by RetroVintageDrummer » Fri Jan 16, 2015 6:11 am
Ideally it would be great to hear the bells before purchase, but sometimes it cannot be done with some manufactures. I don't think Matt sells his bells anywhere besides his website, so I had to take this shot in the dark. I absolutely love the medium pitch timbal bell, so I still think it was worth it. The bell sounds great compared to my old LP bongo bell, but the buzz is just there. I think it must be because of the way it was welded. If the bell isn't mic'ed up at a gig, I should be fine since I'll probably be the only one that would be able to hear it. I'll experiment with muting. Typically I don't like having to use tape, but I may have to on this one. I find that "Moon Gels" work just as well and they don't leave all that sticky residue. Thank you for your advice.