About this item

• DESIGNED WITH A MASTER: mega-successful percussionist and Meinl artist, Luis Conte, designed this shaker with us; Luis’ recording and performance credits include James Taylor, Santana, Phil Collins, Ray Charles, Jackson Browne, Shakira, Madonna, and more
• WHY IT MATTERS: you can have the same shaker sound as a highly in demand professional; plus, Luis dialed-in this signature series to deliver sound that fits across his epic list of artists, so you’re covered for any scenario
• HOW IT WORKS: separate shaker chambers are fused in one unit for predictable response with silky smooth shaker tone; grip the shaker in the middle, and you’ll instantly have fine control for consistent, balanced sound
• INTIMATE VERSION: has a soft, slushy sound that studio engineers love; this is the soft volume version with the most subdued tone of all three Luis Conte shakers (SOFT: great for studio, MEDIUM: use almost anywhere, LOUD: best for high volume live shows)
• YES, BUT: made with 100% all-weather synthetic material for crisp sound while being plenty durable; some might squawk if not metal or wood, but the clear timbre, relaxed feel and ruggedness of synthetic tipped the scale for Luis and our designers
• BY THE NUMBERS: this shaker measures 6 7/8″ long x 3 1/8″ wide, and its volume ranges around 72-76 decibels (about as loud as your conversation voice)
• THE BOTTOM LINE: this is your go-to for quiet acoustic gigs or recording in a studio without danger of peaking out, and it doesn’t matter what your skill level is; it will do the trick whether you’re a drummer or singer with no percussion experience
• THE BIG PICTURE: Meinl is a family-owned musical instrument manufacturer and brand established 1951 in Germany; our expert German designers have deep relationships with our builders to ensure you’re delivered the absolute finest quality