Best Misc. Percussion 2025

Top-rated misc. percussion 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

Grover Pro Percussion PMA-A Anvil - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Grover Pro Percussion PMA-A Anvil

Orchestral Film Scoring Modern Ensemble
Key Feature:
• Creative musical possibilities
✓ PROS
  • • Contemporary music applications
  • • Creative musical possibilities
✗ CONS
  • • Expensive specialty instruments
  • • Specialized playing techniques

Grover Pro Percussion PMA-A Anvil, Anvil, Pitches 1 and 3, Includes mounting plate

4.6/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Grover Pro Percussion PMA-B Anvil - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Grover Pro Percussion PMA-B Anvil

Film Scoring Experimental Modern Ensemble
Key Feature:
• Specialized sound effects
✓ PROS
  • • Creative musical possibilities
  • • Unique orchestral colors
✗ CONS
  • • Expensive specialty instruments
  • • Requires storage space

Grover Pro Percussion PMA-B Anvil, Anvil, Pitches 2 and 4, Includes mounting plate

4.5/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Kolberg 1380DP Glass Chimes Small - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Kolberg 1380DP Glass Chimes Small

Modern Ensemble Orchestral Film Scoring
Key Feature:
• Contemporary music applications
✓ PROS
  • • Specialized sound effects
  • • Professional orchestral tools
✗ CONS
  • • Limited repertoire applications
  • • Narrow market appeal

Kolberg 1380DP Glass Chimes SmallGlass Chimes with HolderSmallSingle row25 BarsWith muteWith square holder suitable for...

4.4/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Kaufmann Wienerratsche I - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Kaufmann Wienerratsche I

Experimental Film Scoring Modern Ensemble
Key Feature:
• Creative musical possibilities
✓ PROS
  • • Unique orchestral colors
  • • Contemporary music applications
✗ CONS
  • • Narrow market appeal
  • • Expensive specialty instruments

Kaufmann Wienerratsche IVienna RatchetMaterial: African hardwoodDouble oil finished with environmentally friendly...

4.7/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Kolberg 2050 Temple Block Set 5 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Kolberg 2050 Temple Block Set 5

Experimental Orchestral Film Scoring
Key Feature:
• Professional orchestral tools
✓ PROS
  • • Specialized sound effects
  • • Creative musical possibilities
✗ CONS
  • • Requires storage space
  • • Expensive specialty instruments

Kolberg 2050 Temple Block Set 5Temple Block SetMaterial: HornbeamWith rubber swinging holderSet of 5 in size: 1 -...

4.9/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Kolberg 1506BDT Castanet Machine medG - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Kolberg 1506BDT Castanet Machine medG

Orchestral Contemporary Classical Film Scoring
Key Feature:
• Unique orchestral colors
✓ PROS
  • • Contemporary music applications
  • • Creative musical possibilities
✗ CONS
  • • Specialized playing techniques
  • • Limited repertoire applications

Kolberg 1506BDT Castanet Machine medG, Castanet Machine, Size: medium, Material: GRP, The opening of the castanet...

4.8/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Kolberg 1470PR5 Polyblock Set Rebonds - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Kolberg 1470PR5 Polyblock Set Rebonds

Modern Ensemble Contemporary Classical Film Scoring
Key Feature:
• Creative musical possibilities
✓ PROS
  • • Professional orchestral tools
  • • Creative musical possibilities
✗ CONS
  • • Narrow market appeal
  • • Specialized playing techniques

Kolberg 1470PR5 Polyblock Set Rebonds, Polyblock Set, Model "Rebonds B", Set of 5, size: 4 - 8, With mounted...

4.5/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Kolberg 1289 Claves Set Steve Reich - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Kolberg 1289 Claves Set Steve Reich

Experimental Film Scoring Orchestral
Key Feature:
• Unique orchestral colors
✓ PROS
  • • Creative musical possibilities
  • • Professional orchestral tools
✗ CONS
  • • Limited repertoire applications
  • • Requires storage space

  • Kolberg 1289 Claves Set Steve Reich
  • Claves Set
  • Set of 5 "Steve Reich"
  • Tones: a2

4.5/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Grover Pro Percussion Castanets GWC-3G - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Grover Pro Percussion Castanets GWC-3G

Orchestral Experimental Contemporary Classical
Key Feature:
• Creative musical possibilities
✓ PROS
  • • Unique orchestral colors
  • • Specialized sound effects
✗ CONS
  • • Narrow market appeal
  • • Specialized playing techniques

Grover Pro Percussion Castanets GWC-3G, Castanets, Internal tension system, Made of grenadilla wood (Platymiscium...

4.7/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Kolberg 1506BEB Castanet Machine medE - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Kolberg 1506BEB Castanet Machine medE

Experimental Orchestral Modern Ensemble
Key Feature:
• Creative musical possibilities
✓ PROS
  • • Professional orchestral tools
  • • Unique orchestral colors
✗ CONS
  • • Requires storage space
  • • Expensive specialty instruments

Kolberg 1506BEB Castanet Machine medE, Castanet Machine, Size: medium, Material: Ebony, The opening of the castanet...

4.9/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Kaufmann Wienerratsche II - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Kaufmann Wienerratsche II

Experimental Orchestral Film Scoring
Key Feature:
• Specialized sound effects
✓ PROS
  • • Contemporary music applications
  • • Specialized sound effects
✗ CONS
  • • Narrow market appeal
  • • Specialized playing techniques

Kaufmann Wienerratsche IIVienna RatchetMaterial: African hardwoodDouble oil finished with environmentally friendly...

4.4/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Kolberg 1551 Pop Cap automatic - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Kolberg 1551 Pop Cap automatic

Orchestral Film Scoring Contemporary Classical
Key Feature:
• Professional orchestral tools
✓ PROS
  • • Creative musical possibilities
  • • Professional orchestral tools
✗ CONS
  • • Expensive specialty instruments
  • • Requires storage space

Kolberg 1551 Pop Cap automatic, Pop Cap, With automatic return

4.9/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Kolberg 1470P8 Polyblock Set 8 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Kolberg 1470P8 Polyblock Set 8

Experimental Orchestral Contemporary Classical
Key Feature:
• Specialized sound effects
✓ PROS
  • • Specialized sound effects
  • • Creative musical possibilities
✗ CONS
  • • Expensive specialty instruments
  • • Specialized playing techniques

Kolberg 1470P8 Polyblock Set 8Polyblock SetSet of 8size: 1 - 8Lengths: 80 - 210 mmKeys: approx. d#4With mounted rubber...

4.6/5 (33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Kolberg 1470_5XL Power Block Set5 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Kolberg 1470_5XL Power Block Set5

Contemporary Classical Film Scoring Experimental
Key Feature:
• Specialized sound effects
✓ PROS
  • • Unique orchestral colors
  • • Specialized sound effects
✗ CONS
  • • Limited repertoire applications
  • • Expensive specialty instruments

Kolberg 1470_5XL Power Block Set5Powerblock-SetWith holder for combination standSet of 5size: 1 - 5Lengths: 280 - 420...

4.5/5 (50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Kolberg 2238 Bird Voice Cockoo - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Kolberg 2238 Bird Voice Cockoo

Film Scoring Orchestral Modern Ensemble
Key Feature:
• Contemporary music applications
✓ PROS
  • • Contemporary music applications
  • • Unique orchestral colors
✗ CONS
  • • Narrow market appeal
  • • Requires storage space

Kolberg 2238 Bird Voice Cuckoo, Bird Voice Effect, Model "Cuckoo", With bellows, Tunable a#1 - a2 and c#2 - c3

4.7/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10

How to Choose the Best Misc. Percussion

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced misc. percussion typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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