Latin Percussion LP306A Steel Guiro with Scraper

The Latin Percussion LP306A is a professional-grade steel guiro designed to deliver the authentic rasping tones central to Latin music styles. Constructed from alloy steel with a stainless steel finish, it replaces the fragile nature of traditional gourd instruments with a body that resists cracking, warping, and the general wear that comes with regular gigging. The ridges are precision-formed to produce a consistent, bright tone with each stroke of the included scraper, and the 21-inch length provides ample playing area for varied techniques and dynamic expression.

Weighing 2.5 pounds, the LP306A has a substantial feel that speaks to its solid construction and professional intent. The steel body projects a cutting tone that stands out in dense arrangements — an advantage for percussionists who need their guiro patterns to be heard alongside brass, drums, and amplified instruments. Made in the United States by Latin Percussion, a brand with decades of expertise in hand percussion, the LP306A is equally at home in a recording studio or on stage, offering reliable performance wherever authentic Latin percussion sound is required.