Latin Percussion LP234-BK Afuche/Cabasa Mini Black

My daughter is on the autism spectrum and no matter what is going on or if there is any noice she doesn’t like if she plays with this it always calms her down

I am pleased with the quality and sound of this cabasa. I decided to buy one after hearing and trying one out at a jam session. I'm not a professional percussionist but enjoy playing a cajon and other percussion instruments to help set a beat during sessions. This instrument was within my price range and after a little research I bought it based on reviews. It adds variety to my sessions. There is a slight learning curve and a little practice to achieve a consistent smooth sound but within a few days I got the hang of simple repetitive sounds. The cabasa I tried at the jam session was slightly larger, 40 years old, did produce a better sound, but cost the owner way more than the current $29 price of this one. I think this one could be better with looser bead strings but there is no easy way to adjust them. I think with looser beads it would be easier to accomplish certain movements to produce different sounds. I know the beads won't loosen with age and use but maybe as I get used to playing it I can become better at replicating the moves I saw on YouTube instructional videos. I still believe it to be worth 5 stars as the quality and sound work for the purpose I bought it for. If I was a professional and using this in recordings or stage performances I would probably spend a lot more and try out various instruments before purchasing. If this is your first introduction to this type of instrument, as it was for me, I don't think you'll be disappointed choosing this one.

lovely little instrument, great for adding textured layering to your percussion recordings.

sounds fantastic and loads of fun

When it comes to percussion, trust LP. This Mini-Cabasa is actually very punchy and loud. I ordered the Standard sized one to compete with a drum set, but this one goes fine with small drums, like Bongos, Djembe and Cajon.

Great buy very durable!!

After about an hour of playing I heard something rattling around inside that sounded like a marble. I removed the handle to open it up and noticed the nut holding the handle bolt to the top came loose and the washer under the top was rattling back and forth while playing. I added a lock washer and problem solved. LP, take note, small improvement, big impact.

Yes, this is quite amazing. Get it!

Smaller than expected but was purchased for an occasion very dear to my heart and did exactly what we planned