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Chimes (bar chimes / mark tree)
Played by dragging a finger or stick across the bars for a rising or falling shimmer, not struck rhythmically.
Product detailSKU #1274115064191
MEINLLuis Conte Chimes
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A set of hand-struck chimes for accent work in percussion setups, studios and worship rigs. For players adding color, not a rhythm instrument.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Studio overdubs where a swept shimmer marks a transition
- Percussion rigs needing a sustained accent above drums
- Worship and theater setups played by hand between cues
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting a pitched melodic instrument to play lines on
- Drummers whose only need is timekeeping and groove
- Loud stages without a mic — chimes get buried fast
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.
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Luis Conte signature
Designed with a Latin percussionist, so bar layout and spacing suit hand sweeps in a working percussion setup.
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Natural finish
Untinted bar and mount surfaces. Cosmetic only — it does not change the sound.
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$219.99 price point
Above entry-level student chimes. You are paying for bar consistency and sustain rather than a name.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Chimes need a mount or stand arm — check what your rack already has free
- 02Sold as the chime unit; no stand or clamp assumed included
- 03Long sustain means you need a hand ready to mute between hits
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do you actually play chimes?
Drag a finger, stick, or mallet across the bars. Direction sets whether the shimmer rises or falls. Mute with your palm to stop the sustain.
02Do I need a stand?
Yes, unless you plan to hold them or already have a rack arm or cymbal-stand clamp free. Plan for a mounting point.
03Are these tuned to specific notes?
Bar chimes are for color and shimmer rather than playing melodies. They are used as an accent instrument, not a pitched one.
04Will these cut through a loud band?
Not on their own. Chimes are quiet relative to drums and amps. Mic them or run them through the PA on loud stages.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
