Mike Johnston Groove Bell Cowbell with Magnetic Mutes — NOT MADE IN CHINA — Vintage Steel Finish, 2-YEAR WARRANTY

The Meinl Mike Johnston Signature Groove Bell sits perfectly in the mix of a drum set without overpowering. Get cowbell tone without dominating the music. Its sound comes from a special steel alloy and size proportions that cut down piercing overtones. Also comes with two magnetic mutes that give you control over sustain and pitch (based on Benny Greb’s Magnetic Sustain Control). The Groove Bell has a brushed vintage steel finish that gives the surface a patina that looks decades old. "When you first play it, there is no doubt that this is a high-quality cowbell that is uniquely designed to be played on a drum set. With the addition of the bell mutes, it quite literally becomes one of the most versatile cowbells on the market. " - Mike Johnston. Measures 7 3/4" L (not including mount) x 5 1/4" W x 2" H.

• MIKE JOHNSTON SIGNATURE: the Meinl Groove Bell was designed with Meinl Cymbals artist and online educator, Mike Johnston; Mike's idea was to make a modern, drum set aligned bell that doesn't dominate your sound and is easy to control
• WHY IT MATTERS: your flow will improve since the bell adds to your grooves instead of overpowering; it cuts without piercing when you need it to and sits back with lower volume
• ONE BIG THING: comes with two magnetic mutes that let you instantly dampen sustain and drop pitch without making drastic changes to the bell (based on Benny Greb's Magnetic Sustain Control); magnets are strong, so they stay in place while playing
• DRIVING THE SOUND: made with a special steel alloy and hexagon shaped medium-sized mouth; Mike and Meinl R&D arrived at its shape, proportions, and alloy after years of testing
• ZOOM IN: a brushed vintage steel finish gives the bell an old school, worn-in appearance with a good-looking patina; the bell features Mike’s signature on the side
• BY THE NUMBERS: the Groove Bell measures 7 3/4" L (not including mount) x 5 1/4" W x 2" H; two magnetic mutes (1x small, 1x large)
• THE BOTTOM LINE: this is the most easily controllable cowbell on the market for drum set players; plus, it will look great in your kit
• THE BIG PICTURE: Meinl is a family-owned musical instrument manufacturer and brand established 1951 in Germany; our expert German designers have deep relationships with our builders to ensure you're delivered the absolute finest quality