Gope pandeiro 11" wood shell with formica outer wrap Single ply thin clear or white head 7 sets of brass platinelas Single lugs Excellent pandeiro for pagode. Shell is slightly shallower than most pandeiros, which keeps the 11" shell at a lighter weight similar to most 10" pagode pandeiros. Recommended case
Gope Zabumba 18" x 20cm wood shell NOTE: current stock has nylon heads on top and bottom, not napa. 8 tuning rods This is the most common and versatile size of zabumba. Great for all styles of forró music. The Zabumba is used along with the triangle to play rhythms from the North East of Brazil, including baião, forró, xote,…
Gope Zabumba 16" x 20cm wood shell Napa head on top, nylon head on bottom 8 tuning rods This zabumba is a smaller option. Good for smaller players or less volume. Great for all styles of forró music. The Zabumba is used along with the triangle to play rhythms from the North East of Brazil, including baião, forró, xote, xaxado,…
Gope Alfaia 18" x 45cm wood shell Skin heads on aluminum hoops Nylon Rope tuning This is a common and versatile size of alfaia. Great for all styles of maracatú, coco, and other rhythms from the North East of Brazil.
Gope Aluminum Surdo Available in 14" x 40cm, 16" x 40cm, 18" x 45cm, 20" x 45cm, 22" x 45cm, and 24" x 45cm sizes 22" and 14" models shown in photos. Gope surdos are the best surdo available for playing samba reggae, samba afro, and other rhythms from Bahia. The shallower depth make them lighter and more comfortable to carry…
Gope 14” Wood Tantan with napa head Six tuning rods Great for pagode and samba. Deep resonant tones from the napa head, and great sounding wood shell. Can be played with a small mallet. This tantan has a small hook on the open end to attach a strap so the drum can be carried and played while standing. Recommended case
Gope Zabumba 18" x 20cm wood shell White coated plastic head on top, white nylon head on bottom 8 double tension tuning lugs with US drum key tension screws This differs from other zabumbas, allowing separate tensioning of the top and bottom heads. This is the most common and versatile size of zabumba. Great for all styles of forró…
Gope 12” Wood Tantan with skin head Six tuning rods 12" diameter x 45cm tall Conical shell Great for pagode and samba. Lively sound from the skin head, and great sounding wood shell. This tantan has a small hook on the open end to attach a strap so the drum can be carried and played while standing. Wood finish varies…
Gope pandeiro 11" light weight wood shell Single ply thin clear head 6 sets of brass platinelas Single lugs Excellent pandeiro for pagode. Recommended case
