Latin Percussion LP243 Super Guiro

by Latin Percussion

Product Features

• Precision-molded from high-strength plastic
• Designed to have the shape, feel, and sound quality of the natural gourd version
• Perfectly spaced grooves for consistent sound
• Location of the rubber-lined finger holes provides maximum comfort and control
• Two scrapers - a plastic model for bright, loud sound, and a wood model for warm, dry sound - included

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 17.8 x 6.1 inches ; 1.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002IHDYG
• Item model number: LP243
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,304 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #4 in Musical Instruments > Drums & Percussion > World Instruments > Guiros

Product Description

Designed to eliminate the durability issues inherent with the natural version of this instrument

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indestructible, Excellent Tone, October 24, 2008

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This review is from: Latin Percussion LP243 Super Guiro (Electronics)

This is the most like a wood or gourd guiro you are going to get. I think they actually have a unique sound of their own, though, and I like it. Neither as hard-sounding as a metal guiro or as uneven as some hand-made guiros can sound, these sit nicely in the mix. They can be played hard or soft. The sound can be varied with different sticks (two provided), and you can also provide some variation by manipulating the thumb holes in the back.

Indestructible is good! Drop it, kick it, toss it across the room or into a band equipment box. Nothing hurts it! I'm not advocating abusing it, but it's good to know it can take it!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indestructable, June 19, 2010

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WoodRat (SF Bay Area, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Latin Percussion LP243 Super Guiro (Electronics)

It is loud! It cuts through the mix in a loud combo. This guiro will not crack or break when dropped or crammed into a case/gig bag... Sounds like plastic, not like a gourd, but the sound is not a bad sound, just different. Recommended.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exelente producto, March 23, 2011

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Ramiro Griman (VENEZUELA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Latin Percussion LP243 Super Guiro (Electronics)

hola, recomiendo este producto tiene un gran sonido, y lo compre a un precio moderado, vale la pena, como todo los productos LP..

saludos desde venezuela