Meinl TMT1A-B Tambourine Alu Blue

This Tambourine is (as to be expected from Meinl) built to a high standard and considerably robust. The spongy grip feels very comforting in the hand and the plastic form helps to reduce the price and weight considerably; it could be argued however, that the use of plastic may have sacrificed the tambourine's tone - or perhaps I just prefer the sound of wooden tambourines better.

The aluminium jingles produce a somewhat brighter sound that will either suit or drastically clash with your music, so for that reason I would recommend trying before buying if you are afforded the luxury to do so in your locality.