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The LP234A Standard Wood Afuche/Cabasa is the second instrument that Latin Percussion founder Martin Cohen patented. Developed more than 30 years ago the afuche or cabasa is now one of the world's most popular hand percussion instruments.

The LP Afuche/Cabasa creates rhythmic scraping sounds and patterns. Loops of steel-bead chain wrapped around a specially textured stainless steel cylinder creates the distinctive sound as the chain vibrates against the cabasa's wooden flanges and cylinder. The percussionist grasps the afuche with its wooden handle manipulating the beads against the textured steel or spinning the cabasa or shaking it for a variety of sounds.

The LP cabasa is an essential instrument for creating percussive effects that should be in every percussionist's arsenal.
LP LP234A Standard Wood Afuche/Cabasa
LP LP234A Standard Wood Afuche/Cabasa
LP LP234A Standard Wood Afuche/Cabasa

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  • Solid wood-and-steel construction
  • Unique, world-famous sound
  • Expressive versatility

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4.9

10 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Best Uses
  1. Accompaniment5
  2. Small Venues5
  3. Jazz Clubs4
  4. School Bands3
  5. Soundtracks3
Cons
  1. Flat Sound3
  2. Not Sensitive3
  3. Poorly Made3
  4. Too Much Reverb3
Describe Yourself
  1. Child3
  2. Professional Musician2
  3. Experienced1
Pros
  1. Great Sound6
  2. Responsive6
  3. Sensitive5
  4. Versatile5
  5. Huge Tone4

Reviewed by 10 customers

  • this citizen was on little price puppycorn

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byher name is steallcopter

    fromstatesboroga

    she was all the way down there just like the other citizens she was in the middle of the group

  • I would definately buy this again, but get the larger size.

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byTom

    fromCharleston, SC

    The afuche cabasa is my favorite form of hand percussion (especially for bossa nova - but it has numerous applications across many styles of music). This LP hand percussion device is of high quality (well built, great sounding, and nice looking). My only regret is that I did not get the larger of the two sizes available. The regular size works and sounds great, but I would've liked the entire width of my hand (thumb and palm) to fit within the width of the spindle. It was difficult to ascertain the exact size from the image without measurements.

  • yes

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    bystellacopter

    fromstateboroga

    yes

  • flying

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    bystellacopter

    fromstateboroga

    flying around

  • I'm buying to bigger one next 😄🤘🏽

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 years ago

    byrichard

    fromundisclosed

    Perfect!! I can jam with any style band with this cabasa.

  • LP Perc. is the best

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 years ago

    byWeeble_esq

    fromLos Angeles

    LP manufactures the best instruments. Cabasa sounds amazing. Very responsive at different dynamics. I should have bought one several years ago.

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