Schlagwerk TreeWorks Chimes TRE630

I play in a rock-blues band and I like using chimes in quiet passages - I tried various models over the years, but when I heard these I knew: this is IT. I was overjoyed to find them in Thomann, didn't know they were available in Europe. They arrived in just 2 days, then came the first swipe of a drumstick and first my jaw dropped, then those of my band-mates...

It's hard to write about sound, but I'll try: they are full, powerful and plenty loud, but at the same time delicate, crystalline and SO musical. There's a note of silver and precious crystals and yes, I know, I'm no poet, so I'll stop right here. Just do yourself a favor and give them a try.

PROS: fabulous sound, beautifully made, extremely useful sustain control bar and a nice carrying case which protects the bars from getting entangled

CONS: none. OK, the case could have some sort of fleece lining to even better immobilize the individual bars in transport, but it's just me nitpicking.

Summing up: a gorgeous instrument, even if you play other brand of chimes, do give those a try!