking or heavy fills with its quick sustain. HCS Cymbals These are not those distractingly cheap flimsy prop cymbals that come with most drum sets. MEINL HCS cymbals have impressive sound and sturdy feel geared toward beginner/intermediate players. Playing HCS cymbals will sound more like what you hear in actual songs making the drums even more fun to play. Plus they aren t going to fall apart dent or bend after a few uses like stock cymbals.