Merengue Guira

Meinl Percussion Guira Metal Guiro/Merengue Güira with Scraper — NOT Made in China — Brushed Steel, 2-Year Warranty (MGU3)NO "CHEESE GRATER" EFFECT: that's a term used for non-professional sounding guiras that don't have musical tone; this merengue guira gives you that authentic sound with balanced frequencies and full volumeWHY IT MATTERS: you'll be able to mesh right away with other players so you can set the pace and get into the music; avoid shrill or dull tones that distract you and your listenersDRIVING THE SOUND: made from 100% high-quality brushed steel; the raised bumps are sized to easily get a full scratching effect while gliding across them with the scraper in fluid motionsINCLUDES SCRAPER: durable steel rods are firmly secured in the grip, and they're spaced out to deliver a rich sound with depth and volume; the rods are made to last so you won't have to replace laterPLAYING TIP: grip the handle while letting your finger tips make contact with the body to control sound, or place your hand under the handle directly on the body to dial-in overtones and resonanceBY THE NUMBERS: measures 10 3/8" long x 3" wide and includes scraper; larger sizes have lower pitch, small sizes have higher pitchTHE BOTTOM LINE: its authentic sound fits traditional Dominican dance music styles like Bachata and Merengue, or you can play it with modern pop music; it's easy to get a full sound, and it's built to last