Latin Percussion LP243 Super Guiro, Plastic
The LP243 Super Guiro is a 13-1/2-inch guiro moulded from high-strength plastic that keeps the shape, feel and sound of a natural gourd guiro without its fragility. It comes with two scrapers.
What sets it apart
- Same sound and shape as a natural gourd
- Evenly spaced grooves for a consistent sound
- Rubber-lined finger holes
- Two scrapers: plastic and wood
Two scrapers, two personalities
The plastic scraper gives a bright, loud sound that cuts over horns. The wooden one gives a warmer, drier sound, better suited to a bolero or a recording. Switching scrapers changes the voice without changing the guiro.
Precision moulding keeps the grooves perfectly even from end to end. The finger holes, placed for comfort and lined with rubber, give you grip and control, and LP describes the whole thing as virtually indestructible.
Specifications
| Length | 13-1/2 in. |
|---|---|
| Material | Moulded high-strength plastic |
| Grip | Rubber-lined finger holes |
| Scrapers | One plastic, one wood |
| Replacement part | LP243B plastic scraper |
What it's for
- Salsa or cumbia rhythm sections
- A touring guiro that shrugs off bumps
- Studio work with the wooden scraper
Compared with other manufacturers
Other makers offer guiros:
| Maker | Model | Notable feature |
|---|---|---|
| Toca | Fiberglass Guiro (T2526W) | Fibreglass, beater included |
| Meinl | Wood Güiro GU1AM | Wood, warm and cutting |
| LP | Super Guiro | Moulded plastic, two scrapers |
| Toca | Wood Guiro Shaker (T-GS) | Guiro and shaker in one |
Frequently asked questions
- How do you play a guiro?
- Hold it by the finger holes and draw the scraper across the grooves, mixing long and short strokes.
- What is the Super Guiro made of?
- Precision-moulded high-strength plastic, designed to imitate a natural gourd.
- Can the scraper be replaced?
- Yes. LP sells the plastic scraper separately as the LP243B.
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