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Meinl Percussion 3″ Samba Beater – Wood with Bushy Felt Beater

Original price was: £21.99.Current price is: £19.79.

The Meinl SB5 Samba Beater features a 3″ bushy felt head on a 16″ wooden handle, delivering deep, resonant surdo bass tones with a soft, full-bodied attack.

Key Features:

โ€ข 3″ bushy felt beater head for warm, rounded sound
โ€ข 16″ wooden handle for reach, comfort, and balance
โ€ข Designed for surdo and samba drumming
โ€ข Produces deep, resonant bass tones
โ€ข Durable build for long-lasting use
โ€ข Ideal for traditional Brazilian carnival ensembles

Availability: Available to order
Estimated Delivery Date 11/10/2025
 SKU: SB5

Description

The Meinl Percussion SB5 Samba Beater is built to bring out the rich, powerful bass voice of the surdo drum. Its oversized 3″ bushy felt head produces warm, soft, and rounded tones, perfect for driving the heartbeat of samba grooves.

With a 16″ solid wooden handle, the SB5 offers excellent balance and reach, making it comfortable to play even during long performances. The extended handle provides added leverage and control, ensuring consistent, resonant strokes that carry through ensembles.

Designed for durability and authentic performance, the SB5 is a trusted tool for samba, batucada, and carnival drumming, delivering the depth and resonance that define Brazilian percussion.

Why Choose the Meinl SB5 Samba Beater:

โ€ข 3″ bushy felt head delivers deep, full-bodied surdo tones
โ€ข 16″ wooden handle provides balance, comfort, and control
โ€ข Authentic samba design for traditional Brazilian percussion
โ€ข Produces warm, resonant bass that drives the rhythm
โ€ข Strong, reliable build for rehearsals and live performance

  • Solid wooden material
  • 3″ bushy felt beater
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