scaramanga
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Bonky. Low. Mountable. Like, very low.
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Who makes the giantest cowbell?
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EyeByTwoMuchGeer
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I seem to recall that Morfbeats made the biggest cowbells I've ever seen. Pete Engelhardt makes some nice bells as well. I also seem to recall that somebody sort of took over for Cali with the JCR legacy, but I can't find that contact at the moment. If you can find a very large JCR bell, they are amazing, but be prepared to pay a pretty penny. I bought a ton back in the day and have parted with many of them, but the ones I have left aren't going anywhere.
Otherwise, the LP Salsa series bells are amazing for an off-the-shelf option.
Otherwise, the LP Salsa series bells are amazing for an off-the-shelf option.
See, I think there is a possibility for confusion in how you phrased your question. You asked for the "giantest" when I think the term you were really looking for is "biggesstists"!
Seriously, the first brand that came to my mind was Engelhardt as well. I know both LP and Meinl makes large bells, but I never found them particularly low pitched. Share with us what you find as I will be interested in this as well.
Seriously, the first brand that came to my mind was Engelhardt as well. I know both LP and Meinl makes large bells, but I never found them particularly low pitched. Share with us what you find as I will be interested in this as well.
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Morfbeats Ultra Mega Marvin:
Pearl makes some pretty good/large bells too....but I might have a chromed Cosmic Percussion that's larger (from the 80s...).
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The cowboy with the biggest cow!
Tony Oxley is the sht.Whoever made these!
KCJazz
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Who is this? I can't recall seeing anyone play antique, tacked head toms in a live setting. He also has great Erector Set chops.Whoever made these!
Check out Osirus. They’re another small Bronx operation like JCR was I think. I saw some of their bells in a local shop the other day, which also had some used JCR. They seem very similarly made and I think they do custom work, but I haven’t dealt with them
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yetanotherdrummer
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This old chrome one without any makers marks is the lowest I’ve found even though its not the biggest. It cane from a traps case that belonged to a salsa session guy so maybe seek out a Puerto Rican or Dominican neighborhood with a music shop. Those guys seem to be particular about their bells
We have a winner!!!!
Ickybaby
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The Pearl Anarchy bell is low and bonky..... and it has spikes.
green glass drum
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Is that a "Vintage" Harbor freight bell there sir?
For the LP standard stuff, these are the two lowest bells I've heard from them:
www.lpmusic.com
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LP® Salsa Timbale Downtown Cowbell
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LP® Tito Puente Signature Prestige Cowbell
www.lpmusic.com
Thats a 2022
green glass drum
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Yep......that was the year that was.......tv ref.
"I need a cowbell........and a tire for my wheelbarrow.......and some cymbals...... and a roofing nailer that cannot be trusted."
"I need a cowbell........and a tire for my wheelbarrow.......and some cymbals...... and a roofing nailer that cannot be trusted."
FieryLungs
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I have an LP tito puento signature prestige (LP322) that's both large and deep. The Meinl Mike Johnston bell is similar, but a little higher in pitch.
