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Best Kolberg Misc. Percussion 2025

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Last updated: October 29, 2025 • Next update: November 5, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Orchestral For Contemporary Classical For Film Scoring For Modern Ensemble For Experimental
BRANDS: Kolberg Kaufmann Black Swamp Percussion Schlagwerk
Kolberg 1289 Claves Set Steve Reich - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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

⭐ 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 548811
$519
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Kolberg 1470P8 Polyblock Set 8 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

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...

⭐ 4.6/5 (33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 548710
$1,282
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Kolberg 1745RH Ratchet w Holder - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Kolberg 1745RH Ratchet w Holder

by Kolberg
Modern Ensemble Film Scoring Experimental
Key Feature:
• Unique orchestral colors
✓ PROS
  • • Contemporary music applications
  • • Professional orchestral tools
✗ CONS
  • • Narrow market appeal
  • • Limited repertoire applications

Kolberg 1745RH Ratchet w Holder, Ratchet, Model "Raganella ritmica", Rotation direction on both sides for...

⭐ 4.7/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 548804
$312
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Kolberg 2050 Temple Block Set 5 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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 -...

⭐ 4.9/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 548708
$756
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Kolberg 1385DP Glass Chimes Large - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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...

⭐ 4.7/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 548824
$813
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Kolberg 1551 Pop Cap automatic - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Kolberg 1551 Pop Cap automatic

by Kolberg
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
Art. 548803
$312
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Kolberg 2275 papageno's flute - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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...

⭐ 4.9/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 548815
$355
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Kolberg 1380DP Glass Chimes Small - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Kolberg 1380DP Glass Chimes Small

by Kolberg
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
Art. 548823
$733
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Kolberg 2238 Bird Voice Cockoo - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

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

⭐ 4.7/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 548817
$608
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Kolberg 1470_8I WB Set International - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#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...

⭐ 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 548709
$1,205
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Kolberg 1470_5XL Power Block Set5 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

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...

⭐ 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 548704
$934
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Kolberg 1506SDT Handle Castanets mGRP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Kolberg 1506SDT Handle Castanets mGRP

by Kolberg
Orchestral Film Scoring Experimental
Key Feature:
• Contemporary music applications
✓ PROS
  • • Professional orchestral tools
  • • Specialized sound effects
✗ CONS
  • • Limited repertoire applications
  • • Expensive specialty instruments

Kolberg 1506SDT Handle Castanets mGRP, Handle Castanets, Size: Medium, Material: Glass-fiber reinforced plastic, The...

⭐ 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 548712
$317
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Kolberg 1506BEB Castanet Machine medE - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Kolberg 1506BEB Castanet Machine medE

by Kolberg
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
Art. 548716
$306
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Kolberg 1470PR5 Polyblock Set Rebonds - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

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...

⭐ 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 548705
$908
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Kolberg 1506BDT Castanet Machine medG - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

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...

⭐ 4.8/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 548715
$371
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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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