Entry level price, Professional performance... Synthetic Head: Utilizing a Remo Renaissance head, our SoundArt Synthetic Head tambourines provide exceptional feel, tone and response, matching or exceeding the similar qualities of calf. Resisting annoying fluctuations in humidity typically disastrous for calf heads, the Remo Renaissance head effortlessly maintains the consistency of head tension, and quality of sound, for the lifespan of the tambourine. 10-ply Maple Shell. The body of our Overture Series tambourine is manufactured with a 10-ply maple shell. Complete with a durable finish, the maple shell produces a warm, round, consistent tone. Polished Brass Jingles: All Overture Series tambourines are custom fit with brass jingles for a bright, universal sound...perfect for a general purpose Band and Orchestral tambourine.