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Grenadilla wood
Very dense hardwood, the same family used for clarinet bodies. Dense wood means a sharper, more focused crack.
Product detailSKU #1274034483525
LPGrenadilla Wood Clave
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A pair of grenadilla wood claves. For players who want the traditional dense hardwood crack rather than a synthetic substitute.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Latin ensembles where the clave carries the rhythmic key
- Percussionists wanting an acoustic cut without amplification
- Anyone replacing softer wood claves that sound dull
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players needing volume over a loud amplified band
- Anyone wanting a durable option for classroom handling
- Shoppers looking for a full percussion kit at this price
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Sold as a pair
You need both. One is the striker, one is the resonator held loosely in a cupped hand.
Detail 03
Solid, no hardware
Nothing to tune, adjust, or break. The sound is entirely wood and technique.
Detail 04
Natural finish
The grain is visible and will darken with handling. No paint to chip.
Detail 05
Hand-held format
Grip matters more than the sticks. Cupping the lower clave loosely is what lets it ring.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Technique determines the sound — a tight grip on the lower clave kills the tone
- 02No case or bag included
- 03Dense hardwood can crack if dropped on concrete or stored somewhere very dry
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do you hold claves correctly?
Rest one loosely in a cupped palm so the hand acts as a resonating chamber, fingers not gripping. Strike its center with the other. A tight grip deadens it.
02Why grenadilla instead of rosewood?
Grenadilla is denser. Denser wood gives a sharper, more focused crack with less low warmth, which helps the clave pattern stay audible through an ensemble.
03Will these be loud enough for a live band?
Acoustically they cut well over an unamplified group. Against a loud amplified band you will want a microphone on them.
04Do claves need any maintenance?
Very little. Keep them out of extreme dryness and away from hard floors. The wood darkens with handling, which is normal.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
