Meinl Percussion Artist Series Russ Miller 8" Adjustable Multi-Bell Cowbell (RM80B)
Dial in your dynamic resonance and swap instruments mid-set no more. Designed in collaboration with legendary studio session ace Russ Miller (Cher, Nelly Furtado), the Meinl Percussion RM80B Multi-Bell is a groundbreaking 8-inch cowbell that redefines percussion versatility. Equipped with an advanced, integrated internal damping mechanism, this multi-tonal powerhouse allows you to instantly dial back raw overtones or unleash wide-open acoustic sustain with the simple turn of an exterior control knob. Forged from a specialized steel alloy with a hand-hammered playing surface and finished in a striking hand-brushed black aesthetic, the RM80B delivers a robust, musical low-pitched punch tailored perfectly to match your song's tempo, genre, and tracking space.
Key Features
- Revolutionary Internal Dampening System: Outfitted with a custom-engineered mechanical damping pad inside the bell housing, giving you precise, manual control over the length of your decay and sustain without requiring ugly external tape or gels.
- 8-Inch Large-Mouth Low Pitch Pocket: Features an expansive 8" mouth design optimized to project a deep, rich fundamental tone with substantial volume headroom, providing a powerful backbone for live staging or recording layouts.
- Hand-Hammered Playing Surface Matrix: Extensively textured with targeted hammer marks to break up harsh, dissonant frequencies, generating a highly musical, sophisticated timbre across all hitting zones.
- Versatile "Multi-Bell" Genre Fluidity: Shifts seamlessly between a dry, tight rock/funk "crack" and a ringing, wide-open Latin mambo or cha-cha cascade, making it the ultimate multi-tool for working studio players.
- Integrated Heavy-Duty Eyebolt Mount: Built with a reinforced, standard wide-mouth eyebolt clamp that locks securely onto any standard percussion L-rod or drum hardware array to completely prevent sliding or tilting under heavy strikes.
- Hand-Brushed Black Custom Finish: Coated in an elegant, hand-brushed matte black finish that naturally resists stick marring, scuffs, and sweat corrosion while looking incredibly clean under stage lights.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Percussion Type / Layout | Artist Series Mountable Multi-Bell Cowbell |
| Manufacturer Model Number | RM80B (Russ Miller Signature) |
| Bell Length Profile Size | 8 Inches (20.32 cm) Large-Mouth |
| Acoustic Pitch Allocation | Low Pitch Tuning Curve |
| Tone Control System | Onboard Adjustable Turn-Knob Internal Mechanical Damper |
| Material Build Composition | Proprietary Special Steel Alloy Matrix |
| Surface Craftsmanship | Detailed Hand-Hammered Texturing |
| Exterior Cosmetic Finish | Premium Hand-Brushed Black Finish |
| Hardware Mount Interface | Heavy-Duty Standard Eye-Bolt Clamping Array |
| Net Product Weight | ~2.64 lbs (1.20 kg) |
Stop cluttering your percussion setup with three different bells or ruining your look with layers of messy duct tape. Take absolute control over your acoustic decay with a hand-hammered masterpiece built for instantaneous adaptation on the stage or in the studio.
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- Size:
- 8"
