The CLASSICS BELL is available in three different pitches: low, medium, high with a very long sustain and a dry, pingy, brilliant stick response. How can BELLS be used?: Besides using them for a normal bell sound, artists such as Thomas Lang and Benny Greb use an 8” Classics Bell as the bottom cymbal for their famous right foot hi-hat (along with a regular 8” splash as the top). MEINL CLASSICS series cymbals prove their worth with matched sounds and outstanding quality. But moreover, Classics cymbals are unparalleled in the semi-professional range with regard to their extensive selection of different models.