Meinl TRADITIONAL WOOD TAMBOURINES STAINLESS STEEL JINGLES
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
MEINL wooden tambourines follow a "traditional" approach: a wooden frame combined with jingles designed to deliver a clear and musical response. Within the manufacturer's range, this model emphasizes simplicity, durability, and material choice to adjust the tonal color, particularly through jingles available in different variations depending on the model.
Who This Tambourine Is For
This tambourine is suitable for both beginners seeking a reliable and easy-to-play instrument, and intermediate and advanced musicians who want a sharp percussive accent. It is especially well-suited for pop, folk, rock, acoustic, world music contexts, as well as percussion ensembles and musical animation, where a sound that "cuts through" effortlessly is expected.
Features and Innovations
The design is based on a wooden frame engineered for stability, paired with an ergonomic handle that secures the grip, whether you play by shaking, striking the palm, or accentuating on the backbeat. The 2 rows of jingles increase the jingle density and enhance presence, while maintaining comfortable playability thanks to the lightweight construction, useful for sustaining a consistent dynamic.
Sound
The wooden frame provides an organic feel and a pleasant response in hand, with a generally more "natural" character than a synthetic frame. It also contributes to a clear attack while allowing the jingles to express themselves freely during fast movements.
The stainless steel jingles are designed to produce a bright and shimmering sound, with a clarity that stands out well in a band. In practice, this translates to precise accents, a well-present high end, and sharp articulation, ideal for highlighting a groove without weighing down the rhythm.
Technical specifications
| Instrument size | Medium | Hammering | No |
| Category | handheld | Color | Brown |
| Type | tambourine | Finishing | Matt |
| Material | steel | Diameter | 25.4 cm |
| Skin type | None | ||
| Jingles | 2 rows | Frame | wood |
Questions frequently asked
How many rows of jingles does this Meinl walnut tambourine have?
This model features 2 rows of jingles, providing a denser jingle presence during accents and shaker movements.
What sound do the nickel-plated jingles produce?
The stainless steel jingles offer a bright and shimmering sound. The high frequencies remain present in a band setting. The articulation suits precise rhythmic accents.
Is the frame of this tambourine made of wood?
The frame is made of wood, delivering an organic response and a clear attack.
Is this tambourine suitable for pop and folk music?
Its wooden frame and 2 rows of jingles are suitable for pop, folk, rock, acoustic, and world music contexts. The clarity of the jingles helps highlight a groove without weighing down the rhythm.
How is this tambourine with handle played?
The ergonomic handle secures grip for shaker playing, palm strikes, and accents on the backbeat. The light weight helps maintain a steady dynamic.
