Best Misc. Percussion for Professional 2026
Perfect misc. percussion for professional - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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4.5/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Kolberg 1289 Claves Set Steve Reich
by
Kolberg
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
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4.5/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 548811
$519
#2
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4.8/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Kolberg 1506BDT Castanet Machine medG
by
Kolberg
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...
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4.8/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 548715
$371
#3
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4.6/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Black Swamp Percussion PCC-CM Castagnet Machine
Film Scoring
Contemporary Classical
Orchestral
Key Feature:
• Contemporary music applications
✓ PROS
- • Creative musical possibilities
- • Unique orchestral colors
✗ CONS
- • Specialized playing techniques
- • Narrow market appeal
Black Swamp Percussion PCC-CM Castagnet Machine, Castanets Machine, Durable, Grenadilla castanets mounted on a wooden...
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4.6/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 561181
$241
#4
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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
#5
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4.9/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Kolberg 2275 papageno's flute
by
Kolberg
Orchestral
Contemporary Classical
Experimental
Key Feature:
• Contemporary music applications
✓ PROS
- • Professional orchestral tools
- • Unique orchestral colors
✗ CONS
- • Limited repertoire applications
- • Specialized playing techniques
Kolberg 2275 papageno's flute, Parrot Flute, Opera model, Range: 5 tones g3 - d4, Incl. bag for papageno's...
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4.9/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 548815
$355
#6
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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...
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4.7/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 601702
$494
#7
⭐
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
#8
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4.4/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Kaufmann Wienerratsche II
by
Kaufmann
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...
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4.4/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 601703
$285
#9
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4.6/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Black Swamp Percussion Anvil Gong 10,5"/26,7cm
Film Scoring
Orchestral
Contemporary Classical
Key Feature:
• Specialized sound effects
✓ PROS
- • Contemporary music applications
- • Professional orchestral tools
✗ CONS
- • Limited repertoire applications
- • Requires storage space
Black Swamp Percussion Anvil Gong 10.5"/26.7cmAnvil GongSize: 10.5" / 26.7 cmRectangular sound plateProduces...
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4.6/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 605801
$122
#10
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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
#11
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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
#12
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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
#13
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4.6/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
10/10
Black Swamp Percussion Anvil Gong 8,5"/21,6cm
Contemporary Classical
Film Scoring
Orchestral
Key Feature:
• Creative musical possibilities
✓ PROS
- • Contemporary music applications
- • Creative musical possibilities
✗ CONS
- • Expensive specialty instruments
- • Specialized playing techniques
Black Swamp Percussion Anvil Gong 8.5"/21.6cmAnvil GongSize: 8.5" / 21.6 cmRectangular sound plateProduces...
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4.6/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 605803
$98
#14
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4.9/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Black Swamp Percussion Anvil Gong 9,5"/24,1cm
Contemporary Classical
Orchestral
Modern Ensemble
Key Feature:
• Creative musical possibilities
✓ PROS
- • Specialized sound effects
- • Professional orchestral tools
✗ CONS
- • Specialized playing techniques
- • Expensive specialty instruments
Black Swamp Percussion Anvil Gong 9.5"/24.1cmAnvil GongSize: 9.5" / 24.1 cmRectangular sound plateProduces...
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4.9/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 605802
$108
#15
⭐
4.5/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Kolberg 1470_5XL Power Block Set5
by
Kolberg
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...
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4.5/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 548704
$934
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.
