Detail 01
Bar chimes (mark tree)
You drag a finger or mallet across the bars. The result is one overlapping wash, not individual notes.
Product detailSKU #1274115064334
MEINLHeadliner Series Chimes Red
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Bar chimes for adding a shimmering sweep to songs. For drummers and percussionists who need one effect sound on the kit, not a new instrument.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers marking song intros, transitions and endings
- Studio percussion overdubs needing a soft shimmer under vocals
- Adding color to a kit within arm's reach of the throne
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting to play melodies — the pitches aren't laid out chromatically
- Loud stages with no mic on the kit
- Players with no free stand or clamp to hang them from
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
Headliner Series
MEINL's value tier. Aimed at working players who need a reliable effect sound rather than a boutique piece.
Detail 03
$99.99
Around the going rate for a real chime set. Cheap novelty chimes sound thin and decay almost instantly.
Detail 04
Red finish
Stands out against black hardware, which helps you find them fast in low stage light.
Detail 05
Hung, not handheld
Chimes need to hang free to ring. Held in the hand, the bars damp against each other and the sweep dies.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01You need a stand, clamp or hook to hang these within reach
- 02Position matters — bars that touch a cymbal buzz on every hit
- 03Store them so the bars hang straight; tangled bars snag mid-sweep
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What are bar chimes actually used for?
A quick sweep to mark a song's start, a section change, or a final chord. They're an accent, used a few times per song rather than continuously.
02Do I need a stand to use them?
Yes, something to hang them from — a cymbal stand clamp, percussion stand or a hook. They have to swing free to ring properly.
03Can I play a melody on them?
No. Bar chimes are an effect. The bars ring in a rising or falling wash rather than a scale you can pick notes out of.
04Are they loud enough for a live gig?
In acoustic and moderate-volume settings, yes. Against loud amps you'll want a mic on the kit or on the chimes themselves.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
