Detail 01
22-inch diameter
The large end of surdo sizes. This is the first-surdo voice, the deepest pulse in a samba battery.
Product detailSKU #1274115064248
MEINLStand Alone Wood Surdo With Legs 22x 18 in. African Brown
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 22x18 wood surdo with its own legs, for samba and batucada players who need the low pulse and want it to stand on its own.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Samba schools and batucada groups needing the bottom-end pulse
- Percussionists who want to play seated or standing without a harness
- Studio work where a deep, resonant bass drum voice is needed
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Marching and street processions — the legs replace a carrying strap
- Players short on space; 22 inches across is a large footprint
- Anyone needing a light drum to move often — hardwood shells are heavy
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
18-inch depth
Deep shell, so notes have a long decay and real body. You mute with your hand to shorten them.
Detail 03
Wood shell
Warmer and rounder than aluminum surdos, with more midrange. It also weighs considerably more.
Detail 04
Built-in legs
Stands upright on its own, so no stand or strap purchase, but it isn't a walking instrument.
Detail 05
Tunable head
Tension controls how deep and how boomy the note reads. Lower tension pushes the bass, higher tightens the attack.
Detail 06
Stand-alone format
Set the drum once and play from behind it, which suits fixed positions in a band or on a stage.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Drum and legs only — no mallet, beater or carrying strap included
- 02Large hardwood drum: plan for storage space and two hands to move it
- 03Wood shells respond to humidity; expect to retune when seasons or venues change
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I march with this?
No. It's built with legs to stand in place. Marching surdos use a strap or harness mount instead.
02Do I get a mallet with it?
No. You'll need a surdo mallet, and many players also use a bare hand on the head for muting.
03Is wood better than aluminum for a surdo?
Wood gives a warmer, rounder tone with more midrange. Aluminum is lighter and brighter. This one is wood, so it favors tone over portability.
04What's a 22x18 surdo used for?
It's the deepest voice in a samba battery, marking the downbeat pulse that the rest of the percussion sits on top of.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
- Color Finish
- Brown
