Videos Samba Facts Tips & Tricks MEINL Samba Series

: Light Weight Materials

LIGHT WEIGHT MATERIALS

Samba is mostly played in the streets while marching along to the rhythms of the music. Therefore it is essential that the weight of the instruments is as light as possible, ensuring hours of comfortable and ergonomically sound playing without lacking power and projection. Beginning and professional players alike will appreciate the fact that MEINL percussion is using only light weight, yet durable and robust aluminium for crafting Surdos, Repiniques, Caixas, Qweekas, Handheld Bells and Samba Shakers.

: Counter Sunk Bolt Heads

COUNTER SUNK BOLT HEADS

The attention to detail is what sets MEINL percussion instruments apart. Counter sunk bolt heads on MEINL Qweeka (QW10), all Repiniques and all Surdos allow for energetic playing without having to worry about the bolt heads of the tuning lugs being in the way of the beater. Little details that make all the difference in the world.

: Floatune Tuning System

FLOATUNE TUNING SYSTEM

The MEINL Floatune Tuning System makes drilling holes into the shell unnecessary while enhancing the resonance of the drum and increasing its projection.

: Stand Alone Surdos

STAND ALONE SURDOS

Having a Surdo hanging around the player’s shoulders and neck can be exhausting when played that way over a long period of time. MEINL percussion offers stand alone Surdos that are equipped with sturdy legs placed on the floor while playing.

: Applying the Logo from underneath the Heads (patent pending)

APPLYING THE LOGO FROM UNDERNEATH THE HEADS (patent pending)

All MEINL Samba Instruments equipped with plastic heads are now being made with the MEINL logo applied onto the head’s surface from underneath (patent pending). This new and original MEINL innovation prevents the colouring of the logo from wearing off and helps to keep your other instruments nice and clean.