{"product_id":"tycoon-trc-h-high-pitch-rattle-clap","title":"Tycoon Percussion TRC-H High Pitch Rattle Clap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRC-H High Pitch Rattle Clap\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh pitch vibraslap-style rattle clap\u003c\/strong\u003e built from a hardwood ball striker mounted on a bent steel rod above a hollow hardwood resonator box. Strike the ball or slap the box and the pins inside the chamber rattle against the wood for a long, dry, high-register sustain that cuts through a busy arrangement without adding low end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne strike, a long rattling decay, and an accent nobody misses.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vmi-benefit-bar\"\u003eFree shipping · Free local pickup in Miami · Financing at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rattle clap belongs to the vibraslap family. The ball is struck against the palm or with a stick, and the energy travels down the rod into the resonator, where loose metal pins vibrate freely inside the chamber. Because the box is wood rather than metal, the tone is drier and woodier than a typical metal-bodied vibraslap, and it sits more naturally alongside congas, bongos and timbales.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the high pitch model. The shorter resonator raises the fundamental and shortens the tail slightly against the low pitch version, which makes it the better choice when the arrangement already has a lot going on in the low mids. Percussionists reach for it on salsa and Latin jazz breaks, worship teams use it for one-hit accents, and it turns up constantly in film and library recording sessions where a single dramatic hit has to land.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTycoon Percussion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTRC-H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInstrument type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRattle clap, vibraslap family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePitch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResonator\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHollow hardwood box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStriker\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWooden ball on bent steel rod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlaying method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandheld, struck or slapped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is a Rattle Clap?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rattle clap is a handheld percussion instrument in the vibraslap family. A wooden ball is fixed to one end of a bent steel rod and a hollow resonator box to the other. Striking the ball sends vibration into the box, where loose pins rattle against the interior walls and produce a long, buzzing decay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow Do You Play the TRC-H?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHold the rod in one hand and strike the wooden ball against the opposite palm. For a shorter, sharper accent, slap the side of the resonator box directly. Damping the box against your body cuts the decay when the arrangement needs a tighter hit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is the Difference Between the High and Low Pitch Models?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe high pitch model has a shorter resonator, which raises the fundamental and tightens the decay. It reads more clearly over dense arrangements. The low pitch model has a longer body, a deeper tone and a longer tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Tycoon Percussion\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTycoon Percussion has built hand percussion in Thailand since 1985, using regional hardwoods and hand assembly across a range that runs from student cajons to professional congas and timbales. The company supplies school programs, working percussionists and studio players, and the hand percussion line is priced to be bought and played rather than admired.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a rattle clap used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt delivers a single dramatic accent with a long rattling decay. Percussionists use it on salsa and Latin jazz breaks, worship teams use it for one-hit accents, and it appears constantly on film and library sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this the high pitch or low pitch model?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the high pitch model, TRC-H. The shorter resonator raises the fundamental and tightens the decay so the hit reads clearly over a dense arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it be mounted on a stand?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe TRC-H is designed to be played handheld. Tycoon offers a separate mounting bracket for players who want it fixed to a percussion rack or stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it genuine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVictory is a veteran owned dealer in Miami and units ship new in original packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it include a warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Tycoon Percussion provides a limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for the original purchaser. Contact Tycoon Percussion directly for warranty service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Victory Musical Instruments\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVictory Musical Instruments is a musical instrument and pro audio dealer in Miami, Florida. Orders ship free, local pickup is available in Miami, and financing is offered at checkout. Call 844-687-4208 to check stock or ask a question before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tycoon Percussion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44798404657203,"sku":"TRC-H","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1768\/9095\/files\/00755556-wl_d6bafff5-71bc-4566-8533-fe4e072c02dd.jpg?v=1788107961","url":"https:\/\/www.victorymusical.com\/products\/tycoon-trc-h-high-pitch-rattle-clap","provider":"Victory Musical Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}