Detail 01
Plastic shell
Bright, sharp attack compared to wood. Also nearly indestructible in a gig bag or a classroom.
Product detailSKU #1323718603192
MEINLPlastic Egg Maracas Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A pair of plastic egg shakers for adding a steady shaker part to acoustic songs, rehearsals and hand-percussion setups.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Keeping time in acoustic jams and singer-songwriter sets
- Classroom and kids' music groups where cost matters
- Adding shaker texture to home recordings
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting the darker rustle of wood or metal shakers
- Anyone needing a loud shaker to cut through a full drum kit
- Situations calling for tunable or graduated shaker pitches
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
Egg shape
Sits in a closed fist so you can play it while holding a pick or turning pages. No handle to grip.
Detail 03
Black color
Disappears on a dark stage and in photos, unlike the bright colors used for classroom sets.
Detail 04
$9.99 price
Cheap enough to keep spares in every bag, which matters because small percussion gets lost constantly.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Small enough to fall out of an open gig-bag pocket, so use a zipped one
- 02No case, clip, or mounting hardware included
- 03Volume is fixed by the shell, so mic placement matters more than technique when recording
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many shakers come in this?
Egg maracas are sold as a pair so you can play both hands or split them between two people.
02Plastic or wood egg shakers, which is better?
Plastic is brighter and more durable. Wood is warmer and softer. For cutting through acoustic guitar, plastic usually wins.
03Are these loud enough for live playing?
Fine for acoustic and small-group settings. Against a drum kit or amplified band, you will need a microphone.
04Are these safe for young kids?
They are egg-sized and hard plastic, so treat them as adult-supervised classroom instruments rather than toys for very small children.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
5 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
- site51323718603192
- Prop65
- WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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