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MEINL Percussion Turbo Cabasa - Small (CA5BK-S)

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The Meinl Turbo Cabasas is a hand percussion innovation that provides significantly more volume and projection than a standard cabasa. With sound ports built into the resonating chamber, the Turbo Cabasas allow a crisp, full tone to cut through any mix. Meinl's classic cabasa design gets an upgrade with a ribbed stainless steel cylinder and stainless steel beads, now with the added ability to overcome other instruments in a live setting or studio environment. The Turbo Cabasas bring cabasa-style rhythms to the forefront and are available in three sizes to suit any musical need./p>

Sound Ports Send Sound Soaring

While a traditional cabasa relies on the vibration of beads over a textured surface to produce sound, the Meinl Turbo Cabasas utilize strategically placed sound ports in their resonating chambers to significantly boost volume and projection. These ports allow the full, bright tone of the beads and cylinder to escape freely, cutting through dense mixes and reaching the back of any venue. For players needing a cabasa that can compete with a full drum set or loud instrumentation, the Turbo Cabasas are the solution.

Choose Your Size for the Perfect Sound

With small, medium and large options available, percussionists can find a Meinl Turbo Cabasa tailored to their musical needs. The small Turbo Cabasa offers a tight, articulate sound suited to delicate musical settings. The medium provides a versatile and balanced tone for most applications. For maximum volume and a wider range of tones, the large Turbo Cabasa is ideal for overcoming a full drum set or loud electric instrumentation in a band context.

MEINL Turbo Cabasas Black Regular

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  • Steel chain and stainless steel cylinder
  • Wooden handle with padded soft grip
  • Five sound ports on each side for more volume
  • Black
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4.7

10 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Perfect weight balance and ergonomics due to the holes

This is my fifth afuche/cabasa model as some are too big, others too small, and still others aren't built well and fall apart. This one has none of those negatives, and though the drilled through-holes are supposed to make it louder, I don't notice a volume change but what I do note is that it makes for a much better center of gravity and more confident playing. Upon arrival, I recommend tightening the attachment of the handle as it can come a bit loose in shipping and might eventually fall off otherwise.

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Best Uses
  1. Accompaniment9
  2. Jazz Clubs5
  3. Small Venues4
  4. Soundtracks3
Describe Yourself
  1. Professional Musician5
  2. Experienced4
Pros
  1. Great Sound9
  2. Responsive8
  3. Versatile5
  4. Sensitive4
  5. Huge Tone2
  • Perfect weight balance and ergonomics due to the holes

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted6 months ago

    byMark

    fromAnnandale VA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This is my fifth afuche/cabasa model as some are too big, others too small, and still others aren't built well and fall apart. This one has none of those negatives, and though the drilled through-holes are supposed to make it louder, I don't notice a volume change but what I do note is that it makes for a much better center of gravity and more confident playing. Upon arrival, I recommend tightening the attachment of the handle as it can come a bit loose in shipping and might eventually fall off otherwise.

  • Quality good expect from Meinl

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byJim

    fromBuffalo, NY

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I was originally going to purchase an LP one but the packaging they have doesn't allow you to actually try the item. This one is just in a box, you can take it out and check how loose the beads are. I was quickly able to choose between several of them to find one that played nice. It's lightweight but still has a good feel to it.

  • I would buy this item again

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byDre' Verde

    fromYork Paa

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    The turbo Cabasas is made very well. For the size it has a great sound.

  • diamond in the ruff

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byMr. Jon

    fromAlbany, Ga

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    my new secret weapon for adding energy to studio recordings

  • Great product.

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byRP

    fromAlabama

    Latin percussion

  • Big Sound in a Small Package

    4

    submitted6 years ago

    byChino

    fromSafety Harbor, Fl.

    Add a big sound from a small instrument. Easy to carry with the rest of my gear. The unique sound add a lot to the rhythm section.

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