Mike Johnston Groove Bell, Meinl MJ-GB

The Groove Bell is a cowbell developed together with drummer Mike Johnston, designed to sit perfectly in the mix behind the drum kit. It has a drier, more distinct sound than many other bells and comes in a vintage steel finish. Two included MCT magnets (Meinl Cymbal Tuners) let you quickly adjust the tone to taste.

Sound Character

Without the magnets, the Groove Bell has an open tone in a medium pitch range - a solid base sound for most grooves. Adding the magnets shortens the sustain and darkens the tone; where you place them determines how much. That makes it an unusually versatile cowbell for the drum kit, ranging from open and ringing to short and muted.

Construction

The shell is made of vintage steel, and the bell is purpose-built for mounting on the drum kit rather than for handheld playing. The two MCT magnets are included and work as simple mutes you clamp on wherever you want the effect.

A good choice if you want a cowbell that cuts through clearly without taking over, with the ability to control how open or muted it sounds.

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