The Meinl plastic turbo guiro is precision molded from high strength plastic. The lightweight body allows the instrument to fully project with natural, warm tones. This guiro features three different striking surfaces and rubber ringed grip holes for maximum comfort and control. Included is a plastic Scraper that when drug along the notches creates the traditional sounds that originate from Latin American Music. • High strength plastic body: the plastic body produces a thick ratchet sound while offering unsurpassed durability • Included scraper: every fiberglass guiro includes a plastic scraper that offers a complimentary resonant tone • Rubber grip holes: the grip holes are installed with rubber rings for optimum comfort while playing for extended periods • Sound options: experiment with all three distinctive playing surfaces to expand upon the classic guiro sound • Perfect for any style: the guiro is a staple in genres like son, trova, and salsa, but it will also add tons of flavor to any Latin musical style