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Bermuda bell FAQ
Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2025 2:54 pm
by WillyR
I have decided I would like a bermuda bell.
I read some other threads here regarding the different types of materials used.
Aluminum vs plated steel, vs brass, and the consensus is they have a similar sound, but the resonance depends on the material used.
In my search I am seeing some that look like a copper coating, AND they look to be a newer manufacture, as most of these look brand new.
Are these new mfg? does anyone have experience with them, and the quality compared to some originals?
these newer one have the "velvetone" on the mounting plate, but some originals do to.
Your insight on bermuda bells is appreciated..
Re: Bermuda bell FAQ
Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2025 7:45 pm
by ThreePedalTapDancer
Bermuda bells are my area of expertise. Most of the ones you see online are cheap counterfeits made in Indonesia or other places. They are not made well, and do not sound anything like an original era bells. The best are made of brass or nickel plated brass, with spring loaded precision action. They hold the tone and are very loud. The aluminum ones are not as loud, and were made by SuTone through the 50s. Steel ones are not as loud as the brass ones, though they can be from the T era. The best in my opinion are Bevin brand. There are other original makers from the T era that are similar to Bevin that are good, but you have to know what you are looking at. Beware of buying bells if you are unsure of the maker. T era bells are valuable, the counterfeit ones are junk, sound terrible, and not worth the hassle. Many guys pay good money for cheap foreign junk bells online, thinking they are the good ones. If you are going to buy a Bermuda bell, make sure it’s an original manufacturer from the T era.
Re: Bermuda bell FAQ
Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2025 8:35 pm
by WillyR
ThreePedalTapDancer wrote: ↑Tue Apr 08, 2025 7:45 pm
Bermuda bells are my area of expertise. Most of the ones you see online are cheap counterfeits made in Indonesia or other places. They are not made well, and do not sound anything like an original era bells. The best are made of brass or nickel plated brass, with spring loaded precision action. They hold the tone and are very loud. The aluminum ones are not as loud, and were made by SuTone through the 50s. Steel ones are not as loud as the brass ones, though they can be from the T era. The best in my opinion are Bevin brand. There are other original makers from the T era that are similar to Bevin that are good, but you have to know what you are looking at. Beware of buying bells if you are unsure of the maker. T era bells are valuable, the counterfeit ones are junk, sound terrible, and not worth the hassle. Many guys pay good money for cheap foreign junk bells online, thinking they are the good ones. If you are going to buy a Bermuda bell, make sure it’s an original manufacturer from the T era.
Thanks so much for the confirmation, the new looking ones did seem a little suspicious…. I don’t want cheep garbáge for my little darling….
Re: Bermuda bell FAQ
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2025 8:28 pm
by WillyR
Sounds good…
Got it half price because of no plunger….
$4 door hinge pin later…
and $5 worth of other misc hardware…
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