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Aluminum bars
Bright, glassy attack with shorter decay than brass. Cuts through a mix without lingering under the next phrase.
Product detailSKU #1274115063654
Nino12-Bar Aluminum Chimes
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 12-bar aluminum chime set at entry-level price. For classroom, church, or home percussion racks where an occasional shimmer is all that's needed.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Classroom and children's music programs on a tight budget
- Worship or theater percussion racks needing an occasional shimmer
- Home studio color effects layered over acoustic tracks
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Touring drummers who need road-durable hardware every night
- Recording engineers wanting the long sustain of longer bar sets
- Anyone needing a mounted chime tree with a stand
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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12 bars
A short sweep. Fast one-directional gestures work; long dramatic runs will run out of bar quickly.
Detail 03
Chimes, not a tuned instrument
These are a color effect, not melodic. You play sweeps and accents, not notes or parts.
Detail 04
Entry-level build
Light bars and simple stringing. Fine for occasional use, less forgiving of daily setup and teardown.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stand or mount included — budget for a chime arm or hand-hold it
- 02Bars can tangle if stored loose; hang or lay flat
- 03Check bar count against your part — 12 is a short sweep
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do these come with a stand?
No. This is the chime set only. You'll need a chime arm or clamp to mount it, or hold the top bar and sweep by hand.
02Aluminum or brass — what's the difference?
Aluminum is brighter and decays faster. Brass rings longer and darker. Aluminum sits better in busy mixes; brass suits exposed, sustained moments.
03Is 12 bars enough?
For an accent or a quick shimmer, yes. For a long dramatic sweep across a phrase, you'll want a set with more bars.
04Will kids be able to play these?
Yes. Sweeping a hand or mallet across the bars is the whole technique. That's why these land in classroom carts.
