LP234B Afuche/Cabasa Large Wood | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
The LP Afuche/Cabasa is one of the most recognizable percussion instruments in history — an LP original introduced over 40 years ago that has become a staple of Latin percussion, studio recording, and live performance worldwide. This large version features a 5.25" diameter wooden frame and handle with loops of steel bead chain wrapped around a textured stainless steel cylinder, producing the instrument's signature rasping, scraping rhythmic patterns when the beads are rotated against the cylinder's textured surface. A patented design that has defined the Afuche/Cabasa's sound and feel for four decades — expressive, versatile, and instantly recognizable in any musical context.
Product Overview
The Afuche/Cabasa's mechanism is simple and immediately intuitive — the steel bead chains wrapped around the textured stainless steel cylinder produce sound when the beads slide and scrape across the cylinder's surface during rotation. The player holds the wooden handle stationary while rotating the cylinder, or rotates the beads across the cylinder by moving the hand holding the frame — the interaction between the steel beads and the textured cylinder surface creates the characteristic hissing, rasping, rhythmically precise scraping sound that the Afuche/Cabasa is known for. The textured cylinder surface is precisely engineered to interact with the bead chains in a consistent, tonally reliable way that produces the full range of signature rhythmic patterns the instrument is capable of.
LP introduced the Afuche/Cabasa over 40 years ago as an original design — before LP's instrument existed, the cabasa was a Brazilian gourd-based instrument with a mesh of beads stretched over its surface. LP's redesign with the textured stainless steel cylinder and wrapped bead chain configuration produced an instrument that was more consistent, more durable, more expressive, and more tonally versatile than the gourd original — and it became so widely adopted that the LP Afuche/Cabasa design is now what most musicians mean when they refer to a cabasa at all. The large format at 5.25" diameter produces more volume and tonal presence than smaller versions — suited for live performance contexts where the instrument needs to project clearly alongside other percussion and ensemble instruments.
Ideal For
- Latin percussion players who want the original LP Afuche/Cabasa design in the large format for maximum volume and tonal presence
- Studio recording percussionists who need the consistent, tonally reliable sound of the LP's patented textured cylinder and bead chain design
- Music educators and school programs who want one of the most recognizable and widely used percussion instruments in a durable, professional-quality build
- Ensemble and band musicians who need the Afuche/Cabasa's signature scraping rhythmic texture in their percussion setup
- Percussionists in Idaho Falls looking for the classic LP Afuche/Cabasa — the original and most widely recognized design in the instrument's history
Key Features
The Original LP Afuche/Cabasa Design
Introduced over 40 years ago by LP and now one of the most recognizable percussion instruments in history — the patented design that defined what a modern Afuche/Cabasa sounds and feels like.
5.25" Diameter Large Format
The large size produces more volume and tonal presence than smaller versions — suited for live performance contexts where the instrument needs to project clearly through an ensemble.
Steel Bead Chain on Textured Stainless Steel Cylinder
Loops of steel bead chain wrapped around a precision-textured stainless steel cylinder produce the signature rasping, scraping rhythmic patterns the Afuche/Cabasa is known for — consistent, expressive, and tonally reliable.
Wooden Frame and Handle
A wooden frame and handle provide comfortable, secure grip and the natural, warm aesthetic that complements the instrument's Latin percussion heritage.
Patented Design
LP's patented Afuche/Cabasa design has been the industry standard for over four decades — the original that countless imitations have attempted to replicate.
What's Included
- LP234B Afuche/Cabasa Large Wood
- Free standard shipping
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Part ID | LP234B |
| Type | Afuche/Cabasa |
| Size | Large |
| Diameter | 5.25" |
| Frame and Handle | Wood |
| Cylinder | Textured Stainless Steel |
| Beads | Steel Bead Chain |
| Design | Patented LP Original |
Experience This Afuche/Cabasa Today
The LP234B Afuche/Cabasa Large Wood is available now at Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls. Stop in to pick one up or reach out online to order yours — the original LP design that made the Afuche/Cabasa one of the most recognizable percussion instruments in the world.
