SABIAN B8 Bronze Bar Chimes
The SABIAN B8 Bronze Bar Chimes deliver a bright, shimmering wash of sound with impressive sustain and projection. Twenty-four individual bronze bars suspended from a solid oak mounting bar create a responsive, tonally rich instrument that cuts through dense mixes and ensemble recordings without requiring excessive strike force. This setup mounts cleanly to standard cymbal stands or dedicated chime mounts, making it a practical addition to any percussion recording chain or live rig.
Sound & Tonal Character
Built from B8 Bronze alloy (92% copper, 8% tin with silver traces), these chimes produce a characteristic mid-to-high frequency focus with complex harmonic shimmer and extended decay. The material composition and bar design combine to deliver moderate to high volume output, essential for capturing definition on tape or in digital sessions while maintaining clarity alongside drums, strings, and orchestral textures in the mix.
Construction & Mounting
The chimes are secured with braided 50lb line to a solid oak wood bar, providing durable suspension and resonance characteristics that remain stable during recording sessions. The mounting system works with both standard cymbal stands and dedicated chime mounts, offering flexible mic placement options and positioning for studio tracking and live applications.
Key Features
- 24 individual B8 Bronze chimes
- B8 Bronze alloy construction (92% copper, 8% tin with silver traces)
- Suspended with braided 50lb line
- Solid oak wood mounting bar
- Compatible with cymbal stands and chime mounts
- Mid-to-high frequency sound focus
- Rich, complex shimmer with long sustain
- Moderate to high volume projection
- SABIAN One-Year Warranty coverage
The B8 Bronze Bar Chimes combine proven bronze metallurgy with straightforward, reliable construction to deliver consistent tonal performance across percussion recording applications and session work.
