Detail 01
Aluminum shell
Brighter and more cutting than wood, with faster attack. It also keeps a drum this size manageable to move.
Product detailSKU #1274115063314
MEINLAluminum Surdo With Legs Silver 22 In X 24 In
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 22-by-24-inch aluminum surdo with legs. For samba and batucada groups, or drummers wanting a deep floor bass voice.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Samba, pagode and batucada sections needing a low anchor
- Floor-standing use in rehearsal rooms and studios
- Percussionists adding a deep bass drum voice
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Marching or parade use without a separate strap or carrier
- Small rooms and quiet settings — this drum is loud
- Players wanting the warmer, darker tone of a wood shell
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
22 inch diameter
Large head area gives a low fundamental and a long, rolling decay under the rest of the section.
Detail 03
24 inch depth
Deeper than it is wide, which pushes the pitch lower and adds body behind the initial hit.
Detail 04
Legs included
Sits on the floor at playing height, so you can play it seated or standing without holding any weight.
Detail 05
Silver finish
Bare metal look rather than a wrap, so scuffs show as marks on the shell instead of peeling.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Legs mean floor use — marching needs a separate strap or carrier
- 02Beater weight changes the tone a lot; choose your mallet deliberately
- 03A drum this deep needs real floor space and transport room
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this for marching or parades?
Not as it stands. The legs are built for floor playing. You would need a separate strap or carrier rig to walk with it.
02How does aluminum compare to a wood surdo?
Aluminum is brighter with a sharper attack and more projection. Wood shells are warmer and rounder. In a loud section, the metal cuts through better.
03What pitch does a 22 by 24 inch surdo sit at?
Low. This is the bass end of a surdo section, the size that carries the underlying pulse rather than the answering patterns.
04Is it hard to move?
It is a big drum, but the aluminum shell keeps the weight down compared to a wood surdo of the same size. Plan for a large vehicle.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gray
- Color Finish
- Silver
