Meinl Artist Series Luis Conte Signature Stadium Shaker, Loud, Gray

The bold, gray Luis Conte signature shaker was designed with the master percussionist himself. Two shakers connected as one, these were made to fit just about any playing situation while meeting Conte's expectations for sound, feel and durability. Separate filling chambers were connected into one shaker to deliver an exceptionally well-rounded and filling sound that's incredibly easy to control. For easy groove shaping, and adding movement to any rhythm, grip the shaker in the middle where the ends meet. Gripping the shaker with your fingertips and holding it parallel to the ground yields the best sound. The shape of the shaker makes it easy to get a solid grip whether you're playing softly or loud and energetically. This gray version of Luis Conte's three signature shakers sits above both the ultra-soft (red) and medium (black) models in both volume and attack, to produce a cutting sound that sits on top of the mix. On stage or in the studio, these Luis Conte signature shakers work with any percussion setup or drum kit—and complement a cajon especially well. The durable, all-weather synthetic shell is made to endure heavy touring for consistent sound with longevity.

WHY IT MATTERS: it takes no effort to get consistent rhythm regardless of skill; there's less space inside where the filling has to travel 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 LOUD VERSION: it carries easily but it's not metallic or harsh; this is the loud volume version with the most cut 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 while 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 88-93 decibels (it can be heard over amplified instruments) THE BOTTOM LINE: keep this one handy for full electric band shows praise bands in large worship venues or outdoor gigs; it doesn't matter what your skill level is and it will do the trick whether you're a drummer or singer with no percussion experience