12" pandeiro for Samba Pagode - show size for big time sound!

The family-size pizza amongst the pandeiro sizes!
12" pandeiros had quite a rare appearance lately, possibly due to their size and weight. More compact competition like 10" and 11" sizes had gained popularity, however, volume, sound and show effect of 12" pandeiros are hard to top. The oldschool biggies have now re-appeared and you will see them quite frequently in Rodas de Samba or at stage performances where the pandeiro player has added a 12" size to his pandeiro selection. Show effect and richer sounds are en vogue, time to let your pandeiro muscles know! This line by Gope uses a white formica frame and cherry-coloured metallic hardware. The pandeiro has a special head with a material combination of nylon with a haptical laminate by Dupont Nomex which reduced overtones and crispy slaps. Pandeiros with synthetic heads tend to be heavier as they are tuned higher and have to compensate the tension through the frame.