Best Beginner Hi Hat Cymbals: - Our Top Picks 2024

14"

Paiste Sound Technology (PST) adds an affordable line for drummers who like a traditional sound, look and feel

PST7's base is CuSn8 bronze which stems from the legendary 2002 series

The cymbals are lathed by Paiste's Swiss hand craftsmen to achieve their distinctive traditional look and finish

The result of Paiste's precise Swiss manufacturing is a warm and clear overall sound and by offering three weight classes, light/thin, medium and heavy, PST7 covers a wide range of different music styles

Includes top and bottom cymbals — the HCS 13” hihats are comprised of two cymbals that players mount on a pedal activated stand to play them with your sticks closed together or opened apart and with your foot to create a "chick" sound (stand not included)

Hihats are the most important cymbals on a drum set — the main time keeping ingredients for drumming are bass drum, snare drum and hihat cymbals — together, these form the foundation of drum set playing for any style

Designed for beginners and students — Meinl HCS cymbals are designed for beginner and student musicians using a durable brass alloy that maintains its tone while holding up to the brunt of drum sticks — these cymbals are ideal for any style of music

Made in Germany — when you open the box, the first thing you will notice is these cymbals bear the exact same markings as professional Meinl cymbals — they feature the large Meinl stamp and a smaller laser engraved logo with the text “Made in Germany”

Full range of sounds — unique to this price range, HCS cymbals offer all of the cymbal types and sizes normally found in professional set ups to beginners — from trash crashes and splashes to bells and chinas, any sound option is within reach

Great for instructors — Meinl HCS cymbals are made for new players who are learning their way around the drum set — teachers will find these to be an outstanding affordable solution to outfit their lesson sets with in a studio or classroom

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Comprised of the most popular K Custom Dark sizes

All the essential tonal colors for a dark cymbal set

Warm, rich sound

Cuts through and sings out

Overhammered top for dry, trashy overtones

15” Classics Custom Dark hihats — when playing these hihats closed, you get all of the definition you need for blazing singles and doubles — playing the hats open sends out a powerful crashing effect to drive through distortion charged amps

Dark finish with extra hammering — a highly specialized finishing process leaves these cymbals with shadowy tones and plenty of volume — extra deep hammering adds complexity to their character by shaping warmth and dryness into their intense attack

Explosive cymbals for power players — Classics Custom Dark cymbals open up to deliver an energetic drive at loud dynamics, making them a sure bet for high octane styles like rock and metal

Made from B10 bronze alloy — consisting of 90% copper and 10% tin, B10 bronze has a uniform sound that packs a punch and cuts through dense mixes easily — the natural color of the bronze comes through in the lathe marks that accent the dark finish

A finish unlike any other — the dark finish is a part of the cymbal making process, not just a coating that can wear off overtime — the look will last a lifetime of playing, traveling and buffing (for those of us who want our gear looking brand new)

Made in Germany with 100% renewable energy — Classics Custom Dark cymbals are made in our German factory with a lathe formed profile, extra hammering, wide blade lathing and a dark finish — we use 100% renewable energy to make our cymbals

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Bright and focused sound of brass is great for the developing ear

Package Dimensions: 33.02 H x 3.81 L x 33.02 W (centimetres)

Package Weight: 1.61 kilograms

Country of Origin : United States

Includes top and bottom cymbals — the HCS 15” hihats are comprised of two cymbals that players mount on a pedal activated stand to play them with your sticks closed together or opened apart and with your foot to create a "chick" sound (stand not included)

Hihats are the most important cymbals on a drum set — the main time keeping ingredients for drumming are bass drum, snare drum and hihat cymbals — together, these form the foundation of drum set playing for any style

Designed for beginners and students — Meinl HCS cymbals are designed for beginner and student musicians using a durable brass alloy that maintains its tone while holding up to the brunt of drum sticks — these cymbals are ideal for any style of music

Made in Germany — when you open the box, the first thing you will notice is these cymbals bear the exact same markings as professional Meinl cymbals — they feature the large Meinl stamp and a smaller laser engraved logo with the text “Made in Germany”

Full range of sounds — unique to this price range, HCS cymbals offer all of the cymbal types and sizes normally found in professional set ups to beginners — from trash crashes and splashes to bells and chinas, any sound option is within reach

Manufacturer disclaimer — typographical or grammatical errors found in the bullet point or description text on this product page are a result of this site’s system and are neither the fault of the manufacturer nor marketplace sellers

14” Classics Custom Medium hihats — when playing these hihats closed, you get all of the definition you need for blazing singles and doubles — playing the hats open sends out a powerful and bright crashing effect to drive through distortion charged amps

Brilliant finish and fully lathed — to deliver as much shimmering cut as possible, these cymbals feature a highly reflective brilliant finish with fully lathed surfaces on both sides — the combination of lathing and buffing delivers a classic, clean sound

Explosive cymbals for power players — Classics Custom cymbals open up to deliver an energetic drive at loud dynamics, making them a sure bet for high octane styles like rock and metal

Made from B10 bronze alloy — consisting of 90% copper and 10% tin, B10 bronze has a uniform sound that packs a punch and cuts through dense mixes easily — this alloy is ideal for heavier hitters that need a balanced sound with plenty of volume

A stunning shine — not only does the mirror-like finish shape the sound of the cymbal, it will also add a stunning look to your kit — the look will last a lifetime of playing, traveling and buffing (for those of us who want our gear looking brand new)

Made in Germany with 100% renewable energy — Classics Custom cymbals are made in our German factory with a lathe formed profile, precision hammering, mirror smooth surface and a brilliant finish — we use 100% renewable energy to make our cymbals

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Everything you need to start — included in this set are 13” hihat cymbals (top & bottom), a 14” crash, plus a FREE 10” splash cymbal, 1 pair of FREE size 5A hickory drumsticks and access to online drum lessons presented by renowned educator, Mike Johnston

Start learning right away — follow the directions found on the postcard inside the box to unlock access to video lessons brought to you by Meinl Cymbals artist, Mike Johnston — start with Mike's beginner lessons and build your skills from day one

For all ages — Meinl HCS cymbals are made with our super durable MS63 brass alloy that gives you a clean and bright tone while holding up to the brunt of heavy playing — the tone of these cymbals fits easily with any style of music from rock to jazz

Made in Germany — when you open the box, the first thing you will notice is these cymbals bear the exact same markings as professional Meinl cymbals — they feature the large Meinl stamp and a smaller laser engraved logo with the text “Made in Germany”

Full range of sounds — unique to this price range, HCS cymbals offer all of the cymbal types and sizes normally found in professional set ups to beginners — from trash crashes and splashes to bells and chinas, any sound option is within reach

Great for instructors — Meinl HCS cymbals are made for new players who are learning their way around the drum set — teachers will find these to be an outstanding affordable solution to outfit their lesson sets with in a studio or classroom

Manufacturer disclaimer — typographical or grammatical errors found in the bullet point or description text on this product page are a result of this site’s system and are neither the fault of the manufacturer nor marketplace sellers

14” Classics Custom Dark hihats — when playing these hihats closed, you get all of the definition you need for blazing singles and doubles — playing the hats open sends out a powerful crashing effect to drive through distortion charged amps

Dark finish with extra hammering — a highly specialized finishing process leaves these cymbals with shadowy tones and plenty of volume — extra deep hammering adds complexity to their character by shaping warmth and dryness into their intense attack

Explosive cymbals for power players — Classics Custom Dark cymbals open up to deliver an energetic drive at loud dynamics, making them a sure bet for high octane styles like rock and metal

Made from B10 bronze alloy — consisting of 90% copper and 10% tin, B10 bronze has a uniform sound that packs a punch and cuts through dense mixes easily — the natural color of the bronze comes through in the lathe marks that accent the dark finish

A finish unlike any other — the dark finish is a part of the cymbal making process, not just a coating that can wear off overtime — the look will last a lifetime of playing, traveling and buffing (for those of us who want our gear looking brand new)

Made in Germany with 100% renewable energy — Classics Custom Dark cymbals are made in our German factory with a lathe formed profile, extra hammering, wide blade lathing and a dark finish — we use 100% renewable energy to make our cymbals

🎶 KEEP THE BEAT:. Planet Z HiHats deliver a range of sounds and respond precisely to how you play them. They’re clean and crisp when open, or short and separated when closed.

🎶 GREAT PERFORMANCE: Bright, responsive sounds, perfect for the beginner in practice and performance.

🎶 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Designed for versatility and inspiration, Planet Z Cymbals are a great entry to the Zildjian Family. Available in HiHat, Splash, Crash, China, Ride and Band cymbals

🎶 GREAT VALUE: Make serious music at a great value for your money.

🎶 TOP QUALITY: Made in the USA by the trusted name in Cymbals since 1623.

13 inches hi hat pair

Durable and versatile.

Sharp, focused and full-bodied HiHats.

Well-suited to integrate into your setup and ideal for all styles.

Perfect for beginner drum set students and players.