One of the most common statements we hear from percussion students is, “My teacher told me to purchase a tambourine, but I don’t know which one to choose“. Given the fact that we offer 28 different models this is not surprising!
Our time-tested model T2/GS Projection Plus with German Silver jingles is the world’s best selling concert tambourine. And for good reason! It is a highly versatile, great sounding instrument and has become the “Go-To” instrument of many pros as well.
However, when it comes to THE perfect general purpose concert tambourine we have two newer models worth a hard look:
T2/HS “HYBRID” Silver – this model combines the best of our standard German Silver tambourine with the clarity of our Heat-Treated models
We now offer our best selling German Silver jingles on our new “Bantamweight” Series shells. Model T2/GS-B features shells that are 15% lighter and narrower than our Pro Plus tambourines. The Bantams also feature a Remo Skyntone synthetic head, perfect if you’re concerned about the variances associated with natural skin heads.
Rest assured that every Grover Pro tambourine is made to the highest quality standards and will produce sonorities that will enable you to sound your best.
You have my word on it…
Tengo la tambourine 35 aniversario,,,, EXCELENTE,,, SONIDO CLARO BRILLANTE Y ALEGRE…. Gracias por fabricarla. Saludos. (Translation: I have the tambourine 35th anniversary ,,,, EXCELLENT ,,, CLEAR SOUND BRILLIANT AND CHEERFUL …. Thanks for making it. Greetings.)
I noted that some tamborines are tuned to a different pitch. What does this mean as to selecting one ?
Tambourines are instruments of indefinite pitch, meaning that they are not “tuned” per se. What you are hearing is head tension differences. Especially with natural skins, the tensions will vary slightly. That will not impact the sound of the instrument when heard from more than a few feet away.