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    Looking for a nice guiro. I've been thinking of the Meinl Plastic Guiro or the LP Guiro.

    Any recommendations?

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    Personally never liked the plastic ones, but that's just me,
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    Have you had a chance to play both of them? It seems to me the wood (or gourd, actually) guiro would have a different sound than the plastic one--and I play a gourd guiro myself--but if you're a player who drops the bongos to pick up the cowbell, guiro, or what have you, the plastic might be more durable. So play and listen before you decide, bro'...and have fun doin' it! "ok"
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    I too prefer the sound of wood over plastic.


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    If you'r playing in a loud band, the plastic ones do cut through a bit more....however the sound isn't quite the same as a real wood one. I've also seen something that's a combination of a metal guiro and a shaker at one of my local stores.....dunno, might be some sort of Brazilian thing. Any one seen that before?
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    LP sells that shaker/guiro combo. Great shaker but poor guiro. I personally think the traditional gourd guiro is the best for tone.

    There are many different types of gourd guiros. I like the fine grooved that gives a nice scratching sound but the deep and wide grooved is a guiro of a different flavor of tone that is dry.

    Enjoy the hunt for the sound!

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    Thanks for the replies. I'll see if I can get to somewhere that has some I can try out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gonefishin View Post
    I too prefer the sound of wood over plastic.


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    Meinl FIBERGLASS guiro is the best ! the fiberglass resist cracking as plastic does, the grooves of the Meinl fiberglass guiro are easier to play since the shape of each groove is beveled to not create a lot of friction so you can play longer & faster w/o fatigue. The guiro has rubber grommet on finger & thumb hols & at their tone hole...but I prefer to remove these because rubber has lots of friction which causes blisters or discomfort. I use an adhesive cloth patch placed where my finger & thumb contact the guiro. All the plastic guiros have a distinct plastic sound compared to natural guiros which each one has its unique sound. I do like the fiberglass guiro sound over plastic. I have seen plastic guiros crack when dropped...but fiberglass is laminated & stronger to resist cracking. They are strong but still u need a protective case ! I recommend 2 nd hand store ~ find wine bottle carry cases to use as gig bags. I prefer a case made for underwater divers fins that has shoulder strap & a added utility pocket. I lined this case w/ a Tupperware case used to protect a loaf of bread. The guiro fits in it, and it goes into the divers swim fin case. Now I still have room for some timbale sticks, claves & even a pair of maracas & I can hang this case / gig bag on timbale or cymbal stands etc.

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    Thanks Ernersto, I went for your recommendation in the end and got the Meinl fibreglass guiro. I liked the idea of having something quite durable to take to gigs etc.

    It arrived yesterday, unfortunately without the plastic scraper. The shop is going to send me another one in the post so I will let you know how I get on with it.

    Thanks everyone for all the suggestions.

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    Great tips too Ernesto!
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    I am also looking at a fibreglass guiro. Do you love the sound of yours? I was thinking either the Meinl or Pearl.

    Pearl makes a fibreglass guiro with a metal plate on one side, for the merengue. Has anyone had any experience with this Pearl guiro in particular? My only concern is that it looks a bit shorter than the Meinl.

    Another question. I am looking for a way to mount the guiro to the side of my timbales. I can get a really nice groove going playing the cha-cha bell with my foot, left hand on congas and right hand on the guiro. Has anyone had any success in doing this? As of right now I am thinking of going with the Pearl guiro holder, but just not sure if it will attach to the timbale lug. It specifically mentions compatability with 3/8" rods or conga lugs.

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    Here's a pic...


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    Sorry I've taken a month to get back to you, been really busy! The sound of the fibreglass guiro is bright as I think someone had mentioned earlier but it does cut through a band very well. I also don't have to worry too much about it getting damaged as it is pretty strong. I may pick up a wood guiro to keep at the studio for recording though.

    But I need to learn to play this one first!!




    Quote Originally Posted by Droadcman View Post
    I am also looking at a fibreglass guiro. Do you love the sound of yours? I was thinking either the Meinl or Pearl.

    Pearl makes a fibreglass guiro with a metal plate on one side, for the merengue. Has anyone had any experience with this Pearl guiro in particular? My only concern is that it looks a bit shorter than the Meinl.

    Another question. I am looking for a way to mount the guiro to the side of my timbales. I can get a really nice groove going playing the cha-cha bell with my foot, left hand on congas and right hand on the guiro. Has anyone had any success in doing this? As of right now I am thinking of going with the Pearl guiro holder, but just not sure if it will attach to the timbale lug. It specifically mentions compatability with 3/8" rods or conga lugs.

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