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This Meinl HCS 20" Practice Ride Cymbal is now available with us at Graham Russell Drums.

The Meinl HCS 20" Practice Ride Cymbal is designed to deliver a realistic ride feel at significantly reduced volume, making it ideal for controlled practice environments. Constructed from MS63 brass alloy and featuring a precision-drilled hole pattern, the cymbal reduces air resistance and limits resonance, resulting in a low-volume response with minimal wash. The thin weight profile allows for a clear, defined stick response, producing a mid-bright timbre with a high-mid pitch, dry character and short sustain, closely replicating the articulation of a traditional ride cymbal.

In practical use, this ride offers excellent stick definition across the bow, with a controlled and focused response that allows for detailed pattern work and dynamic control. The bell remains articulate but subdued, while the overall decay is short and manageable, preventing excessive build-up of sound. Ideal for home practice, rehearsal spaces, and teaching environments, it provides a consistent and responsive playing surface, allowing drummers to develop timing, consistency, and ride patterns without the volume of a full acoustic cymbal.

Key Features

• 20” low-volume practice ride cymbal
• MS63 brass alloy construction
• Thin weight for responsive stick definition
• Precision-drilled hole pattern for significant volume reduction
• Mid-bright timbre with high-mid pitch
• Dry character with short sustain and minimal wash
• Clear articulation across bow and bell
• Reduced resonance for controlled practice environments
• Ideal for home practice and low-volume setups
• Traditional finish with unlathed surface

Buy this Meinl HCS 20" Practice Ride Cymbal from Graham Russell Drums and receive it on our next day delivery service when you order before 2pm.