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TocaTSPS Seed Pod Shaker

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Toca TSPS Seed Pod Shaker

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The Korena take

A small hand shaker made from a natural seed pod. For percussionists and songwriters who want a quiet, organic shaker sound.

Toca TSPS Seed Pod Shaker product detail
Product studyToca TSPS Seed Pod Shaker

Strong match

Who this is for

  • Adding texture over acoustic guitar in a small room
  • Hand percussion parts in worship or folk settings
  • A cheap first shaker for a percussion box

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Loud stages where you need to cut without a mic
  • Anyone wanting a matched pair — this is one shaker
  • Players who want the sharp, uniform hiss of an egg shaker

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 01

Natural seed pod body

Each one sounds slightly different. The attack is softer and drier than a plastic egg shaker.

Detail 02

Hand-held, no handle

You control volume with wrist motion. Takes a bit more technique than a stick-mounted shaker.

Detail 03

Small size

Quiet at the source. Fine acoustically or close-miked, easily buried by a drum kit.

Detail 04

Natural finish

Untreated surface. It can pick up oil and dirt from hands over time.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01One shaker only — buy two if you want a pair for both hands
  2. 02Natural material can crack if dropped hard or stored somewhere dry and hot
  3. 03You will need a mic to hear it in a loud mix

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01How loud is it?

Quiet. It is meant for acoustic settings and close-miked recording, not for cutting through a band on a loud stage.

02Do I get one or a pair?

One shaker.

03Is this good for a beginner?

Yes. There is nothing to learn beyond wrist motion, and the price is low enough to be a first piece of hand percussion.

04How does it compare to an egg shaker?

Drier and softer, with a less uniform sound. An egg shaker gives a sharper, more consistent hiss.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsBody & build
Color
Natural

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