Feb 6, 2014

Woodstock Chimes Rings in Sales with New Bells

Woodstock Chimes is not only known as a leading manufacturer of musically-tuned windchimes, but also for its selection of exquisitely designed bells. The company currently offers more than 20 bells and, due to popularity, launched four new styles this winter. These products draw inspiration from Eastern World craftsmanship, nature and traditional cowbells. Five bells debuted overall, two of which are expansions of the popular Woodstock Habitats™ and Heroic Windbell™ series, all ranging in retail price from $25 to $110. In addition to the bells, Woodstock Chimes introduced more than two-dozen other products this winter, all of which were well received.

“For many years we have been experiencing a great growth and success pattern with our Eastern world chimes and gongs,” noted Garry Kvistad, founder and owner of Woodstock Chimes. “The style translates so beautifully to bell design. The colors, the lines, the sounds, all work flawlessly together. For thousands of years and throughout almost all cultures, bells have played an important part in the function and spirit of art and community.”

The assortment of bell designs Woodstock Chimes provides keep decorating options open, and these newest ones are no exception.

The Woodstock Dragon Bells™ stands out with its two polished brass bells and black wash finish ash wood top and windcatcher. Its Eastern world design influence shines with elegant wood elements and a dragon silkscreened windcatcher, a symbol of strength and luck in Chinese culture. Uniquely, when the two solid brass bells strike together, their gentle resonance greets the wind and can be used as a focus for meditation. The chime measures 29” in length and retails for $25 (SKU: DRB).

The Woodstock Barn Bells™ encompass the style and emit the rich, authentic tone for which cowbells are known. Designed with a farm animal silhouette at the top, each bell in this folksy series is comprised of an antiqued copper steel bell and a black wash finish ash wood windcatcher. Available with either a rooster or cow silhouette, the bell measures 18” long and retails for $40 each (SKU: WBBR – Rooster; WBBC – Cow).

The Bells & Birds™ – Turquoise is the latest piece in the Woodstock Habitats™ series, which celebrates the variety of nature around us. Suspended from the dark black ash wood top are two brass bells anchored by flying hummingbirds, crafted of verdigris finish cast aluminum. Turquoise stone accents complete the look. The bell measures 16” and retails for $25 (SKU: HBBT).

The Heroic Windbell™ – Large, Sandblast Black is also a line extension, and the newest in the very popular Heroic Windbell™ family. Like its predecessors, the handcrafted steel bell boasts a deep resonance that plays beautifully in the wind. As its name suggests, the bell features a black, sand-textured body, accompanied by a matching black finish ash wood clapper and aluminum windcatcher. This bell measures 40” in length and retails for $110 (SKU: HWLK).

For details about these bells, the complete Woodstock Chimes, Woodstock Rainbow Makers™ and Woodstock Music Collection® product lines, or for a current trade show listing, please visit www.WoodstockChimes.com.

Company Name: Woodstock Percussion, Inc., 167 Dubois Road; Shokan, NY 12481 USA

800.422.4463, www.WoodstockChimes.com

Media Contact: Jillian Lambert; Bultema Lambert Communications

616.656.7500; jillian@bultemalambert.com

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About Woodstock Percussion, Inc.: Woodstock Percussion, Inc., makers of Woodstock Chimes and the Woodstock Music Collection, is a leading manufacturer of musically-tuned windchimes, award-winning musical instruments and soothing home and garden décor. GRAMMY® recipient Garry Kvistad and his wife, Diane, created their first product over 30 years ago in New York’s Hudson Valley, where the company continues to design gifts and accessories using superior materials found around the world. The result is a unique collection of over 400 different products that bring joyful sounds to people of all ages. Popular collections include: Inspirational Chimes, Precious Stones, Woodstock Gongs, Temple Bells, Woodstock Rainbow Makers™, Asli Arts®, and, of course, its Classic Chimes. For more information on Woodstock Chimes, visit www.WoodstockChimes.com or call (800) 422-4463.