Meinl Percussion Series Signature Luis Conte Artist Shaker Musical Instrument with Medium Volume — NOT Made in China — for Live or Studio, 2-Year Warranty (SH4BK)

These shakers were designed according to master percussionist Luis Conte’s exact requirements. “My shaker sound is as smooth as silk” is how Luis describes them. The black shaker covers the middle ground between the red and grey versions. It delivers ultra-smooth percussive colors that can blend well and cut at the same time, responding beautifully at any volume level. A little louder than the red shaker, it is perfect to use for both studio and live situations. Any drummer or percussionist will find this instrument extremely useful in their playing. Whether playing a mic’d set or a softer unplugged gig with a cajon, the Luis Conte black shaker dominates in versatility and musicality. Pair with the red and grey models to complete the trio of sounds!
EASIEST SHAKER TO PLAY: four individual chambers are connected in one shaker for predictable response with silky-smooth sound; these four small shaker chambers are easier to keep watch over than one large open chamber
WHY IT MATTERS: it takes no effort to get consistent rhythm, irrespective of skill; there’s less space inside where the filling has to trip to make sound, so its response is instant with no lag
ONE BIG THING: mega-successful percussionist and Meinl artist, Luis Conte, designed this shaker with us; Luis’ recording and performance credits include James Taylor, Santana, Phil Collins, Ray Charles, Jackson Browne, Shakira, Madonna, and more
MEDIUM VERSION: not too loud but carries with pleasant sound; this is the medium volume version with the most applications of all three Luis Conte shakers (SOFT: great for studio, MEDIUM: use almost anywhere, LOUD: best for high volume live shows)
OF NOTE: made with 100% all-weather synthetic material for crisp tone even as being plenty durable; this material produces a clear timbre and is lightweight
BY THE NUMBERS: this shaker measures 6 7/8″ long x 3 1/8″ wide, and its volume ranges around 79-81 decibels (a little softer than a strum of an acoustic guitar)
THE BOTTOM LINE: you’ll play this shaker anywhere like acoustic shows, studios, in praise bands or campsite sing-alongs, and no matter what your skill level is; it’s going to do the trick whether you are a drummer or singer with no percussion experience
THE BIG PICTURE: Meinl is a circle of relatives-owned musical instrument manufacturer and brand established 1951 in Germany; our expert German designers have deep relationships with our builders to make sure you’re delivered the absolute finest quality