Essential Cowbell Tone for Your Kit! You might think that one cowbell is just like any other, but that's not quite true, and although it isn't the most expensive one on the market, this Meinl Steel Cowbell is a great example of why. This steel cowbell projects wonderfully without getting in the way. The black powder coat serves to protect the surface and rounds off the highest overtones while giving it a muffled tone. As a result, drummers have found that you get a ton of control over the intensity of this cowbell's sound, without reaching ear-punishing volume levels. Meinl Steel Cowbell Features: An excellent all-purpose cowbell for your drum kit It offers plenty of projection Black powder coat muffles highs and offers protection