Rawhide Maracas

Meinl Percussion MSM3 Natural Rawhide MaracasAUTHENTIC SOUND AND LOOK: these maracas are made with rawhide bulbs to produce expressive sound with mellow, earthy tone; each bulb is hand-tied with durable threadingWHY IT MATTERS: rawhide maracas occupy the space where synthetic maracas might be too loud or too cutting; get a more complex sound that blends well with acoustic salsa bands, recordings, or smaller drum circlesZOOM IN: solid wood handles are curved to fit comfortably in your hands; these handles also provide balance to play precise rhythms and have a great looking natural finishONE TAKEAWAY: these are NOT toys; they're adult-sized, real professional maracas for musicians and hobbyists wanting a nice crisp sound for their musicWHAT WE'RE HEARING: the attack notes are well-defined and dynamics are easy to controlBY THE NUMBERS: 11" long x 3 1/8" wide; sold pairsTHE BOTTOM LINE: their rich, complex sound has a mellow tone with lower volume than synthetic maracas; plus, the rawhide bulbs are hand made