MEINL Percussion Ganza – Coconut Bottom

MEINL Percussion Handwoven Rattan Ganza (Coconut Bottom / Large) – GA2
Inject authentic energy, crystal-clear projection, and vibrant driving grooves into your music with the Meinl Percussion Handwoven Rattan Ganza (GA2). This premium, large-sized Brazilian percussive shaker is traditionally engineered to act as the driving heartbeat for high-energy Samba ensembles, Capoeira rhythms, and multi-cultural African arrangements.
Crafted by hand, this unique instrument features a hand-woven natural rattan palm body paired with robust natural coconut bottoms, offering an outstanding organic alternative to standard plastic and metal cylindrical shakers.
Smart Two-In-One Acoustic Control
What sets the Meinl GA2 Ganza apart from conventional shakers is its hybrid dual-sound capability. Depending on your dynamic hand positioning and physical movement patterns, you unlock two completely distinct acoustic responses from a single core:
1. Subtle Side Shaking: Generates a soft, smooth, fluid, and continuous weaving shaker effect—perfect for laying a background tempo foundation.
2. Sharp Vertical Tapping: Driving the internal beads directly onto the dense coconut end-pieces releases crisp, high-pitched, and punching accents that easily slice through dense live setups.
Key Features
• Masterful Hand-Woven Rattan Build: The organic wicker body yields a highly tactile, non-slip texture that guarantees a secure, firm grip during sweaty live stages.
• Authentic Coconut Shell Ends: Features two carefully integrated coconut bottom plates that act as dense acoustic filters to amplify the high frequencies and sustain.
• Ultra-Lightweight & Agile Core: Weighing only around 180 grams, its balanced, lightweight construction prevents wrist fatigue during extended festival sets or recording loops.
• Professional Studio & Live Utility: A fantastic choice for traditional world ensembles, Brazilian samba drum circles, or home-recording artists looking to add raw percussive textures to modern tracks.
Technical Specifications
• Model SKU: GA2
• UPC / GTIN: 840553051551
• Size Configuration: Large
• Length: 8.26′ / 21 cm
• Diameter / Width: ~ 2.7′ / 7 cm
• Body Core: Handwoven Natural Rattan
• End Plates: Genuine Coconut Shell Bottoms
• Tonal Profile: Crystal clear, high pitched, excellent spatial projection
• Net Weight: ~ 180 g / 6.35 oz
Command Your Groove with Tribal Textures
Whether you are using it to blend separate acoustic lines together into a warm, continuous folk backtrack, or tapping it hard to direct a high-tempo carnival parade, the Meinl Large Rattan Ganza delivers unmatched organic clarity. It provides an instant sensory anchor that helps ground the timing of your entire band while remaining approachable for players of any experience level.