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Gope

Cuica 08''x25cm inox

8'' compact-cuica for every occasionHaving a cuica in your Samba band brings a whole new colour to a bateria's soundscape. The fearly handy-sized instrument makes singing and squieking sounds and loosens up every percussion-dominated ensemble with an extra fun effect especially if you have dancers. Gope - a well known producer of Samba instruments from near São Paulo - offers this instrument made with an inox shell and chromed hardware. The hoop is black, the skin comes in an aluminium ring. The seam of the body is welded. Welded shells produce a higher and more audible part of shell sound.An 8'' cuica is maybe not as voluminous or loud as a 10'' cuica, but can still be played and heard in a bateria, its size is still compact enough if you travel lots and also is suitable for Pagode sessions.

€129.00*

available from 13.06.2025

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Gope

Cuica 08''x25cm aluminium

8'' compact cuica - small and light-weight for all levels8'' cuicas the most versatile size. You can take them on travels as they will easily fit in your hand luggage; they sound great in a bateria just as in a small roda de samba and are for beginners as for advanced players. Gope is known for its ultra-light way of building instruments, if you are looking for a compact, well-made and light instrument in the middle price range, this cuica should be just what you are looking for. You might want to sand down the bambu a little bit as it comes quite thick from the factory. A thinner stick will respond easier and transport more vibration to the skin, it is then easier to produce a good tone but of course a thinner stick is more fragile than a thicker one.Who does not appreciate a cuica in a bateria - the small 'hum pot' contributes with a multitude of peculiar and funny tones like singing, squeaking, wining, sighing and happy sounds to any bateria, small Samba ensemble or Pagode band. Producer Gope from the São Paulo area in Brazil builds this solid model with an aluminium shell and chromed tension rods. The hoop is black and the hide head uses an aluminium frame. The shell is welded - typical for all Gope instrument. A welded shell has a different vibration character as the instrument body is able to transfer tones with a higher content of shell sound.

€115.00*

available from 13.06.2025

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Gope

Cuica 06''x17cm aluminium

Mini Cuica 6'' - compact travel cuicaSmall, light mini cuica with black tension hoop, hide head on an aluminium ring and solidly constructed - everything's a size smaller here! The seam of the body is welded. Welded shells produce a higher and more audible part of shell sound. 6'' is not a size for joining a bateria, but great for sessions by the logfire, to take on your travels, when playing in a small round or for beginners who want to try playing a cuica and are looking for an inexpensive and fun option.

€48.00*

Izzo

Cuica 06''x20cm inox

6" pocket-cuica, inox shellIt really is a pretty small cuica - but it's not a toy! The 6" cuica by Izzo is absolutely sound-compatible! Sure, for a large bateria you will have to go for a larger size, but for a small session or a weekend trip with some Pagodes, this one here is just perfect! The goatskin head is all ready to play with the gambito tied in. You might find it helpful to sand the bamboo stick down a little bit with a piece of sandpaper, with that the head will respond more easily. Keep in mind that the thinner the gambito is, the more sensitive it gets.The shell is made of stainless steel, the hardware is chromed, rustical and well made. Cuicas are funny little instruments, not so easy to play but always a big enrichment. You will see it a lot in Brazil, here it is becoming more and more popular.A very diverse, original an authentic instrument and a great supplement to have in any Samba session!

€69.00*

Contemporânea

Cuica 08''x23cm inox

Compact 8'' cuica for all occasions by ContemporaneaIt is a lovely thing to have a cuica with your bateria. It brings a totally different sound colour to your Samba. Also it is fun to play and cuica players are naturally born talents when it comes to animate your audience at gigs and street concerts. The 8'' size cuica is a great instrument for spontaneous sessions or as a fearly compact travel companion, you can use it for any event from Samba de Mesa to Samba batucada playing in a bateria. Contemporanea uses polished thick-walled stainless steel for their cuicas. The hardware is chromed.

€197.00*

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Gope

Cuica 10''x30cm inox

Cuica with inox shell in 10'' - hoop and 10 galvanised steel rodsWell made inox cuica in classical 10'' format and pretty hide head - makes a cuiqueiros heart beat faster instantly! 10 tension rods of zincked steel and a tension hoop painted in brass look. In terms of sound you'll have no problem at all finding your place in any well-sized bateria. This cuica is well made with a simple finish and neatly cut threads. The seam of the body is welded like all Gope instruments. Welded shells produce a higher and more audible part of shell sound than e.g. grooved shells as their shell vibrates better. Cuicas are a great enrichment for any Samba band. It is fun playing and watching them and they also bring a whole new soundscape to a Samba.Tip: If the stick is too thick, grab some sand paper and sand down the bamboo stick carefully until it's thinner. It does get more fragile, but you will find that the cuica will react more easily!With an overall height of 31.5cm, the cuica is unfortunately a tad too high for our 10''x30cm bags.

€233.00*

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Gope

Cuica 10''x30cm aluminium

Cuica with aluminium shell in 10'' - 10 brass tension rodsWell made light aluminium cuica in classical 10'' format and pretty hide head - makes a cuiqueiros heart beat faster instantly! 10 brass tension rods looking pretty good, in terms of sound you'll have no problem at all finding your place in a well-sized bateria. The seam of the body is welded. Welded shells produce a higher and more audible part of shell sound.Cuicas are a great enrichment for any Samba band. It is fun watching them but also, they bring a whole new soundscape to a Samba.Tip: Grab some sand paper and sand down the bamboo stick carefully until it's thinner. It does get more fragile, but you will find that the cuica will react more easily!

€235.00*

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Gope

Cuica 09''x28cm aluminium

9'' allrounder CuicaIt’s not just the dancers who light up when a cuica joins in! This little friction drum brings singing, squeaking or whining tones into your bateria or Samba Pagode - adding loads of character and a playful, unmistakable sound.This lightweight 9'' cuica by Gope, a trusted maker from the São Paulo area, features a welded aluminum shell, a natural skin mounted on an aluminum ring, and powder-coated black hardware. Like all Gope instruments, the shell is welded at the seam - which enhances resonance and gives the drum a fuller, more vibrant tone as the body can vibrate more freely.With just an inch less in diameter than a 10'' cuica, the overall volume and tone ist quite similar and depends more on the shell’s material and build. That’s exactly where Gope shines: lightweight, sturdy, and great-sounding - perfect for anyone looking for a reliable cuica that's ready for the bateria but won’t weigh you down.

€144.00*

Gope

Cuica 09''x28cm Selfie red

9" Cuica – great all-round size for bateria & Pagode, ready to play, Gope Selfie color line, powder-coatedThe 9" Cuica is a popular size in Brazil – an instrument that has its place as well in a bateria as in a small Pagode setting. The lightweight aluminum shell offers a well-balanced feel and clear resonance without being too heavy, while the powder-coated finish – including the tension rim – adds durability and a sleek look.The natural skin and gambito stick is already mounted and ready to play – just unpack, tune carefully, and start grooving! This cuica delivers the lively, expressive sound that makes Samba, Pagode, and many Brazilian rhythms so much more fun!Cuiqueiro*a Tip:If the skin feels hard to activate, gently sanding the embedded bamboo stick thinner while dry with fine sandpaper can help. This makes the skin respond more easily, though the stick also becomes more delicate. To sand it, loosen the skin, hold the stick’s tip with one hand, and carefully sand with the other. Using 2–3 different grits works well. Preparing spare sticks in advance makes the process easier when replacing them.

€187.00*

A squeaking drum? The cuica is the elegant and eloquent Southamerican sister of the medieval European 'string drum' or 'lion's roar'. A thin bamboo stick is tied into a goat skin head, the head is then fitted onto a shell. By rubbing the stick with a damp piece of cloth, the skin vibrates and produces sounds. In many countries, this ancient technique is widely spread. You can play simple rhythms or virtuos melodies - the cuica is full of surprises!

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