Tiger Large Wooden Cabasa/Afuche - Steel Ball Chains, Latin Percussion

• Steel ball chains for a crisp, projecting rattle - Multiple loops wrap around a wide 11 cm steel cylinder head, producing a clear rattling timbre used across Latin recordings, live performance and classroom sessions
• Tapered wooden handle for a secure hold - The 11 cm tapered wooden handle sits naturally in the hand, giving you firm control when shaking for flowing rhythmic patterns or rotating for shorter, accented bursts
• Two playing techniques in one - Shake the cabasa for a continuous rattling rhythm or twist the handle for sharper percussive accents, giving you a wide sonic range from a single compact instrument
• Compact and easy to handle - At 18.5 cm in overall length with an 11 cm head, the CAB14-NT suits a wide range of players - from first-time percussionists in classroom settings to experienced performers in the studio or on stage
• A staple of Latin music and widely used beyond it - Popular in schools, theatres and recording studios, the cabasa is equally at home adding unusual rhythmic accents and textures across many other styles and genres

The Tiger CAB14-NT is a large wooden cabasa built for reliable performance across schools, theatres and recording studios. Multiple loops of steel ball chains wrap around a wide 11 cm steel cylinder head, producing a crisp rattling sound when shaken or twisted. The 11 cm tapered wooden handle provides a secure, controlled grip during play.

A well-established staple of Latin music, the cabasa is also widely used for unusual rhythmic accents and textural sounds across many other styles. Measuring 18.5 cm in overall length, it is compact and easy to handle, making it a practical choice for percussion programmes, ensemble sessions and studio recordings alike. Not suitable for children under 3 years of age due to small parts.