Luft 10" Marc Damoulakis Signature Tambourine - Bronze & German Silver Mix - Product Information
The Luft 10" Marc Damoulakis Signature Tambourine is the result many prototypes being created till the perfect combination of materials and techniques delivered a pristine instrument that only gets better with age.
Each jingle is handmade using forms and dies by Jeffrey Luft. They are then hammered into shape. Additionally, Marc has a method for additional crimping that helps the instrument be more connected and allows the jingles to blossom more quickly.
The German Silver Bronze jingle combination creates a blend of a bright and crisp sound with dark and chunky nuances.
There is a break-in period with these instruments. Mainly, the head needs to be played and given time to open up. This will allow the instrument to vibrate even more once the head has been stretched out a bit. The jingles will sound great on day one.
- 36 jingles per instrument (18 German Silver, 18 bronze)
- Stacked layout
- Ash shells
- Clear calf heads from Kalfo or Stern Tanning
- Muffling can be removed easily without hurting the head should the performer want the sound completely open
