Best Misc. Percussion 2026
Top-rated misc. percussion 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: January 28, 2026 • Next update: February 4, 2026
#1
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4.6/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
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
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4.6/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 458847
$438
#2
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4.9/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
NGL Percussion Woodblock Nut 32cm
Film Scoring
Orchestral
Experimental
Key Feature:
• Professional orchestral tools
✓ PROS
- • Creative musical possibilities
- • Contemporary music applications
✗ CONS
- • Expensive specialty instruments
- • Requires storage space
NGL Percussion Woodblock Nut 32cmWoodblockMaterial: Native walnut woodWarmearthy and powerful soundSophisticated...
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4.9/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 617401
$328
#3
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4.5/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Kolberg 1470_8I WB Set International
by
Kolberg
Film Scoring
Contemporary Classical
Orchestral
Key Feature:
• Contemporary music applications
✓ PROS
- • Specialized sound effects
- • Contemporary music applications
✗ CONS
- • Specialized playing techniques
- • Narrow market appeal
Kolberg 1470_8I WB Set InternationalWoodblock SetSet of 8size: 1 - 8Lengths: 180 - 290 mmKeys: approx. g#3With mounted...
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4.5/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 548709
$1,205
#4
⭐
4.7/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
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...
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4.7/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 296606
$241
#5
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4.9/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Kolberg 2050 Temple Block Set 5
by
Kolberg
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 -...
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4.9/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 548708
$756
#6
⭐
4.5/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
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
Art. 458848
$384
#7
⭐
4.6/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Kolberg 1470P8 Polyblock Set 8
by
Kolberg
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...
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4.6/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 548710
$1,282
#8
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4.9/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Black Swamp Percussion Pro Concert Castagnets PH
Modern Ensemble
Experimental
Orchestral
Key Feature:
• Unique orchestral colors
✓ PROS
- • Unique orchestral colors
- • Professional orchestral tools
✗ CONS
- • Limited repertoire applications
- • Narrow market appeal
Black Swamp Percussion Pro Concert PCC3-PH CastanetsConcert CastanetsMade from AmaranthWith handleAdjustable spring...
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4.9/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 492299
$244
#9
⭐
4.5/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Kolberg 1470PR5 Polyblock Set Rebonds
by
Kolberg
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...
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4.5/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 548705
$908
#10
⭐
4.5/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Black Swamp Percussion Pro Concert Castagnets Gren.
Experimental
Orchestral
Contemporary Classical
Key Feature:
• Creative musical possibilities
✓ PROS
- • Contemporary music applications
- • Unique orchestral colors
✗ CONS
- • Expensive specialty instruments
- • Narrow market appeal
Black Swamp Percussion Pro Concert PCC3-GD Castanets Gran., Castanets with Handle PCC3-GD, Size: 7.30 cm, Made from...
⭐
4.5/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 331754
$218
#11
⭐
4.7/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Kolberg 1385DP Glass Chimes Large
by
Kolberg
Film Scoring
Modern Ensemble
Contemporary Classical
Key Feature:
• Unique orchestral colors
✓ PROS
- • Creative musical possibilities
- • Unique orchestral colors
✗ CONS
- • Requires storage space
- • Limited repertoire applications
Kolberg 1385DP Glass Chimes LargeGlass Chimes with HolderLargeSingle row30 BarsWith dampingWith square holder suitable...
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4.7/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 548824
$813
#12
⭐
4.9/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Schlagwerk TreeWorks Chimes TRE23db
by
Schlagwerk
Modern Ensemble
Film Scoring
Orchestral
Key Feature:
• Contemporary music applications
✓ PROS
- • Creative musical possibilities
- • Professional orchestral tools
✗ CONS
- • Limited repertoire applications
- • Requires storage space
Schlagwerk TreeWorks Percussion Chimes TRE23dbClassic ChimesWith 45 sound tubesGuarantees an assertive sound and a...
⭐
4.9/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 486222
$285
#13
⭐
4.8/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Kolberg 1506SEB Handle Castanets medE
by
Kolberg
Contemporary Classical
Film Scoring
Modern Ensemble
Key Feature:
• Creative musical possibilities
✓ PROS
- • Professional orchestral tools
- • Creative musical possibilities
✗ CONS
- • Specialized playing techniques
- • Narrow market appeal
Kolberg 1506SEB Handle Castanets medE, Handle Castanets, Size: Medium, Material: Ebony, The opening of the castanet...
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4.8/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 548713
$254
#14
⭐
4.7/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Kolberg 2238 Bird Voice Cockoo
by
Kolberg
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
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4.7/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 548817
$608
#15
⭐
4.7/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Kaufmann Wienerratsche I
by
Kaufmann
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
Art. 601702
$494
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.
