Latin Percussion CP391 WOOD TUNABLE TAMBOURINE CP 10"

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

The tambourine is one of the oldest and most universal percussion instruments, found in traditional music as well as orchestras, brass bands, and modern ensembles. This tunable version stands out from fixed tambourines by its ability to adjust the skin tension, a valuable feature to maintain stable response depending on temperature, humidity, and playing context. Its 10-inch size and double row make it a versatile choice, designed to offer both rhythmic presence and brightness.

Who This Drum/Tambourine Is For

This tambourine is primarily aimed at beginners, music school students, percussionists in rhythm workshops, as well as drummers looking to enrich their set with an easy-to-integrate percussion instrument. Its wide tonal range allows it to adapt to various contexts, from world and folk music to pop, rock, funk, gospel, or acoustic arrangements. In rehearsals as well as on stage, its "cutting" character helps maintain clear rhythmic reading even within an ensemble.

Features and Innovations

The main strength of this model lies in its tunable design. By adjusting the skin tension, you can switch from a softer, rounder response (ideal for light playing) to a tighter, more responsive feel with a sharper attack for accents and offbeats. The included tuning key simplifies setup and daily maintenance without the need for additional tools. The double row of jingles increases the density of the "jingle" sound, delivering a richer and more present output than a single row, which is particularly effective for steady grooves, rolls, and shaker-like patterns.

Sound Characteristics

The solid wood body provides a stable and natural sonic foundation. In practice, this translates to better vibration transmission, a fuller feel in hand, and more even projection, especially when played with bare hands. The wood also adds warmth to the lower spectrum, balancing the brightness of the jingles.

The jingles are described as delivering a bright and penetrating sound: exactly what is needed for the tambourine to stand out clearly in a mix without pushing the volume. Combined with the tuning, they allow control over the balance between attack clarity, sustain length, and skin resonance. The result is an expressive instrument capable of both dry, precise sounds and more open textures, depending on the tuning and playing touch.

Technical specifications

Instrument size	Medium	Hammering	No
Category	handheld	Accessories included	Tuning key
Type	tambourine	Color	Natural
Material	steel	Finishing	Natural
Skin type	Cow	Diameter	25.4 cm

Percussion	tambourine	Arrangement	double row
Recommended level	beginner	Sound character	bright and penetrating
Design	tunable	Tuning	easily tunable with a wide tonal range
Size	10 inches	Accessory	tuning key included (with tuning key)
Body	solid wood structure