Contemporânea Pro 18" x 55cm Wood Surdo: Authentic Brazilian Rhythm Tradition

The Contemporânea Pro 18" x 55cm Wood Surdo represents the perfect fusion of European and African musical traditions, handcrafted in Brazil by Contemporânea—the country's leading percussion manufacturer with over 50 years of expertise. This premium wooden surdo delivers a loud, deep, and warm sound that distinguishes it from aluminum models, offering a softer tonal character while maintaining powerful projection. The substantial 18-inch diameter and impressive 55cm depth produce commanding low-end resonance essential for establishing the fundamental pulse in samba percussion ensembles (baterias). Historically derived from European street and brass band bass drums while rhythmically rooted in African drumming traditions, the surdo plays a crucial role in emphasizing the main beat and introducing variations to the second beat of the basic two-beat pattern in traditional samba. This professional-grade instrument features eight precision-engineered tuning rods that ensure even tension across the synthetic drumhead, delivering consistent tone and reliable tuning stability during performances. Traditionally played with one mallet and one bare hand—allowing performers to modify sound length and pitch by pressing the drumhead—this authentic Brazilian percussion instrument comes complete with a tuning key for precise adjustments.

Premium Features:

• Authentic Brazilian-made instrument from Contemporânea, the country's leading percussion manufacturer
• Warm, deep wooden shell delivering powerful yet softer tone compared to aluminum models
• Professional design with 18-inch diameter and 55cm depth for commanding bass presence
• Eight precision-engineered tuning rods ensuring even tension and reliable tuning stability
• Synthetic drumhead offering durability and consistent performance
• Substantial construction weighing 5.7kg for authentic sound production
• Versatile performance capabilities suitable for traditional and contemporary applications
• Includes professional tuning key for precise adjustments
• Crafted by Brazil's percussion leader with 50 years of manufacturing expertise

Technical Specifications:

• Reference: SURD37
• Drum Type: Surdo (Brazilian bass drum)
• Manufacturer: Contemporânea
• Series: Professional
• Diameter: 18 inches
• Depth: 55cm
• Shell Material: Wood
• Drumhead: Synthetic
• Tuning System: 8 tuning rods
• Weight: 5.7kg
• Accessories: Includes tuning key
• Country of Manufacture: Brazil