Meinl Percussion SLB25 Sleigh Bells with 25 Steel Bells for Christmas Caroling, Recording, and Live Band or Choral Performances
The MEINL Sleigh Bells ring rich and full for a true sleigh bell sound. A comfortable ergonomic grip assures dynamic control to easily change sound levels and rhythmic patterns. These colorful instruments will also add a very interesting touch to any band or orchestral setting whether in a small recording space or a large concert hall. MEINL sleigh bells are also excellent to use in choral music with their abilities to blend well and be heard without overpowering. The sound is vibrant, and the multiple steel jingles deliver a pleasant, rich tone.
Product Features
- SHIMMERING CHORUS EFFECT: The Meinl Sleigh Bells are equipped with 25 steel bells that ring out with a full, rich sound. These sleigh bells may be used in any musical application from holiday band or choral performances to Christmas caroling. Their resounding tonal quality also works in the studio and for any live acoustic performance or orchestral setting in a large venue.
- EASY TO PLAY: An ergonomically shaped wooden handle allows for an easy grip. Simply shake the sleigh bells and let them ring out. These bells respond with a controlled sound and feel to any rhythm you wish to play. Their vibrant tones blend well without overpowering.
- LAYER YOUR GROOVES: Percussionists and drummers alike will find these sleigh bells useful. Use them to layer grooves and add a glowing dynamic to your music. Singer/songwriters may also use them to bring in a different percussion element to their performance.
- DURABLE WITH PLENTY OF VOLUME: These bells are securely mounted to a wooden base. They may be used for light or heavy playing in either small or large venues. They have a wide dynamic range so players can make them cut through or sit underneath the mix.
- OFFICIAL TWO YEAR MEINL WARRANTY: Meinl instruments carry a two year manufacturer’s warranty when purchased from authorized retailers.
Really nice set of Bells Sounds great, look great, feel is only OK, but I can get over that.The propper way to play sleigh bells is to hold it with the bell side hanging down and your hand grabbing the handle. (Opposite of the way that you would hold a sword.) Then using the other hand, strike the butt end of the handle with a palm or closed fist. The rounded end of the handle on this bell set can make striking the handle slightly painful. Better design would have had the butt end of the bells to be flat. but…
Santa Approved Bells A group from our church go out every year to the local hospital and elderly care facility to sing Christmas carols for them. I wanted to find a set of bells to take along with me this year. Let me tell you these Meinl Percussion SLB25 Sleigh Bells exceeded my expectations. These provide that perfect old fashioned sleigh bell sound that even Santa himself would approve of. They can be shaken slightly to produce a softer bell sound or you can really throw them briskly to announce your arrival…