Contemporanea SURDO BAG 16" X 40CM - BACKPACK
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- This item is covered for 3 years
What you need to know
What you need to know
- Enhanced Protection: thick and well-padded cover to minimize impacts during transport.
- Comfortable Transport: backpack-style carrying with padded and adjustable straps.
- Designed for the Stage: waterproof fabric to withstand travel and changing conditions.
- Integrated Storage: top compartment for drumheads + side pocket for tuning key and small accessories.
Manufacturer Information
Contemporanea
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BAHIA STEEL
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Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range
This Contemporanea cover is part of the brand's Deluxe range, designed for percussionists who regularly transport their surdo. Its positioning emphasizes durability, protection, and practicality, with reinforced construction and dedicated storage for essential consumables and accessories.Who This Drum/Surdo Is For
Ideal for batucada, samba, and Brazilian percussion musicians, this cover suits beginner, intermediate, and advanced players alike. It particularly meets the needs of percussionists who alternate between rehearsals, urban travel, and performances, and who want to carry a 16-inch surdo while keeping essentials within easy reach.Features and Innovations
The cover is designed for a 16-inch diameter surdo with a 40 cm height. Its reinforced and thick construction helps protect the shell, hoops, and hardware from everyday impacts. The waterproof fabric adds a useful barrier against moisture and splashes, while the backpack system (padded adjustable straps) enhances comfort during walking commutes. The integrated storage compartments are designed for "field" use: a top compartment to hold spare drumheads and a side pocket for the tuning key and small accessories.Sound
A cover does not directly affect the sound of your surdo, but it contributes to the preservation of its key components. By limiting shocks to the shell and hoops, it helps maintain good tuning stability and prevents deformations that can impair attack, projection, and the consistency of the low end. The dedicated storage also allows you to transport spare drumheads in good conditions, a real advantage for keeping an instrument responsive and reliable both in rehearsal and on stage.Technical specifications
| Instrument size | Small | Depth | 40 " |
| Category | Other | Color | Black |
| Type | accessory | Diameter | 16 " |
| Material | nylon | ||
| Instrument | surdo | Straps | padded and adjustable |
| Height | 40 cm | Top storage | can hold spare drumheads |
| Range | Deluxe | Side storage | for tuning key and small accessories |
| Carrying style | backpack | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is this case compatible with a 16-inch surdo that is 40 cm high?
This case is designed for a 16-inch diameter surdo with a height of 40 cm.
Does the Contemporanea Deluxe 16 x 40 cm case protect against moisture?
The waterproof fabric acts as a barrier against moisture and splashes. The thick, reinforced construction also helps protect the shell, hoops, and hardware during transport.
Can this surdo case be worn as a backpack?
It can be carried as a backpack thanks to padded, adjustable shoulder straps. This setup makes it easier to move on foot between rehearsals and performances.
What accessories can be stored in this case?
An upper compartment can hold spare drumheads. A side pocket is provided for a tuning key and small accessories. These storage areas help keep maintenance items related to the surdo organized.
Is this case suitable for batucada and samba?
Its 16-inch surdo size and backpack carrying design meet the needs of batucada, samba, and Brazilian percussion.



