Latin Percussion ES-3 Salsa Hand Bongo Bell

by Latin Percussion

Product Features

• The LP ES-3 Salsa Bongo Cowbell is the standard bongo players cowbell
• Hand held bell delivers a dominant fundamental tone with a medium pitch that cuts through loud percussion sections

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7 x 3.5 inches ; 2.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002GL38K
• Item model number: ES-3
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,747 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #34 in Musical Instruments > Drums & Percussion > Concert Percussion > Bells > Cowbells

Product Description

LP Salsa Cowbells are hand-crafted in the LP tradition and are specificallydesigned for use in Latin music. They offer livelier sounds than other drier LP bells and have become extremely popular. They are also great additions to any percussion or drum set up adding new colors to any style of music.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite hand-held cowbell, October 24, 2008

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This review is from: Latin Percussion ES-3 Salsa Hand Bongo Bell (Electronics)

This will definitely give you the traditional cowbell sound - not too bright and not clunky. The LP ES-3 is very widely used, so if you're looking for the sound you've heard in countless recordings, this is probably it. There's nothing complicated here - it's heavy, welded sheet steel. But the shape is just right to hold and, more importantly, vary your hold to get different sounds. A heavy striker like a hammer handle or the butt end of a drumstick on the face or front endge will get you the cowbell sound. Use the edges of the bell or even the back (small end) for a sharper, dryer sound that is good for more complex patterns. I like Timbales sticks for that. Mute or dull the sound by choking up your hold or even covering the mouth.

A very adaptable cowbell.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great cowbell !, July 15, 2011

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This review is from: Latin Percussion ES-3 Salsa Hand Bongo Bell (Electronics)

Bright rich sound. Nothing wrong at recording section. Picture shows black color but it is stainless...does it matter ? I love it!