Detail 01
22-inch diameter, 18-inch depth
Deep and wide, so the fundamental sits low. This is the bass voice in a samba line, not a mid surdo.
Product detailSKU #1274115064390
MEINLBahia Aluminum Surdo 22 x 18 in. Aluminum
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 22 x 18 inch aluminum surdo — the low bass drum that carries samba. For batucada groups and Brazilian percussion players who need real low end.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Samba baterias needing the low surdo voice in the ensemble
- Outdoor street processions where a wood shell would suffer
- Marching Brazilian percussion carried on a shoulder strap
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting a warmer, darker wood-shell surdo tone
- Players with no room for a drum this size
- Small indoor rehearsal spaces — it's very loud
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
Aluminum shell
Lighter than wood for carrying, brighter and more cutting in tone, and it shrugs off rain and temperature swings outdoors.
Detail 03
Surdo, not a bass drum
Struck with a single beater on one hand while the other hand mutes the head to shape each note.
Detail 04
Bahia line
Built for the traditional Brazilian ensemble role rather than adapted from a drum kit part.
Detail 05
Mid-range price for its size
You're paying for a full-size ensemble surdo, not a starter hand drum. It's an investment for a group, not a first purchase.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check whether a strap, beater, and stand are included — you need all three to play it
- 02It's large. Confirm you can transport and store a 22-inch drum
- 03Aluminum reads brighter than wood. Try one first if you want a dark tone
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 low drum in Brazilian samba. It carries the pulse under the ensemble while smaller drums play on top. One beater strikes, the free hand mutes.
02Aluminum or wood shell — what's the difference?
Aluminum is lighter to carry, cuts more in the mix, and handles weather. Wood shells read warmer and darker. For street work, aluminum is the practical choice.
03Is 22 x 18 the largest surdo?
It's a full low-voice size. Baterias typically use several surdos at different diameters, with the largest carrying the deepest pulse.
04Can I play it seated?
It's built for carrying on a strap in a procession. Seated or stand-mounted play is possible, but you'll need the appropriate hardware separately.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gray
