Detail 01
Goat-skin head
Gives you a real drum tone when struck, so thumb rolls and palm hits land with a low thump under the jingles.
Product detailSKU #1274115063527
MEINLTraditional Goat-Skin Wood Tambourine Two Rows Steel Jingles
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A wood-frame tambourine with a goat-skin head and two rows of steel jingles. For hand percussionists who want a loud, bright instrument they can also strike.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Hand percussion in a live band where the tambourine has to cut
- Players who strike the head, not just shake the frame
- Latin, folk, and gospel parts needing bright, sustaining jingles
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Quiet studio overdubs where two jingle rows are too much
- Anyone wanting a darker, drier sound — steel jingles are bright
- Headless frame-only playing styles
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 steel jingles
Roughly double the volume and sustain of a single row. Louder and more washy, harder to play tight sixteenths cleanly.
Detail 03
Steel jingles
Bright and cutting with a long shimmer, versus the warmer, shorter sound of brass or bronze jingles.
Detail 04
Wood frame
Heavier than plastic, which steadies fast shake patterns but tires the wrist on long parts.
Detail 05
Natural finish
Bare wood shows wear over time. Cosmetic only, no effect on the sound.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Natural skin shifts with humidity — head tension and pitch will change seasonally
- 02No mount, stand, or bag included; this is hand-held
- 03Two rows are loud; consider a single row for close-miked recording
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between one row and two rows of jingles?
Two rows are louder with more sustain and a bigger wash. One row is quieter and more articulate. Pick two rows for live playing, one for recording and tight rhythmic parts.
02Can I hit the head or just shake it?
Both. The goat-skin head is meant to be struck, so you get a drum tone from palm and finger hits alongside the jingles. That is the point of a headed tambourine.
03Does the head need tuning?
Natural skin responds to heat and humidity, so its pitch and tension drift. Warming the head slightly tightens it. Store it somewhere with stable humidity rather than a hot car.
04Can I mount it on a stand or hi-hat?
Not as sold. It is a hand-held tambourine with no mounting bracket, and no mount is included. You would need a separate percussion holder or clamp.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
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- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
- site51274115063527
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