Developed and introduced by LP over 40 years ago, the Afuche/Cabasa has become one of the most essential percussion instruments in history. Loops of steel bead are wrapped around a textured cylinder to produce a variety of scraping rhythmic patterns. Available in multiple sizes, the larger versions produce greater volume.
Features:
- Constructed using endless loops of steel bead chain wrapped around a specially textured, stainless steel cylinder
- Wooden flanges enclose the cylinder and a wooden handle is attached to the bottom
- Larger model produces louder, fuller sounds
- Designed to create rhythmic scraping sounds and patterns
- Beads can be rotated around the textured steel or the instrument can be spun or shaken for varying sounds
