GABRIEL POLICARPO SIGNATURE REPINIQUE

Repinique stick HO - hornbeam, conicalYou like it harder?The ultimative repinique stick, handy and conical shaped hard-wood kicks in for tight repinique calls, ideal also for Rio style caixa players!Both ends are smothened out nicely. Hornbeam (laminated wood) is made of  0,7 mm strong beech veneer which is glued under pressure until its density is considerably increased. Therefore hornbeam sticks are slightly heavier than hickory sticks. They also have an extremely concise and brilliant sound. Good weightage a tight soundscape - but slightly less long-lasting than hickory sticks. A Samba stick with enjoyable handling, conical shaped and extraordinary sound-producing quality!

Signature wood repinique Gabriel Policarpo 12''x30 cm with flattened rim - Contemporanea PRO Special design with lowered rim section (ideal for stick-hand technique) and black superior head by Contemporanea - THE model for repinique freaks - the wood Signature piece has some absolutely brilliant design details that will blow your mind. Yes, we know, it's beautiful. Something different: This repinique is made of wood - a rather untypical material for this instruments section. Wood is generally liked for its warm sound characteristics. In order for the shell to withstand the tension, it has extra reinforcement rings in the inside and weighs 2.85 kg, which is about 200 grams more than a standard aluminium model. Beautiful, matt lacquered finish with signature print completes the design. The Lamborghini Miura among the repinique models you could say. Classic dimensions meet high-quality materials and best workmanship. Functionalities are embedded in the design and thus enable the highest level of playing comfort with exceptional sound qualities. High-end Contemporanea PRO features ensure voluminous and saturated sound characteristics. 6 tension rods allow for authentic Rio-style tuning and leave enough space for your hand when using the hand-stick technique. Special feature:The rim is lowered on one side between two rods, so your playing hand is on the same level as the playing head. No more annoying rim, less injury potential and finally a cleaner sound, because now you can concentrate on your technique, your sound and your solos without any obstacles. Special design:Black, thick nylon superior head, Gabriel Policarpo signature print on the shell. Gabriel Policarpo is a top-class reference in the Samba scene of Rio and is internationally known for his combo with Bernardo Aguiar, with whom he founded the Pandeiro Repique Duo (PRD) and inspired not only sambistas worldwide. Gabriel Policarpo also gives workshops internationally and appears in collaborations with celebrities from the Brazilian music scene such as Yamandú Costa, Chico César, Hamilton de Holanda, Marcos Suzano and even with Guns N' Roses and many others.

Shoulder strap V-series: Comfy, stylish, functional! Breathable padding!A strap for all Samba and Maracatu instruments played in slightly inclined position! Continuously adjustable, same strap for right-handed sambistas and lefties!The V-series shoulder straps are sewn together like a V giving them a comfy fit. The breathable padding adds to the general quality of this authentic Rio style Samba strap. Macapart straps are made by a percussionist in Rio who has very high demands on functionality, quality and design. The open hook system is the most popular strap system in Brazil and is particularly handy if you change instruments a lot.Length aprox: 150cmWidth: 5cm

Signature aluminium repinique Gabriel Policarpo 12''x30 cm - Contemporanea PRO Special design with lowered rim section and black superior head by Contemporanea - THE model for repinique freaks - the Signature line has some absolutely brilliant design details that will blow your mind. Yes, we know, it's beautiful. The Lamborghini Miura among the repinique models you could say. Classic dimensions meet high-quality materials and best workmanship. Functionalities are embedded in the design and thus enable the highest level of playing comfort with exceptional sound qualities. Thick-walled aluminium is a typical Contemporanea PRO feature and ensures voluminous and saturated sound characteristics. 6 tension rods allow for authentic Rio-style tuning and leave enough space for your hand when using the hand-stick technique. Contemporanea PRO generally likes to sound more voluminous than thin-walled instruments. Special feature:The rim is lowered on one side between two rods, so your playing hand is on the same level as the skin. No more annoying rim, less injury potential and finally a cleaner sound, because now you can concentrate on your playing technique, your sound and your solos without any obstacles. Special design:Black, thick nylon superior head, Gabriel Policarpo signature print on the shell. Gabriel Policarpo is a top-class reference in the Samba scene of Rio and is internationally known for his combo with Bernardo Aguiar, with whom he founded the Pandeiro Repique Duo (PRD) and inspired not only sambistas worldwide. Gabriel Policarpo also gives workshops internationally and appears in collaborations with celebrities from the Brazilian music scene such as Yamandú Costa, Chico César, Hamilton de Holanda, Marcos Suzano and even with Guns N' Roses and many others.