Detail 01
Goat-skin head
Real hide, so you get thumb rolls and a warm drum tone alongside the jingles. It also reacts to room humidity.
Product detailSKU #1274115064078
MEINLRecording-Combo Goat-Skin Wood Tambourine Two Rows Dual Alloy Jingles Super Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A headed wood tambourine with goat skin and two rows of mixed-alloy jingles. For studio and live percussionists who want a controllable, recordable jingle sound.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Studio overdubs where a plastic tambourine sounds thin
- Acoustic gigs and worship sets needing hand-held percussion
- Percussionists wanting thumb rolls, not just shakes
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want a quiet, tight single-row studio sound
- Rough handling — the exposed skin head damages easily
- Anyone needing a mountable tambourine for a drum kit
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
Two rows of jingles
More volume and longer wash than a single row. Great live, but the sustain can smear fast sixteenth-note parts.
Detail 03
Dual alloy jingles
Two different metals ring at different frequencies, so the sound covers a wider band instead of one narrow ping.
Detail 04
Wood frame
Heavier and darker-sounding than plastic. It sits more naturally with acoustic guitars and drums than a bright synthetic shell.
Detail 05
Headed, not headless
The head lets you strike a tone and roll with your thumb. Headless tambourines only give you the jingles.
Detail 06
Around $70
Real-instrument pricing rather than percussion-toy. Worth it if it's going in front of a microphone.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The skin tightens in dry heat and goes slack in humidity — pitch moves
- 02Two rows are loud close-miked; back the mic off or play softer
- 03Wood and skin want a bag; loose in a gear case the head gets dented
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between one and two rows of jingles?
Two rows are louder with more sustain and a fuller wash. One row is drier and more articulate. Two rows suit live playing and big choruses; one row suits tight studio parts.
02Can you tune it?
Not with hardware. Goat skin responds to heat and moisture, so gently warming the head tightens and brightens it, and a humid room loosens it.
03How do you do a thumb roll on this?
Wet or rosin your thumb, then drag it across the head near the rim. The friction stutters the head and rattles the jingles continuously. The skin head is what makes this possible.
04Is goat skin better than plastic?
Different. Goat skin sounds warmer and allows thumb rolls, but it shifts with weather. Plastic is stable and low-maintenance but brighter and more uniform.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
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