The Cowbell Finder/ Discussion Thread

[White Riot!]

Discuss Cowbells. Suggest cowbells to people similiar to what goes on in the cymbal finder.


I really love cowbells. In any musical style they can really strengthen the quarter note pulse in a really different way to other voices on the kit. Cowbells can push the groove with a sharp ring , a heavy clunk and many other great tones.

LP makes great cowbells. from the earsplitting LP cha cha bell to the sweet mambo cowbell to the clunky Rock Ridge Rider.

one model i would stay away from is the small ridge rider ; the small bell's high pitched sound is really restricted by the ridge and makes for a weak sound.

one great thing about cowbells is that generic cowbells can make a great sound you would be surprised for the price. BUT the LP bells really have a signature sound you cannot get anwhere else.

I like the LP black beauty , its a great classic , all round sound:thumb:

Also had a generic bell that was AMAZING!. It had a black hammertone finish
I miss it sorely...

[Tim]

I want to get another cowbell. One maybe that isnt so dang loud. I have a DW gon bops timbale cowbell. Its really really loud and not too good for solo work but it blends well with loud music. I want to get another one anyway so i can have one to play with stick and one connected to a pedal. Move the DW to a pedal and probably get a Meinl HH cowbell or something.

[White Riot!]

Certain types of cowbell seem to be really loud and cut. Generally the Large models are Fat and Low , while the smaller sizes cut with bright tones.

if you think your cowbell is loud and cutting then check out the LP CHA CHA BELL! hehe :lol:



The Meinl HH Bronze models are quite tonal and ring alot. ( I personally) would apply small muffling in certain situations to those bells. They have a unique flavour and are worth a look.

The Kenny Arnoff Model is Fat and Big ,Playing with the shoulder on the mouth its not really sharp or cutting with a little muffling it will give a fat toney clunk with a lot muffling it didnt sound very good to my ears like it wanted to escape. Without muffling it has a fat tonal great ring. The stick tip sound i was not too fond of due to weird stick definition but it could be your flavour.

I would check out the LP Black Beauty.......its not too loud , and a nice classic cowbell sound , to me its the "most versatile/fitting" cowbell you could work into anything almost!

If your looking for a chunky sound go for the rock ridge rider

[Drum Phil]

I have an 8" Meinl Brushed steel one and a 5" Stagg one and both are incredible

[Parradiddle Pete]

8" Kenny Aronoff Signature hammered steelbell, WOW, i love it and its very very shiny

[GhostGrooveMike]

I have an lp ridge rider i'm thinking of getting a better one.

[ringworm]

Black Beauty here. I would like to have the rock ridge rider too

[Ming-a-Ling]

I'm wanting to get a couple of cowbells. I think I've deciding on getting an LP black beauty. I've always liked that one. I want to get another though, but I'm not sure what to get. I'm not too picky on what I want out of it. I just know I want it too be low pitched. I don't want it to be too loud or cutting. And I'll be playing it with my foot...if that makes a difference. Could you suggest 2 or 3 for me to try out?

[Drum Phil]

If you're to be playing with your foot then i advise the pearl El Negro foot cowbell :)

http://www.steveweissmusic.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/410_426/products_id/31348

[White Riot!]

I'm wanting to get a couple of cowbells. I think I've deciding on getting an LP black beauty. I've always liked that one. I want to get another though, but I'm not sure what to get. I'm not too picky on what I want out of it. I just know I want it too be low pitched. I don't want it to be too loud or cutting. And I'll be playing it with my foot...if that makes a difference. Could you suggest 2 or 3 for me to try out?


Check out LP Bongo bell and the LP Mambo bell.

[SkaRabbit]

You can never get enough cowbell. i want a wall of them

[Undisco Kidd]

http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/6558/hihihi2la.jpg

9 1/2 inch Toca Players series, bitch.

[Chippy569]

i've had problems with the rivets on my LP Ridge Rider coming loose and buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzing, and i know it's not just me. I personally don't recommend them.

[Undisco Kidd]

If you're to be playing with your foot then i advise the pearl El Negro foot cowbell :)

http://www.steveweissmusic.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/410_426/products_id/31348

I was browsing on that site. What are these?

http://www.steveweissmusic.com/catalog/index.php/cPath/228_432

[Tim]

I was browsing on that site. What are these?

http://www.steveweissmusic.com/catalog/index.php/cPath/228_432

ummm chinas.

[Undisco Kidd]

ummm chinas.
Yes. But I have never heard of these, and they s eem very unique and cheap.

[Ethan.]

Is this thread a joke?

[Det_Nosnip]

You know, I was pretty surprised, but Pearl actually makes a pretty damn good cowbell for cheap.

[fishbulb']

It's all about pedal cowbells.

[Sabian4015]

You know, I was pretty surprised, but Pearl actually makes a pretty damn good cowbell for cheap.
So you say they're good and cheap??? Saweet. How much US dollar?

[White Riot!]

You know, I was pretty surprised, but Pearl actually makes a pretty damn good cowbell for cheap.

Ifound wonderful generic cowbells , Stunning in fact!:thumb:

[Ming-a-Ling]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I'll see if I can find some of them to try them out.

[aznriceball]

i forgot which one, but LP's cheapest and highest pitch one (literally). i love that thing. and i love that square gray one, i think its the cha cha?

[Plan B.]

Everyone knows I rep the Cha Cha.

Usually though, the cheaper the better, more ring to 'em. There's this really wide plastic one made my Toca I think at my local store, it's amazing. I'm just afraid I'm going to break it with my playing at home.

[White Riot!]

The Cha Cha is kinda it is :thumb:

Keep posting boys and maybe we will get a sticky

[Undisco Kidd]

Generic cowbells can be good, although, they don't usually have a specific sound.