Latin Percussion SHAKER GANZA ALUMINIUM SINGLE LP3503
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Set of five shakers handcrafted from woven wicker, perfect for varying rhythmic textures
- Rigid plastic bottom with openings allowing for content customization (and thus response and timbre)
- Dual sound character : stronger attack on contact with the rigid bottom, lighter nuances thanks to the wicker
- Enhanced projection through an aluminum casing, ideal for group settings
Manufacturer Information
Latin Percussion
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info@DWDrums.com
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
A traditional Brazilian percussion instrument, this type of shaker belongs to the family of idiophones used to carry the groove in street and stage ensembles. The combination of a woven wicker body and more rigid elements aims to balance authenticity, power, and adaptability depending on the style played.
Who This Shaker Is For
This set is designed for beginner to advanced percussionists seeking an expressive instrument capable of supporting a steady pulse as well as creating accent effects. It is particularly suited for samba, but also for rock and Latin music thanks to its sonic presence and ability to cut through a mix.
Features and Innovations
The openings and rigid plastic bottom allow adjustments to density, grain size, and filling quantity to tailor the attack and response. The single resonance chamber promotes a direct feel under the hand, with a clear trigger and precise rhythmic reading, useful for fast and steady patterns.
Sound Characteristics
The more flexible wicker provides a natural touch and a more "breathable" sound: soft passages gain finesse, with lighter rubbing noise and an organic texture. Conversely, when the contents strike the rigid plastic bottom, the attack becomes more pronounced, with a sharper "crack" sound.
The aluminum casing enhances projection and precision, delivering a powerful and penetrating character: an asset when playing with brass, amplified guitars, or drums, while retaining nuances when dynamics are softened.
Technical specifications
| Instrument size | Medium | Material | aluminium |
| Category | handheld | Color | Grey |
| Type | Ganza | ||
| Set | 5 shaker models | Resonance chamber | single |
| Body | handwoven wicker | Length | 28 cm (11 inches) |
| Bottom | rigid plastic | Styles | samba, rock, Latin music |
| Openings | yes, for content customization | Sound character | powerful on contact with the rigid bottom, lighter through the wicker |
| Casing | aluminum (powerful and penetrating sound) | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the LP3503 suitable for playing samba?
This set of 5 shakers is designed for samba and is also suitable for rock as well as Latin music. Its simple resonance chamber promotes clear rhythmic articulation on fast patterns.
What is the length of this Ganza shaker?
The specified length is 28 cm, or 11 inches.
How do the wicker body and plastic bottom affect the sound?
The handwoven wicker adds a lighter and more organic texture during soft passages. The rigid plastic bottom produces a sharper attack when the filling hits it.
Can the filling of the LP3503 shakers be modified?
Openings allow for customizing the contents. It is possible to adjust the quantity and size of the grains to modify the density and response.
Is this shaker powerful enough alongside drums or brass instruments?
The aluminum casing provides powerful and penetrating projection. This construction allows the shaker to be heard with brass, amplified guitars, or drums. Dynamic shading remains accessible by varying the playing intensity.



