This is the suggested retail price of the bell.
The bell is the heaviest they have ever produced.
They put one on a P5-4 for the last two conventions they had and said that they are receiving rave reviews!
At the last convention they had a S22C, P5-4 and a B1-L with this bell.
I suggest you visit the shop or head to a convention near you to play on one.
A list of conventions that Schilke will be attending can be found here:
http://www.schilkemusic.com/ClinicsAndEvents.html
-marc