Weiss Chromatic Saucer Bell Set with Mallet - High Octave
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Weiss Chromatic Saucer Bell Set with Mallet - High Octave

Weiss SKU: SW-SAUCERBELLS
13 reviews
Price:
$199.95
Stock:
In stock

Description

This full octave (13 notes) of chromatically tuned saucer bells fill the need for tuned bells at an incredible price. The bells come setup like a tuned bell tree on a string, but can be removed to play individually on a string, on a pad inverted, as a chromatic set, put back onto string in different scales; the possibilities are endless.

  • 5mm Mounting hole works on Crotale Stands
  • Includes small brass headed mallet.
  • High Octave Range: C7 to C8

Product Info

SKU SW-SAUCERBELLS
Weight 3.0 lb

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Customer Reviews

Great Option!

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Posted by
Jacob Bradshaw
Date Posted
03/06/2026

I don't have the budget for crotales and these "Saucer bells" are a great substitution. They definitely don't have the spectrum of overtones that crotales do, but have a more colorful sound than orchestra bells. I have my students use triangle beaters or brass mallets to great effect. I wrote the pitch names on the outside, but they are still quirky to play suspended as they come. I may build a stand to set them up horizontally to make it easier on my kids for playing. Great purchase!

bell tree

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Posted by
Mike Romanaggi
Date Posted
02/10/2024

I was very impressed with the sound of this bell tree, especially for the price; each note is pitched and I checked to make sure the pitch was accurate. The bells also resonate very well. The only problem is, sometimes the bell slips through the knots on the string, So you may need to re-string it.

bell set

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Posted by
jeffrey brown
Date Posted
05/15/2022

Fine craftsmanship and sound!

Great value

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Posted by
Chris K
Date Posted
08/18/2021

Bought a set of the high octave for use in ensemble work. Traditional crotales were significantly more expensive and the timbre of bells works better for the group. Nice rich tone that works well with both brass or phenolic mallets. Tuning seems fine, although for my use a little "off" is acceptable. Bells themselves look fine, although the mounting holes were sometimes drilled a bit off-center, which was apparent when using the rack (purchased separately). Overall a great value for a tuned metallaphone and I'm considering getting the lower octave as well.

Sound great - tricky to mount

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Posted by
Daniel Heagney
Date Posted
04/14/2021

First off, if you're hoping these will cover you when you need crotales I would measure your expectations. These bells certainly have a denser overtone spectrum than a glockenspiel but not nearly as much as crotales. I personally think that's a benefit, it offers us a new timbre in that range of tuned metals that was primarily limited to two options. They would certainly fool some conductors/musical directors/etc. but I would recommend having a backup plan for those more discerning podium occupants. Mounting: yes, the holes are large enough to fit on a standard crotale mount. However, the playing area that produces the greatest amount of dynamic range, and clearest fundamental pitch is at the bottom of each bell. I've found mounting them like an Aluphone creates the greatest ease of movement, but in order to bow the naturals and accidentals I found the most useful mounting strategy was to attach a tom mount to a 0.5"x4" board and have the naturals and accidentals position on opposite sides with the top of each saucer facing the board. I have the two octaves separate so they can be stacked or aligned.