{"product_id":"meinl-maracas-peau-animale-modele-cuba-388359","title":"MARACAS RAWHIDE CUBA MODEL","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context and Positioning in the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaracas are iconic instruments in Afro-Caribbean music, providing both pulse and color. With the Rawhide series, Meinl Percussion offers a tradition-oriented approach: a handmade instrument designed to maintain an organic feel and distinctive aesthetic. The \"Cuba Model\" stands out in the range with its island-inspired visual while preserving the classic sound character expected from this type of maracas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho This Drum\/Instrument Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese maracas are suitable for both \u003cstrong\u003ebeginners\u003c\/strong\u003e seeking an expressive and easy-to-handle instrument and \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate percussionists\u003c\/strong\u003e looking for a traditional sound. They naturally fit in \u003cstrong\u003eCuban music\u003c\/strong\u003e, salsa, son, timba, as well as broader Latin music, reggae, acoustic pop, and \"unplugged\" percussion contexts where a fuller, livelier shaker is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Innovations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for everyday playing, these maracas combine an \u003cstrong\u003eergonomic handle\u003c\/strong\u003e and handcrafted construction to enhance rhythmic precision. The grip facilitates nuances between short attacks (sharp hits) and longer movements (rolls), helping to vary placement within the groove. The \u003cstrong\u003eCuban flag design\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a strong visual signature, especially appreciated in Latin ensembles and stage performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \"classic and warm\" character of these maracas is expressed through a rounded sonic texture, with a present but non-aggressive attack. This tone is perfectly suited to traditional rhythms, as it remains clear in the mix without overpowering congas, bongos, or snare drum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThanks to the handcrafted design, the response is generally livelier than with highly standardized maracas: it offers a more organic feel, useful for working on dynamics, movement consistency, and contrast between accents and ghost notes. Depending on the chosen size, projection and presence may vary, allowing selection of a maraca that is either finer and more agile or fuller and more enveloping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2rem\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"flex:1 1 300px;width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003ehandheld\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eanimal skin\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"flex:1 1 300px;width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eAnimal\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eMulticolor\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Meinl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54360086348051,"sku":"388359","price":85.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/41ed092c0664e2ba39e218fdbdcdcca52f826170_MSM3CU.jpg?v=1787591027","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/meinl-maracas-rawhide-cuba-model-388359","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}