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Latin Percussion LP212R Exotic Wood African Clave

★★★★★4.3 (37 reviews)
1.0lbs

Deliver bright, cutting Afro-Cuban rhythms with these handcrafted exotic wood African claves.

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Overview

The Latin Percussion LP212R Exotic Wood African Clave is a pair of percussion sticks designed to produce the bright, penetrating tone that defines Afro-Cuban and West African rhythm sections. Made from dense exotic wood with a natural finish, these claves are shaped in the traditional African cylindrical style — without the concave hollow found in Cuban claves — resulting in a sharper, more cutting attack that projects clearly over drums, congas, and other ensemble instruments.

At approximately 30.7 cm in length and weighing about one pound for the pair, the LP212R claves are comfortable to hold and easy to transport to rehearsals, gigs, or studio sessions. Latin Percussion's long-standing reputation in the hand percussion market is reflected in the quality of wood selection and finishing. Whether you are a working percussionist reinforcing clave patterns in a salsa ensemble or a hobbyist exploring Afro-Cuban rhythms, these claves deliver authentic tone with the durability expected from the LP brand.

Key Features

Product Type :Percussion Instruments

Package Dimensions :30.734 Cm L X7.112 Cm W X4.064 Cm H

Country Of Origin :Thailand

Package Weight :1.0lbs

Specifications

Brand
Latin Percussion
Model
LP212R
Type
African Clave
Material
Exotic Wood
Finish
Natural
Dimensions
30.7 cm L × 7.1 cm W × 4.1 cm H
Package Weight
1.0 lbs
Country of Origin
Thailand

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Exotic wood construction produces a bright, resonant tone that cuts through ensemble playing
  • Lightweight and portable at roughly one pound for the pair
  • Simple, durable design with no moving parts or components to break
  • Natural wood finish gives each pair a unique grain and appearance

👎 Cons

  • Exotic wood can be susceptible to cracking if exposed to extreme temperature or humidity changes
  • Produces a single fixed tone with no tuning or tonal adjustment options
  • The hard, dense wood may feel uncomfortable during extended playing sessions without technique practice
  • Limited to percussive clave patterns — not a versatile multi-sound instrument

Frequently Asked Questions

They are crafted from exotic wood, selected for its density and resonance to produce a bright, projecting tone.
African claves like the LP212R are typically cylindrical with no concave striking area, producing a sharper, more cutting tone compared to the mellower sound of hollowed-out Cuban claves.
They are ideal for Afro-Cuban, Latin, and West African percussion styles, and work well in both live performance and studio recording settings.
The package dimensions indicate they are approximately 30.7 cm (about 12 inches) in length.

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