Pete Engelhart began crafting metal percussion instruments after spending time in Brazil in the 1950's. He combined his life long love of jazz, a knowledge of latin rhythms and sounds, and his ability as an artist to produce complicated resonant tuned bells. Pete has now been hand crafting metal percussion for nearly 45 years. He has designed a large variety of highly creative instruments that are now used worldwide by many professional musicians. The Reco-Reco BNC is a combination of More Info »
The Reco Reco is a Brazilian metal instrument with springs. It is used to play rhythm, effects and colors. Pete Engelhart has designed his Reco Reco with the addition of a cowbell in the body. There are a variety of sounds available and when played creatively this Reco Reco can be very effective in mood production. It is mountable for drum set or as an accessory for percussion. Sound Sample
The Pearl Fiber Guiro is ideal for situations when volume is necessary as well as clean articulation. It has 2 surfaces: one gourd, for traditional Afro-Cuban influenced styles; the other metal, for Dominican Merengue influences. It can be used as a sound effect as well as a versatile all around percussion instrument. It is very effective and extremely strong. Stick included.
