Detail 01
Hand held
You hold it and sweep with a stick or mallet. Frees you from a stand but occupies one hand.
Product detailSKU #1274115064627
MEINLHand Held Bell Tree
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A hand-held bell tree for one-shot shimmer sweeps. For percussionists, worship players, and studio work needing a rising or falling bell effect on cue.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Studio and live percussion needing a shimmer sweep on a cue
- Worship and orchestral setups marking transitions between sections
- Film, theater, and sound-design work wanting a bell wash
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting a pitched instrument to play melodies on
- Players who need it mounted and struck hands-free mid-groove
- Casual or first-time percussion buyers at this price
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
Bell tree design
Stacked bells of graduated size, so a single sweep produces a rising or falling cascade rather than one note.
Detail 03
Natural finish
Bare metal bells. Expect the tone to be bright and the surface to patina with handling.
Detail 04
MEINL percussion
Standard MEINL hardware and bell stock — consistent build for repeat live and studio use.
Detail 05
$199.99
Priced as a working percussionist's effect instrument, not a starter accessory.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stick or mallet included — you sweep it with your own
- 02No stand or mount; it is designed to be held
- 03Long sustain after the sweep. Plan mic placement and cues around the decay
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What do I play it with?
A drumstick or mallet swept across the bells. Neither is included, so use one you already have.
02Can I mount it on a stand?
It is built as a hand-held unit. There is no included mount, so it is meant to be picked up and swept.
03Is it tuned to specific notes?
It is an effect instrument. The graduated bells produce a cascade of pitches for sweeps, not a scale for playing melodies.
04What is it actually used for?
Marking transitions and adding a shimmer wash — section changes in worship and orchestral music, accents in studio and film work.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
