Detail 01
ABS frame
Plastic instead of wood. It does not swell, crack or shift with humidity, so it sounds the same in every room.
Product detailSKU #1274115063642
MEINLABS Recording Tambourine Hand-held
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A hand-held ABS tambourine from MEINL built for studio use. For anyone who needs a consistent, controllable jingle track without ring or rattle.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Overdubbing percussion in a home or pro studio
- Worship and live players needing a light, grippable tambourine
- Songwriters adding a steady backbeat to acoustic demos
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting the warmth and body of a wood-frame tambourine
- Anyone needing a mountable or foot-operated tambourine
- Drummers looking for a headed tambourine with a drum tone
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
Recording-focused build
Frame and jingle behavior aim for a clean, even sound with minimal frame noise when a mic is close.
Detail 03
Hand-held design
You shake and strike it against your palm. Volume and feel come from your wrist, not hardware.
Detail 04
Headless frame
No drumhead to strike, so the sound is all jingle. Attack comes from hitting the frame against your hand.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No mounting bracket or stand adapter included; this is a hand instrument
- 02Plastic frames feel harder in the hand than wood on long sessions
- 03Close-mic it a foot or two back; too close exaggerates jingle harshness
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is plastic worse than a wood tambourine?
Different, not worse. Plastic is more consistent and immune to humidity. Wood gives a warmer, more organic tone. For tracking, consistency usually wins.
02Can I mount it on a hi-hat stand?
Not as sold. It is a hand-held frame with no mounting hardware. You would need a separate clamp-style mount designed for tambourines.
03Will it hold up to live use?
ABS is impact-resistant and does not warp, which is the main failure point for wood frames on the road.
04Does it have a drumhead?
No. It is an open frame, so the sound is jingle only. Strike the frame against your palm for the attack.
