Detail 01
Hollowed body
The internal chamber acts as a built-in resonator, so volume and sustain do not depend entirely on how you cup your hand.
Product detailSKU #1274115064706
MEINLAfrican Hollow-Body Claves Hollowed Body Redwood
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Redwood claves with a hollowed body for more volume and sustain than a solid pair. For percussionists who need the clave to carry.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Playing clave patterns over a live band without a mic
- Percussionists who found solid claves too quiet
- Studio percussion where a fuller wood tone is wanted
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want the tightest, driest possible click
- Anyone on the lowest budget for a first pair
- Situations needing a very quiet practice instrument
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
Redwood
Softer and lighter than dense tropical hardwoods, giving a warmer, rounder tone rather than a piercing crack.
Detail 03
African design
Follows a hollow-chamber clave build rather than the solid Cuban style, which changes projection more than playing technique.
Detail 04
$34.95
Roughly double a basic solid pair, and the hollowing is where that money goes.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No case included; the hollow chamber makes them easier to crack
- 02Keep away from radiators and direct sun — wood splits
- 03Louder than solid claves, which can be too much in small rooms
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Why are these more expensive than regular claves?
The body is hollowed out, which takes more work and adds a resonating chamber. That chamber is what gives the extra volume and sustain.
02Do I still cup my hand to play them?
You can, but the built-in chamber does much of the work. Hold the struck clave loosely and let the body resonate.
03Is redwood durable enough?
It is softer than dense hardwoods, so it will mark and dent more easily. Store them in a stick bag and keep the humidity stable.
04Are these louder than solid claves?
Yes. The hollow chamber projects more, which is the main reason to choose them over a solid pair.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Brown
- Body Shape
- Hollowbody
