The Blackpool Bells

UK Handbell Ringers

Let's Have a Closer Look

We have 43 bells forming 3 ½ Chromatic octaves The bells are laid out on foam pads with the bell notes corresponding to the notes of a piano.

Our bells cover the notes C4 to G7 in the above keyboard.

Since their founding in 1935, Schulmerich Carillons Inc has been awarded 32 patents covering handbells, cast bells and carillons. Their goal is to combine old-world craftsmanship with leading-edge technology.

THE SPARKLING ELEGANCE OF THE BELL FINISH

Marrying the beauty of a high lustre jeweller’s polish to the beauty of Schulmerich's rich sound for spectacular audience appeal.

ACCURATE TUNING

Tuning of each bell's fundamental and 12th partial provides superior tone. The octaves of the fundamental and 12th ring in tune as well.

LIFETIME HANDLE

Soft TouchTM handle, individually moulded of scratch resistant polymer, has built in reinforcing rims to maintain shape and is easily removable.

THE BEST STRIKE POINT

on the bell is located through extensive electro-acoustic testing and is permanently scribed.

STEEL RETAINING CAP SCREW

permits simple disassembly of the bell.

RAISED CROWN

The tang, or raised crown at the top of the bell casting, helps produce a fuller tone and greater amplitude.

EXCLUSIVE LOCATING PIN

aligns the handle, bell yoke and clapper to the strike point so that optimum sound is produced.

BALANCED YOKE

The yoke assembly is engineered to assure smooth, quiet operation for a lifetime.

EXCLUSIVE MICRO-ADJUSTABLE CLAPPER STOP

provides exacting clapper tension control.

CERTIFIED BRONZE INGOT

The ingot purchased is certified by the bronze smelter to meet demanding specifications and requires the most exacting procedures during production.