Latin Percussion CP388 TAMBOURINES CP WOOD 8" SINGLE ROW WITHOUT SKIN

Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range

The tambourine with skin and jingles is one of the oldest and most versatile percussion instruments: it is found in traditional music as well as pop, rock, chanson, and world music. This model fits within this "classic" approach by favoring natural materials (wood frame and calfskin head) and a design focused on playing comfort, with refined ergonomics and rounded finishes.

Who This Tambourine Is For

This tambourine is suitable both for beginners seeking an immediately rewarding instrument and for intermediate and advanced musicians looking for an organic and expressive timbre. Thanks to its natural skin, it responds subtly to nuances (finger taps, thumb, palm, muted hits), while the single row of jingles provides a clear and distinct presence, ideal for rhythmic accompaniment. It is particularly well suited for acoustic contexts (folk, traditional music, unplugged), but also works very well on stage with a microphone, in the studio, or for musical animation.

Features and Innovations

The design emphasizes durability and playability. The solid wood frame offers a durable base, while the ergonomic handle improves grip and control, especially during shaker movements, rolls, and accents. The rounded edges also contribute to comfort: players can chain grips and position changes without unpleasant pressure points. Finally, the skin models use natural calfskins, traditionally stretched, to maintain behavior and playing feel close to reference acoustic instruments.

Sound

The solid wood frame promotes a coherent response and good vibration transmission: the sound remains stable, with a well-present body, particularly appreciated when alternating between dry hits and more open playing. The natural calfskin head provides a warm, lively, and very expressive tone: it reacts to touch variations, with a natural attack and a more organic sustain than synthetic heads, which helps to add depth to grooves.

The single row of jingles emphasizes clarity: the output is bright, incisive, and precise, perfect for marking the backbeat, highlighting a chorus, or adding rhythmic texture without "muddying" the spectrum. This configuration is also very suitable for fast playing and accents, maintaining clear articulation within the ensemble.

Technical specifications

Instrument size	Small	Hammering	No
Category	handheld	Color	Natural
Type	tambourine	Finishing	Natural
Material	steel	Diameter	20.32 cm
Skin type	Cow

Jingles

bright and incisive sounds