Detail 01
Goat-skin head
Gives you a drum surface for thumb rolls and palm strikes, not just shaking. Responds to humidity and temperature.
Product detailSKU #1274115063375
MEINLGoat-Skin Wood Tambourine Two Rows Aluminum Jingles African Brown
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Hand tambourine with a goat-skin head and two rows of aluminum jingles. For drummers, percussionists and worship players who want a headed tambourine.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Hand percussion over acoustic guitar or in a worship band
- Drummers adding tambourine hits without a mount
- Players who want a head to strike, not just jingles
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a hi-hat or drum-mounted tambourine
- Players wanting a bright, cutting steel jingle sound
- Damp or wildly variable climates, where skin heads shift
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 jingles
Lighter and softer than steel or bronze. Warmer, drier jingle that sits under a vocal instead of over it.
Detail 03
Two rows of jingles
More jingle mass and sustain than a single row. Fuller shake, slightly less articulate on fast rhythms.
Detail 04
Wood shell
Adds weight and a woody attack when you strike the rim or head. Heavier in the hand than plastic frames.
Detail 05
Hand-held frame
No mounting hardware, so this is a hands-on part. You cannot clamp it to a stand or hi-hat rod.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No mount, no bag, no stand — this is the tambourine only
- 02Skin heads loosen in humidity and tighten in dry heat
- 03Two rows means it is heavier; check that for long sets
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I mount this on a hi-hat?
No. It is a hand-held wood frame with no mounting bracket or slot. For hi-hat use you want a dedicated mountable tambourine.
02How do aluminum jingles compare to steel?
Aluminum is lighter and warmer, with less cut and shorter sustain. Steel is brighter and louder. Aluminum blends better with acoustic instruments and voices.
03What is the goat skin for?
It gives you a real head to strike with your thumb or palm, so you can play rolls and accents instead of only shaking the jingles.
04Does the head need tuning or maintenance?
It is a natural skin, so it responds to humidity. Keep it out of direct heat and damp storage. There is no tuning hardware on it.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Brown
