{"product_id":"meinl-hcs-dark-18-inch-crash-cymbal","title":"MEINL HCS Dark 18 inch Crash Cymbal","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe MEINL HCS Dark 18 inch Crash Cymbal brings punchy accents and a fast-decaying response to your drum kit. Made in Germany from specially treated MS63 brass, it combines short sustain with a focused, mid-dark voice and a distinctive dark finish. It is a useful option for drummers who want an 18-inch crash without a lingering wash dominating the next phrase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMake the accent, then leave space\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLand a chorus entrance, punctuate a stop or finish a tom fill with a clearly defined crash. The HCS Dark's quick decay helps the accent settle back into the groove, rather than hanging over subsequent hits. Designed with rock and pop in mind, this medium-weight model can serve as your main crash or sit alongside another HCS crash size for contrasting accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18-inch crash cymbal for marking transitions and emphasising key hits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort sustain keeps accents controlled and leaves room for the next phrase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecially treated MS63 brass provides the HCS Dark series' focused response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid-dark timbre offers an alternative to brighter cymbal sounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium weight and medium-to-low volume support a defined cymbal voice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark finish gives your setup a distinctive visual character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGerman-made construction with MEINL Pressure Point Technology shaping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand and series: MEINL HCS Dark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: HCS18DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType and diameter: crash cymbal, 18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: MS63 brass alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacter: defined and harmonious\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTimbre and pitch: mid-dark, low-mid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSustain: short\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume: medium to low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight category: medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaping: Pressure Point Technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLathing: wide blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: dark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggested musical styles: rock and pop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of manufacture: Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore MEINL cymbals at Into Music\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind complementary sounds in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/meinl-hcs-dark-cymbals\"\u003eMEINL HCS Dark cymbals collection\u003c\/a\u003e or compare \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-meinl-cymbals\"\u003eall MEINL cymbals\u003c\/a\u003e. Order online from Into Music for UK-wide delivery, with UK next day delivery available. For help choosing your next crash cymbal, call 01507 526517 or visit our Horncastle showroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eManufacturer video links\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the video references supplied with this listing: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/gReuaR1hpUU\"\u003eMEINL video 1\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/mh1Su2S8B9E\"\u003eMEINL video 2\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/2rGhTrs8ERQ\"\u003eMEINL video 3\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ZogOu0i_JPM\"\u003eMEINL video 4\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meinl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56995690316162,"sku":"HCS18DAC","price":114.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0510\/2292\/1927\/files\/HCS18DAC_web_with_background_main.jpg?v=1792752506","url":"https:\/\/intomusicstore.com\/products\/meinl-hcs-dark-18-inch-crash-cymbal","provider":"Into Music Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}