As you can see in the leader image above, the finish is a cool looking Vintage Steel that carries two magnetic tuners that we know from Benny Greb's cymbal tuners.

The development of the Groove Bell started over 3 years ago when Mike was looking for a new cowbell sound to blend into any mix. Several prototypes later, and even changing the alloy of the steel, the result is a cutting but rather dry sounding versatile cowbell.

Magnetic Tuners
The smaller magnetic tuner take out the first of the overtones of the bell. Used in combination with the larger magnetic tuner, almost all the overtones are killed, but also the pitch of the bell will change.

The Meinl Mike Johnston Signature Groove Bell


Mike's favorite features of the Meinl Transition Ride
In 2014, Mike worked with Meinl on his signature Transition Ride.
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In Mike's own words:

"It is so raw and nasty, and just gorgeous on the bottom. It is named Elon, after Elon Musk. Elegant but slightly crazy."

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Mike Johnston on the Signature Groove Bell

"When you first play it, there is no doubt that this is a high quality cowbell that is uniquely designed to be played on a drum set. With the addition of the bell mutes, it quite literally becomes one of the most versatile cowbells on the market."
- Mike Johnston

Mike Johnston plays

• Aquarian drumheads
  
• Gretsch
  
• Meinl cymbals & percussion
  
• Tune-bot
  
• Vater Percussion