IVSOM Caixa, 4 strings, galvanized steel shell, 12" x 7.5"

Caixa IVSOM, 4 strings, galvanized steel shell, 12" x 7.5" The classic old-school model with an addictive sound. I am falling in love with steel shell Brazilian percussion instruments. There was no access to them before opening the store and now I can’t get enough of the sound! Get a nod of respect from Mestres with a galvanized steel drum. Tight dry caixa sound on this instrument. This drum with it’s galvanized steel shell will arrive at your door all shiny and mottled but will turn dull over time. The steel shell makes is a bit heavier than the aluminum, however, unless you have back problems or just like shiny things (disco balls) the sound of a steel drum is unbeatable. Once I switched to steel instruments, I never went back. Maybe I should ask IVSOM to make me a steel shell repinique mor! These drums are not quite a beautiful as their aluminum sister drums but true percussionists prioritize sound over looks anyway. This drum has the well crafted IVSOM brassy hardware. This dru