Latin Percussion LP1400-C1 - Udu Drum Claytone 1 - 12"

Name: LP1400-C1 - Udu Drum Claytone 1 - 12"
Brand: Latin Percussion
SKU: 21257
Price: 72.00 EUR
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EAN : 0731201520669

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Essential Information About the Claytone #1 Udu Drum

• Ceramic udu inspired by African traditions, featuring an organic timbre and rich harmonic complexity.

• Very wide sound palette: deep bass, "speaking" notes, and breath effects depending on the struck areas and the opening.

• Intuitive hand playing (palm and fingertips) to nuance attack, dynamics, and sustain.

• Textured surface allowing for rubbed sounds and additional percussive colors.

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LP1400-C1 - Udu Drum Claytone 1 - 12"

72,00 €VAT incl.

0,14 € Ecotax included

Reference price

Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range

Born from ancient African traditions, the udu drum is both a rhythmic and melodic instrument, renowned for its ability to produce enveloping bass and airy accents. The Claytone #1 follows a faithful approach to this heritage, with clay craftsmanship developed by master ceramist Frank Giorgini. Within the ceramic udu range, this model aims for a balance between ease of play, variety of timbres, and sonic personality, each instrument retaining unique tonal values inherent to ceramic.

Who This Udu Drum Is For

The Claytone #1 is suitable both for beginners who want to discover an expressive and playful instrument, and for intermediate percussionists seeking a versatile udu to expand their setup. It naturally fits into world, afro, ambient, fusion, acoustic, or unplugged aesthetics, and also works very well in sound design contexts or minimalist accompaniment, where every nuance of touch matters.