Meinl Cymbals 5-Piece Smack Stack Cymbal Pack with Holes 8", 10", 12", 14", 16" — HCS Traditional Finish Brass for Drum Set — Made in Germany, 2-Year Warranty (HCS80246SM)

The 5-piece HCS Smack Stack consists of five cymbal discs shaped to create a distinctive sound effect when stacked on top of each other. These discs are sized 8", 10", 12", 14" and 16". Hole cut-outs give you a drier attack with more trash and slosh to fill out the sound with complex tone, and they also help the cymbals activate while cutting down on weight. The Smack Stack can be manipulated by adjusting the tension of the cymbal stand’s wing nut. Increased tension produces a crisp attack and short decay ideal for quick accents, while a looser setting yields a longer sustain. Works well when paired with a snare drum for enhanced backbeats, or as an alternative to your snare altogether. Use all five discs for a fuller sound and increased projection, or mix and match a few sizes to find the sound that suits you best. Made in Germany with our MS63 brass for a bright, clear tone and plenty of durability.

• MAJOR UPGRADE FROM "STOCK" STARTER 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
• WHY IT MATTERS: 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
• WHAT'S IN THE BOX: the 5-piece HCS Smack Stack consists of five brass cymbal discs (8", 10", 12", 14", 16") shaped to create a distinctive sound effect when stacked on top of each other; the discs will all fit on one cymbal stand (stand not included)
• DRIVING THE SOUND: made in Germany with MS63 brass alloy for a clean, bright, and crisp tone; substantial thickness with well-formed surface grooves and hammer marks give you a defined sound without clangy or ear-piercing overtones
• ZOOM IN: hole cut-outs and a wavy shape give the cymbal discs a drier attack with more trash and slosh to fill out the sound with complex tone
• OF NOTE: HCS Smack Stacks naturally blend with any type of cymbal from B20 to B8 bronze; you can easily incorporate a Smack Stack into your kit if you play other Meinl cymbal lines like Byzance, Pure Alloy, or Classics Custom
• CATCH UP QUICK: HCS exceeds expectations because Meinl brings experience crafting cymbals since 1951; we make HCS and other lines in our German factory, and our top-of-the-line professional Byzance cymbals are hand hammered in Turkey from cast B20 bronze
• THE BOTTOM LINE: these are German made, top-quality entry level cymbals that resemble more high-end models with their crisp, bright tone and musical feel; they have a long lifespan, even for hard hitters, and fit any musical style