Detail 01
Long body
Fill travels farther on each stroke, so you get a longer sweep and more sustain than a compact shaker.
Product detailSKU #1274034489399
PearlPGA-32 Hex Ganza Long
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 7.5-inch hexagonal metal shaker with a long body. For percussionists and studio players who want a sustained, sweeping shaker sound rather than a short tick.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Studio overdubs needing a smooth, sustained shaker layer
- Hand percussionists working long sixteenth-note patterns
- Drummers who want a shaker they can grab one-handed mid-song
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a dry, tight, short shaker attack
- Anyone needing a soft, low-volume shaker for quiet acoustic sets
- Two-hand egg-shaker technique — this is a single-barrel design
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
Hexagonal shape
Won't roll off a table, snare, or stage floor between takes. Flats also give your fingers a grip reference.
Detail 03
7.5 inches
Long enough for a full sweep, short enough for one hand. You can play it while holding a stick in the other.
Detail 04
Light weight
Fast, repeatable strokes without forearm fatigue on long takes. Easy to play at speed.
Detail 05
Gray metal-look finish
Doesn't flare under stage lights or on camera the way a polished shell can.
Detail 06
Around $33
Entry-level price for a serious shaker. Cheap enough to keep in the gig bag as a second voice.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Shaker sound is fixed — you can't change the fill or tuning
- 02Angle and stroke speed control the tone more than grip pressure
- 03Close-mic it in the studio; sustain gets lost in a room mic
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does the hex shape actually do?
Mostly practical. It stops the shaker rolling away when you set it down and gives your hand flat surfaces to index against, which helps with consistent stroke placement.
02How is the long version different from a short ganza?
The fill has more distance to travel, so each stroke reads as a longer sweep instead of a sharp tick. Better for flowing patterns, worse for tight accents.
03Can I play this one-handed while drumming?
Yes. At 7.5 inches and light weight, it works in one hand while you hold a stick in the other.
04Is it loud enough for a live band?
Metal-bodied shakers project well, but shakers sit high in the frequency range and get buried by loud stages. Live, expect to mic it.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gray
2 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- 7.5 inch
- Weight
- 1
