I play in a band doing lots of pop and jazz standards with 3 or 4 other folks. The new tambourine adds a nice percussive base to our performances. Nicely made and a great sound.

Best sounding tambo I've recorded, and the balance and responsiveness are amazing. Get the best and you'll never need another.

The sound is so clean and clear! It is so beautiful, much better than the picture on the website. Very comfortable and light! I love it in every way! And the customer service.....where do I begin? I am so greatful ro have found Sweetwater.

Sounda really good. Comfortable to play.

Never had a tambourine before! Listened to some reviews and liked the shimmery chime to this one. The different metal alloys (or whatever the proper term is) make it sound bright. Feels solid and stable. Like the other reviewers stated it does have some heft to it. Since I'm using to add some flavor, and have available to my jam buddies, not too concerned about the weight. Happy with it.

as a owner of several tambourines, I'd have to say this a worthwhile addition to any percussionists collection.
the mixture of different jingles give this tambourine a unique and distinct voice when mixed with other tambourines and percussion. If I needed to own just ONE tambourine however, I wouldn't get this one first but if you record a lot of percussion or you gig on percussion for a living, it's definitely worth the money.

Easy to hold. Well-built, solidly constructed. Nice sound.

The combo of brass and steel zills (jingles) offers a nice full dimensional sound. I love brass, and this combo is great too. Volume in live performances cuts thru nicely. ABS frame is very strong and a bit heavier than most, but not objectionable by any means. Grip is comfy. Highly recommended.

plays well, sounds awesome I'd buy it again.

My 1st purchase from Sweetwater and overall a good experience. The product I acquired is of great sturdy quality and exactly what I wanted for jam session participation. I'm a woodwinds musician but also an explorer into new musical ambition and appreciation of string and percussion instruments. Most of my favorite musicians are well rounded with many talents and achievements. Jerry Walsh of the Didj Project is a great example of what I'm in awe with in music exploration, achievements and capabilities. Steve Hackett and Jake Shimabukuro being my favorite stringed instrument magicians.

After trying to play my drum-set-mounted tambourine by hand, I realized that I needed a real hand-held tambourine. This tambourine succeeds on two levels: 1) it's easy to hold, a good mid-weight, and has a great sound and 2) it's really eye-catching on stage, with the white frame and two different colored metals. I am so glad that I didn't try to "make do" with the mounted tambourine!

Great sound I love the brass and chrome sounds great together thanks

Rings loud and clear. It's my only one so i have nothing to compare it against. But on it's own, sounds good.

... It's quite heavy, so if you play for long stretches of time, choose a lighter tambourine. It's loud though, so you can play it with a smaller more relaxed motion and still get a lot of sound. I suspect Meinl could have made this model lighter without sacrificing ruggedness, but they do offer quite an extensive range of different tambourines.

Professional tambourines sometimes have hammered jingles which prevent them from having a specific ringing pitch. The combination of machine-stamped steel and brass jingles means this tambourine doesn't ring at a single pitch. However, the brass jingles are all pitched at F# and the steel ones are all pitched at B, so those two pitches are the main ringing sound. Most people wouldn't notice or care.

I'm on the fence about the spongy rubber handle. Because of the weight, I think I'd rather have a smooth hard handle, rather than have to squeeze a cushiony handle. At some point, the handle will wear out, and I'll find out if it's better with or without.

It's durable, affordable, loud & clear. But it's heavier perhaps than it needs to be.

Its been a while since I purchased a tambourine, I have one I play every week but it's slightly different. This is an amazing update to mine. This was purchased as a gift to a friend to use in her ministry. She Loves it! The double ring one brass, one nickel had me a little concerned it might be loud or brash. For a tambourine it is PERFECT! With a little practice anyone can make this one sing sweet music.

It's beautiful to look at. It's relatively comfortable to use. It has no volume, and that's the reason for two stars.

I bought this tambourine based on recommendations. It sounds great. I am normally just a guitar person however this has opened a whole new musical outlet for me.

Great sound.
Lightweight but very nice and good looking.

Awesome sound, feels great in your hand, very solidly made. Have to keep an eye on it as one of my mates wants to steal it!

I've used several tambourines but this is my favorite so far. Great weight, balance. Excellent sound. Some popular tambourines feel and sound like toys, this feels like an instrument.

This Tambo sounds GREAT! Love the clarity and brightness. The variety of steel and brass jingles together ads a great thickness to the sound. The handle is also well-made and easy to keep a grip on.

It does happen to be a very LOUD tamborine, but I happen to like that quite a bit, and it works great in my recording studio.

Works well, great feel, sound great.

Wife loved it. Sounded amazing!

Just got it so I haven't used it on stage as yet. But it appears to be be very well made, heavy duty and comfortable in my hand. It sounds great as well.

Solid construction, good feel with the grip, easy to play. It's not a complaint, but my only worry with this instrument is that it is really loud. Haven't used it performance yet, but hopefully it's not overpowering.

Stage or studio, this is my favorite tambourine. Note, however, that it has a more delicate, longer-sustaining tone than the ubiquitous RhythmTech, which might actually be a better choice for you if you're trying to cut through a loud band.

All around, this is a great tambourine. Nice, crisp, jingly sound, and the padded grip is easy on the hands. Seems to work well on tight patterns, whereas some cheaper tambourines the jingles are too loose. Whereas when you have excessive space for the jingles to travel, this causes a less-than-tight action. This tambourine is much tighter than my other, cheaper tambourine. Recommended.

This is by far the most amazing tambourine I've ever held. It has the brass and silver jingles giving it a "crash" kind of sound, which makes hitting it the most satisfying thing in the world. And don't worry about hand cramps from all the fun you will be having with it, because its grip is superb and will although will eventually become uncomfortable due to personal fatigue, you will be able to keep a beat going for far longer than any other tambourine. Excellent product for a percussion enthusiast like myself.

This tambourine is a great addition to grow list of percussion items I use while playing jazz, folk, early alternative, and country music. It fits very well in either hand and can easy be mounted to a stand. It takes the slight hand vibration to activate music and is easy silenced for a break in the music. A must have for the open minded genre musician.

My first purchase of a Tambourine.. I purchased this to be used by my daughter in church, I have heard several different tambourine's used by other people, but of the probably 12 varieties i have heard this one if FAR and AWAY better... It is balanced, and feels good in the hand, very satisfied, and Mike Godlove has always done a good job as my sales rep. Always returns e-mail, and calls.. Always help's me pick the gear I need for my need's..... If youre on the fence like I was, get one, you wont regret it.