7" Double oval-shaped iron gong/bell are like the Gankoqui agogos but sit side by side. Originating in Nigeria, the Oghene double bells can be used for many styles of music. Hand forged by some of Nigeria's most skillful craftsmen, Oghene offers a unique, resonant and sustaining metallic bell sound. Play it with your fingers, hand, or with sticks. An exceptional percussion instrument, authentic in design, craftsmanship, and sound. Oghene is vital to any performance as it serves as a common More Info »
Very traditional in tuning, these Pearl mountable agogo bells are very popular in Samba groups and as a percussion accessory. Two versions are made, this one and a hand-held model.
7" Double iron gong with high and low tone (in Brazil this double bell is called an Agogo) traditionally from Ghana. Wood playing stick is included. Gankogui is the name of this double bell or gong. It is constructed from iron. In Ewe music in general, and during Atsiã in particular, gankogui keeps the time. Gankogui is vital to any performance as it serves as a common reference point for everyone in the group - drummers as well as dancers More Info »
Pete Engelhart began crafting metal percussion instruments after spending time in Brazil in the 1950's. He combined his life long love of jazz, a knowledge of latin rhythms and sounds, and his ability as an artist to produce complicated resonant tuned bells. Pete has now been hand crafting metal percussion for nearly 45 years. He has designed a large variety of highly creative instruments that are now used worldwide by many professional musicians. The Reco-Reco BNC is a combination of More Info »
Very traditional in tuning, these Pearl hand-held agogo bells are very popular in Samba groups and as a percussion accessory. Two versions are made, this one and a mountable model.
The Guataca is a traditional instrument developed from a small garden hoe. It is metal and played with wood or metal sticks. Used primarily as a rhythm instrument, it is also an excellent effect. The Pearl Guataca has scalloped edges and has a built-in mounting bracket. It can be played handheld or mounted.
"Noah Bell" is the common name given to a distinct type of bell hand-manufactured in India by ancient and inherited traditions. Some monasteries in India are credited with manufacturing Noah Bells for hundreds of years. The profits from the selling of authentic Noah Bells are used to finance the activities of the particular monastery which fashioned them.These bells are popular among collectors because of their intricate resonances, warmth and the mystique that surrounds them. One tale proclaims that these bells More Info »
The Pearl New Yorker Bells are designed after the original bells used in Salsa bands in New York. These bells have a unique sound that can crossover for all styles of music. They are one-piece construction for superior sound and durability. The Mambo Bell is 6.10 inches, low pitched and in addition to being a Salsa bell, an ideal Rock bell. Loud with great projection.
Six heavy gauge metal bells individually tuned, Pete Engelhart originally designed the Blossom Bells to be hand held and hit against each other to create a church bell effect. They have become extremely popular and often players use yarn mallets to get that "ringing" choir bell effect. We've seen them played with fingers, sticks, rods,etc. The bells are divided into two groups of three and mounted such as to be seated on a flat surface or hand held. Sound Sample
Horacio has redesigned 6 distinct cowbells for drum set and percussion players. Sold individually, these bells are made of carbon steel construction with an anodized copper finish and 2 playing surfaces, flat and rounded, to accommodate player position and preference. The HH4XH hand-held Campana bell (see photo below) features a Quick Release bracket that allows you to instantly go from a fixed position to hand-held. Each bell features a swiveling mount which allows the player to stack multiple bells on More Info »
The Pearl New Yorker Bells are designed after the original bells used in Salsa bands in New York. These bells have a unique sound that can crossover for all styles of music. They are one-piece construction for superior sound and durability. The High Pitch Cha Cha Bell is 5.60 inches and can cut through any ensemble.
The Pearl New Yorker Bells are designed after the original bells used in Salsa bands in New York. These bells have a unique sound that can crossover for all styles of music. They are one-piece construction for superior sound and durability. The Low Pitch Cha Cha Bell is 5.60 inches, more mellow sounding than the High Pitch. Recommended as an all around bell for various genres.
The Pearl New Yorker Bells are designed after the original bells used in Salsa bands in New York. These bells have a unique sound that can crossover for all styles of music. They are one-piece construction for superior sound and durability. The Timbale Bell is 6 inches and designed in collaboration with Marc Quinones and used as his primary bell. It has volume and great projection.
