Detail 01
Solid wood
Dense and dry, with a short sharp click. Louder and more focused than hollow or synthetic claves.
Product detailSKU #1274034483730
LPWood Clave
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A pair of solid wood claves at entry price. The standard tool for holding clave in Afro-Cuban music, and useful for any hand percussion kit.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Learning and holding son or rumba clave in a rhythm section
- Percussion sections needing a dry, cutting timekeeping voice
- Classroom and rehearsal use where cost and durability matter
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a pitched or melodic percussion voice
- Anyone needing volume over a loud amplified band unmiked
- Studio work needing a specific tuned pitch pair
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.
Detail 02
Natural finish
Unfinished wood surface. Grip stays consistent as hands warm up; no coating to wear off.
Detail 03
Sold as a pair
Both sticks included — one rests cupped in the hand as a resonator, the other strikes it.
Detail 04
Under $15
Cheap enough to keep a spare set in the gig bag; claves get lost and borrowed constantly.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Hand position matters more than the claves — cup your palm to resonate
- 02Wood claves can crack if stored in a hot car or dry heat
- 03No case or bag included; they're loose sticks
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 across a loosely cupped palm so it barely touches your fingertips. That hollow is the resonator. Strike its center with the other.
02Wood or plastic claves?
Wood gives a warmer, drier click and is the traditional sound. Plastic is louder and more piercing, and survives humidity and travel better.
03Do the two claves sound different?
Slightly — you'll usually find one that resonates better. Use that one as the resting stick and strike it with the other.
04Will these be loud enough for a live band?
In an acoustic or moderate setting, yes; claves project well. Against amplified guitars and drums, you'll want a microphone.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51274034483730
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