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Toca Acacia 12" Tambourine: A Musical Big Brother |
When Toca introduced the 10" Acacia Tambourine, percussionists immediately embraced its lightweight feel, distinctive sound, and attractive appearance. Toca's new 12" Acacia Tambourine (T1012-A) retains all of those characteristics, but in a larger size that offers a fuller overall sound. The new tambourine's 12" frame is made of exotic acacia wood, which is frequently used to create handcrafted items due to its attractive grain pattern. The light weight of the frame, coupled with a specially designed ergonomic handle, creates an exceptionally comfortable playing feel for a tambourine of this size. The distinctive sound of the 12" Acacia Tambourine is provided by a double row of nickel-plated steel jingles (eighteen pairs in all). That sound splits the difference between "warm and dry" and "bright and sharp," creating a unique and highly musical character. Toca's attention to detail and player comfort is additionally demonstrated by the fact that all the holes in the shell for the pins that hold the jingles are hand-filled and sanded in order to provide the smoothest possible edge. 12" Acacia Tambourine offers a full, professional sound, outstanding playability, and a rich, handcrafted appearance. Best of all, it does all this for an affordable list price of $49. |