Natural Bamboo makes our new Rainsticks pleasant effect instruments, with plenty of projection and long sustain. They may be played like big shakers as well. The sticks are with the following sizes available: RS1BK-S    16"     (40 cm) RS1R-M     24"     (60 cm) RS1BK-L     39"  (100cm)

The Grammys took center stage last night in the music industry, and Meinl Percussion artists won!

Meinl Percussion artist Marcie Chapa performed with solo artist and international R&B diva Beyonce, who went home with six grammys...a record for a female artist! Beyonce won in the categories of Song of the Year, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance, Best R&B Song, and Best Contemporary R&B Album.

Meinl Percussion artist Toca Rivera performs with pop music maestro Jason Mraz, who won grammys for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance and Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals.

Congratulations to the Winners!

The 2010 Grammy Awards are airing tonight on CBS network television at 8PM ET/PT, and Meinl Percussion will be there! Meinl Percussion artist Marcie Chapa will perform with Beyonce, who is up for a total of  seven grammys. Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance, Best R&B Song, and Best Contemporary R&B Album.  Meinl Percussion artist Luis Conte is up for a grammy with solo artist Colbie Caillat for Best Pop Vocal Album. Meinl Percussion artist Toca Rivera is up for a grammy with solo artist Jason Mraz who is  nominated for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance and Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals. Congratulations to the nominees!

Good sounds come in small packages! MEINL Percussion introduces a complete line of compact Tambourines. Light, fast, and full of sound. The new tambourine in handy size (8"), and 12 pairs of jingles makes them very compact. They are available in five different versions:
CTA2S-BK      Steel Jingles
CTA2M-BK     Brass and Steel Jingles
CTA2B-BK     Brass Jingles
CSTA2S-BK   Hand-hammered Super-dry Stainless Steel Jingles
CSTA2B-BK   Hand-hammered Super-dry Brass Jingles

The new Tabla (PRO-TABLA) is a top-of-the-line professional quality set. Our tablas are made according to their classical heritage, and are superbly crafted. The tones are unsurpassed for their clarity and character. These are Tablas that will make any player proud. Those tablas are made by master craftsman in India and are equipped with top quality goat skin tabla heads and a traditional tuning system with rawhide thongs. They come with a tuning hammer and wooden tuning dowel, ring pads and protective head covers.

Our new Chimes Stand (TMCH) is fully-adjustable, double-braced tripod stand, specially designed for mounting bar chimes just the way you want them to be held! Made from sturdy chrome-plated steel for dependability. Special padding eliminates unwanted movement, and rubber feet prevent slipping.

The MEINL Woodcraft Series Congas stand for tradition combined with execptional workmanship. Only the finest hand selected materials are used to produce these premium drums. Their "Cuban Style" shells provide a broad range of different tonal characteristics. 
The new Woodcraft Series Congas (WC11AMB, WC1134AMB, WC1212AMB) are coming in a luxurious Antique Mahogany Burst finish. 
The are equipped with True Skin Buffalo Heads, 10mm strong tuning lugs, 4mm traditional TTR-Rims and chrome plated hardware.
Each conga comes with the MEINL Conga Saver (patented), MEINL soundpads, accessory pouch, L-shaped tuning key and a tune up oil.