What is this instrument???

[bongosnotbombs]

I recently inherited this unusual instrument, but I don't know what it is.
It's kind of like a shekere, but it isn't. It reminds me of a cross between a
shekere and one of those brasilian samba instruments a Chocalho de Platinela or Rocar.

The tube is metal and the beads are glass. The sticker says "handcrafted in Thailand"
There is no company name on it. It's very well made. Anyone know what it is?

[bongosnotbombs]

[Tonio]

I call it a sheganza ?

Interesting shaker in any case BNB.

Hows it sound?

T

[thomas newton]

I call it a sheganza ?

T

Or maybe a Chockere?

Certainly never seen anything like it. The glass beads would be a worry.

[bongosnotbombs]

Someone found it for me it's the LP320 Tube Shekere.
http://www.nstuffmusic.com/p-136-lp-lp3 ... re-sm.aspx

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The shekere's history begins in Africa where this unique instrument serves as a shaker, a rattle, and a drum. Traditionally made from hollowed gourds wrapped in a lattice of stones, the instrument was, and is, played by shaking or twisting it to get shaker and rattle sounds or by hitting the bottom of the body with the palm of the hand to get drum like bass notes.

LP has created a number of different versions of the shekere all with excellent durability and a variety of sounds. Synthetic cord provides a great deal of flexibility allowing the beads to move freely, but controlled. This is great for faster playing and the execution of more complex rhythmic patterns. We also use very different materials for the bodies of our shekeres. Whether metal, plastic, or fiberglass, we have a shekere for every need.

The LP Tube Shekere takes much of its patented design from the original shekere concept but goes a step further. A lattice of glass beads surrounds the metal shell delivering crisp, tight shaker sounds. Its tubular shape makes it easy to grasp and play shekere bead patterns faster than with the original instrument shape. Long tails on both ends of the tube add to the stage presence of the LP Tube Shekere.

What will they ever think of next?

[seisporocho1]

Cool instrument. How does it sound??
Loud?

[bongosnotbombs]

It sounds pretty good, not really as versatile as a shekere, it's got kind of
a homemade feel to it believe it or not. It's very sturdy, a good outdoor instrument.

It's about as loud as a shekere, but with a different sound for sure. The tube is a smaller
diameter and the ends are closed so it doesn't amplify like a gourd, but it is glass beads
on a metal tube so it still has some volume.

[vinnieL]

I didn't know what it was but i do like whatever camera your using those pictures are extremely sharp and detailed! i can never get good pics with my camera.