Detail 01
One row of jingles
Lighter and drier than a two-row tambourine. Cleaner attack, less wash, easier to place in a mix.
Product detailSKU #1274115063854
MEINLRecording-Combo Wood Tambourine One Row Dual Alloy Jingles Super Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single-row wood-frame tambourine with two jingle alloys, aimed at studio and light live percussion work at a low price.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Overdubbing a percussion layer in a home or project studio
- Drummers adding hand percussion to acoustic sets
- Worship and singer-songwriter players wanting one tambourine that covers both roles
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Loud rock stages where a single row gets buried
- Players wanting a headed tambourine for thumb-roll technique
- Anyone needing a mountable model 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
Dual alloy jingles
Two metals in the same row widen the frequency spread, so it reads as fuller than a single-alloy row.
Detail 03
Wood frame
Warmer and less clacky than plastic on the hand-strike, and it takes a rim hit without sounding hollow.
Detail 04
Recording-oriented voicing
Tuned to sit under a track rather than cut over a band. Expect controlled decay, not a long shimmer.
Detail 05
Headless design
No drumhead, so thumb rolls are not possible. Shake and strike techniques only.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Nothing included beyond the tambourine — no bag, mount or holder
- 02Not drilled for a mount; needs a separate clamp-style holder for kit use
- 03Wood frames dislike humidity swings; store it out of a hot car
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 or cymbal stand?
Not directly. It has no mounting hole, so you would need a third-party tambourine holder or clamp that grips the frame.
02Is one row loud enough for live playing?
For acoustic sets, worship and small rooms, yes. Against a loud drummer and amps, a double-row tambourine projects more.
03What does dual alloy actually do?
Alternating two jingle metals gives you a mix of bright and darker tones in one row, so the sound is wider without adding a second row.
04Can I do thumb rolls on it?
No. Thumb rolls need a drumhead to drag against, and this is a headless frame tambourine.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
