Detail 01
12 bars
A short sweep of roughly one hand motion. Fewer bars means a sparser, more separated sound than a full mark tree.
Product detailSKU #1274115063856
MEINL12-Bar Chimes
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 12-bar set of chimes with gold anodized aluminum bars. Adds a short sweep effect for studio, worship and school percussion use.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Transitions and swells in worship, film and ambient tracks
- Home studio percussion overdubs on a budget
- School and church percussion carts needing an inexpensive effect
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Concert or orchestral use, where 30-plus bar mark trees are standard
- Players wanting long, dense shimmer — 12 bars runs out quickly
- Anyone needing a stand; this is the chime bar unit alone
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Aluminum alloy bars
Aluminum is bright and light with quick decay — cleaner and less gong-like than heavier brass or bronze chimes.
Detail 03
Gold anodized finish
Anodizing hardens the surface against fingerprints and corrosion. It's a protective layer, not a tone change.
Detail 04
Bar length taper
Bars run short to long, so a single drag across them produces the rising or falling sweep depending on direction.
Detail 05
Free-hanging construction
The bars swing after the sweep, so you damp with your hand or forearm to stop the sound on cue.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stand or mounting arm included — plan for a separate holder
- 02Needs a rigid mounting point; a floppy mount kills the sweep
- 03Bars tangle in transit; hang or box them rather than tossing them loose
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do I mount these?
They hang from the top bar and need a chime arm, percussion stand or a clamp on a sturdy stand. No mounting hardware is included.
02Is 12 bars enough?
For an accent or a transition in a mix, yes. For a long dramatic orchestral sweep, a 36 or 50 bar mark tree covers more range.
03What's the difference between chimes and a mark tree?
They're the same instrument under two names — a row of hanging bars played with a sweep of the finger or a mallet.
04How do I stop the sound?
Press your palm or forearm flat across the bars. There's no damper mechanism, so stopping cleanly is a hand technique.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
- Fingerboard Material
- gold anodized aluminum alloy
