Detail 01
Aluminum shell
Metal is brighter and louder than wood with a faster attack, and it doesn't shift with humidity or temperature.
Product detailSKU #1274115064588
MEINLAluminum Surdo With Legs Silver 18 In X 22 In
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 18-inch aluminum surdo with legs — the low bass drum that anchors samba. For batucada groups and percussionists playing a floor-mounted drum.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Samba and batucada ensembles needing the low bass pulse
- Percussionists who play standing over a floor-mounted drum
- Outdoor rehearsals where humidity would move a wood shell
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Marching or parading — this is set up to stand
- Small rooms; an 18x22 surdo is loud and low
- Players after warm wood tone rather than metallic cut
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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18 in. diameter
The middle surdo voice — deep enough to carry the bass line without the bulk of a 20 or 22.
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22 in. deep shell
Depth pushes the fundamental lower and stretches the note out, so each hit hangs longer under the ensemble.
Detail 04
Legs
The drum stands at playing height on the floor, so nothing hangs off your shoulder during a long rehearsal.
Detail 05
Silver finish
Bare metal look. Hand marks and scuffs show more than on a wrapped or lacquered wood shell.
Detail 06
$429.99
Full-size ensemble drum pricing rather than student-drum pricing, which tracks with the size and metal shell.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01You'll need a surdo mallet — the felt beater is what produces the low tone
- 02Aluminum keeps weight down versus wood, but an 18x22 shell is still bulky
- 03Batter heads wear fast under mallet play; keep a spare
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is a surdo used for?
It's the bass drum of samba. It marks the pulse underneath the ensemble while the higher percussion plays the pattern on top.
02Do I play this with a strap?
No. It stands on its own legs at playing height, so you play it floor-mounted rather than carried.
03Is aluminum better than a wood surdo?
Different, not better. Aluminum is brighter, louder and immune to humidity. Wood is warmer and rounder with less metallic ring.
04What size surdo should I buy?
18 inch is the middle voice — deeper and fuller than a 16, less overwhelming in a small group than a 20 or 22.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gray
- Color Finish
- Silver
