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Member Since5/14/2008
Band Websitewww.garrahand.com.ar
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Novedades :
- Salio el modelo nuevo! New model now shipping!!

  • Fotos del nuevo instrumento / Pictures of the new Garrahand
  • Videos del nuevo instrumento / Videos of new Garrahand
  • Características del nuevo instrumento / New Garrahand Features




Welcome!

The Garrahand was born as a gift for the great Argentinian percussionist, Mariano Cantero. The garrahand was used in its beginnings by percussionists and drummers from diverse styles of music.

It began to evolve thanks to the critics that were made by them, so it started to change in behalf of the needs of the professional musician.

The Garrahand comes to fulfill a very special hole in the life of a percussionist, because it´s a percusion instrument that can be played by the hands, but it is melodic as well.

It takes the space of a small drum, a very small space inside a percussionist set, and it provides 7 notes of unique, chanting sound.

It can be played just by the hands without the use of any special sticks (although it can also be played with muffed sticks because it is made with an extra resistant steel).

The technics you need for playing Garrahand is very simple. Any person can play very complex pasages after a couple of hours of using the instrument, just by intuition.

Some of the features that were thought for the professional musician are:

A special microphone system.
Damper
Cymbal holder
7 tongues / computer managed automatic cuts
Quick and easy tuning with almost 3 tone range
Amplified melodic range, more than 2 octaves
Reduced Size and weight

Other important features..


A special microphone system:

We have created an exclusive electromagnetic microphone (Patent Pending) which is a unique feature of this instrument.
This smart microphone design captures changes in the electromagnetic fields of the instrument.
Thanks to this technology, the microphone just captures the pure notes made by the tongues, without being contaminated by any other sound (not even the sound of a band or the ambient noise)

Because of it special design, this microphone doesn´t make feedback. It has a High-Z output, so you can plug it to any guitar or bass amplifier, or to a direct box.
It doesn´t use batteries of any kind and it can be dismantled easily by pushing a clip.

We also included a volume knob so you can have full control of the instrument output in your performance!

This special microphone system allows Garrahand to be included in a drum set, so you won´t have to worry about the sound of the drums interfering with your Garrahand.The sound of the Garrahand is perfectly "isolated" from the enviroment.

Damper:

The Damper, is an internal mechanism that can be adjusted simply by hand, and allows us to change the tone of the instrument.
By using the Damper the sound of the Garrahand becomes more versatile: with the tight Damper you will obtains a pure tone sound with few harmonics, meanwhile with the loose Damper we will obtains a more “African” sound, with a high amount of harmonics, and bright.

The Damper it´s a feature that gets special interest from musicians; the variation can be made in a minute!

Cymbal holder:

The Cymbal-holder system allows the Garrahand to be add in a drum set by using the standar system provided for cymbals.
The Garrahand keeps hanging, like you can see on this picture, making it easy to play in a traditional percussion set.

 

7 tongues / computer managed automatic cuts

Because of the new technologies that are used to make this instrument (Like the Autocad planing design and the tongues computarized cuts) we can guarantee that all our instruments have professional cuts, perfectly equal.
We could also achieve the incorporation of the seventh tongue thanks to this new technology.

7 tongues of pure clear sound!

Quick and easy tuning with almost 3 tone range

This innovative characteristic was also thought for the use of the proffesional player.With a really simple system, we can modify the tuning of any of the tongues just in seconds... up to three tones! This feature gives us the huge oportunity to change tuning, from complete transpositions to modulations and scales of any kind. With this exclusive system, the Garrahand can be adecuated to play in almost any tuning.

Amplified melodic range, more than 2 octaves

Another development with patent pending is our cutting pattern, the result of months of tough investigation and development.
This special pattern, which has different forms of cutting for the high/medium/low tongues, provides a melodic distance between them much higher that ones made by a common cut achieving the goal of enlarging the range of the instrument.
The result is a practical instrument in which you can play low, medium and high notes in a range of more than 2 octaves.

This becomes of special interest when we use the Double Garrahand, with 14 notes,
which gives us 4 low notes, 4 medium notes and 6 high notes to combine freely!

Reduced Size and weight

We tried to "shrink" the Garrahand the most we could in height and weight, without sacrifice its sound, having in mind that musicians often go out touring. (specially the percussionists who take with them 1000 bags!). The result is this “baby" Garrahand, wich only weights 1kg and have a size of 24cm diameter plus 14cm height.

Two of them can enter in one bag, the perfect size for touring and giving concerts

Other important features:

Rotating closure/opening
Steel-Chromium spherical designed body
Two-layer ovenproof coat with varnish protection.
A spiral G form hole for acoustic playing.


Rotating closure/opening.

The new rotating closing/opening system of Garrahand 2009, allows the instrument to be opened in a minute.
You only have to release a bit the allen screws (not totally but only a little!) with the included key, and then rotate the instrument clockwise.
Rezonator (the lower part of the instrument) will then separate from the upper body and you will have acces to the tuning system, the Damper module, and the microphone, in a minute!


Steel-Chromium spherical designed body

The new Garrahand is made of Steel-Chromium alloy. The Chromium avoids the corrosion and the oxide of the steel.
Steel is a 3-time more dense metal than iron. It has outstanding acoustic properties, and it is used in the sound vibration field, for example in the production of modern church bells, where in the past it was only used a bronze-tin alloy.

The steel gives Garrahands body a deep sound and a great sustain, at the same time that it provides a high resistance to the whole instrument and specially to its tongues.


Two-layer ovenproof coat with varnish protection.

The two-layer ovenproof coat is the professional finishing this instrument needs. It consists in two different layers, each one baked, water-resitant, sun-resistant, scratch and hit-resistant, of poliester paint. The second layer is a protection and shine varnish which protects the paint. The finishing is made out of "old silver", a very special texturized ovenproof paint, which has the special property to combine little pieces of aluminum in a silver background, creating a striking texture. The ovenproof paint has the special feature of being extremely strong, and because of this the steel sticks to it and vibrates with it. Other common paints take vibration from the sounding body.


A spiral G form hole for acoustic playing.

The spiral "G" form hole has a similar function to the holes guitars have. The pressure of the sound created by the instrument finds its way out in the "G", and this pressure can be controled by the Damper, or the Dumper can be removed to use all the volume of the instrument in an acoustic way. The Garrahand tone with its "G" open is another interesting choice of the instrument, with more brighter sound and more harmonics.

 

Bienvenido!

El Garrahand nació como un regalo para un gran percusionista Argentino, Mariano Cantero. Los primeros en usar el Garrahand fueron en su mayoría percusionistas y bateristas profesionales, de diferentes estilos.

El instrumento fue evolucionando en base a sus críticas y aportes, siempre teniendo en cuenta al músico profesional y sus necesidades.

Garrahand viene a llenar un ahujero especial en la vida del percusionista, siendo un instrumento melodico de percusion para ser tocado con las manos.

Ocupa el espacio de un tambor pequeño, un espacio muy reducido en el set del percusionista, y provee 7 notas de sonido unico.

Puede ser tocado solo con las manos sin el uso de ningun palillo especial (aunque tambien puede ser tocado con palillos acolchados).

La tecnica nesesaria para tocar el Garrahand es muy simple, y por tanto una persona puede estar tocando pasajes complejos luego de un par de horas de usar el instrumento, intuitivamente.

Algunas características distintivas del Garrahand, orientadas al músico profesional son:

Sistema de Micrófono Especial
Sordina
Ton Holder
7 lenguetas / cortes computarizados
Sistema rapido de afinación con hasta 3 tonos de modificación
Rango melódico ampliado, mas de 2 octavas de rango
Peso y tamaño reducido

Otras características importantes...


Sistema especial de Microfono

Nuestro exclusivo microfono electromagnetico (Patente en tramite), creado por nosotros, es una característica única de nuestro instrumento.

Lo que este ingenioso micrófono captura son cambios en el campo electromagnético del instrumento. Gracias a esta tecnología, el micrófono solo capta las notas puras de las lenguetas, y no es contaminado por ninguna otra fuente sonora, como ser ruidos de fondo, sonido de un redoblante cercano, o una banda entera tocando.

Por su forma de trabajar el micrófono no produce acoples. Tiene salida High-Z para enchufar en cualquier amplificador de guitarra o bajo, o caja directa. No utiliza pilas, ni baterías de ningún tipo. Y puede desmontarse fácilmente mediante un clip.

Este sistema de micrófono especial permite incorporar el Garrahand en un set de batería, sin preocuparse por que el volumen de la batería influya en el sonido del instrumento. Este esta “aislado” perfectamente del entorno.


Sordina:

La sordina es un dispositivo interno que se ajusta con una simple mariposa, y permite variar el timbre del instrumento. Utilizando la sordina el sonido del Garrahand se vuelve más versátil: al máximo de sordina obtendremos un sonido de tonos puros, con pocos armónicos y prolijo, mientras que con la sordina floja obtendremos sonidos más “Africanos”, desprolijos, ricos en armónicos, y brillantes.

La sordina es una característica de especial interés para músicos; la variación de la sordina se ejecuta en segundos, pudiendo modificarla sin problemas entre tema y tema, para utilizar diferentes sonoridades según el tema a tocar.

Ton Holder:

El sistema de Ton-Holder permite incorporar el Garrahand a un set de batería, utilizando fierros estándar. El Garrahand queda flotando, como un Ton común, facilitando el toque en un set tradicional.

7 lenguetas / cortes computarizados

Gracias a nuevas tecnologías empleadas en la creación del instrumento, como ser el diseño de planos en Autocad y el corte computarizado de las lenguetas, podemos garantizar que todos nuestros instrumentos tienen cortes profesionales, perfectamente parejos. También gracias a este sistema milimétrico de corte, pudimos incorporar al diseño una 7ma lengüeta;

7 lenguetas de tonos claros y puros!

Sistema rapido de afinación con hasta 3 tonos de modificación

Esta característica, tan llamativa en este tipo de instrumentos, fue también concebida con el músico profesional en mente. Con un sistema sencillo, en segundos podemos modificar la afinación de cualquiera de las lenguetas, en hasta 3 tonos! Esto nos da un rango enorme de posibilidades de afinación, desde transposiciones completas hasta modulaciones y escalas de todo tipo. Podemos adecuar el Garra para tocar sobre casi cualquier tonalidad, con este exclusivo sistema.

Rango melódico ampliado, mas de 2 octavas de rango

Otro desarrollo con patente en trámite es nuestro patrón de corte, resultado de meses de ardua investigación y ensayo/error. El patrón especial, que tiene diferentes formas para lenguetas bajas/medias/agudas, provee una distancia melodica entre lenguetas mucho mayor a la de un corte común, logrando así que en un mismo instrumento el rango se amplíe.

El resultado practico es que en un solo Garrahand tenemos notas de bajo, notas medianas, y notas agudas, es un espectro de mas de 2 octavas para jugar.

Esto es de especial notoriedad cuando usamos el Garrahand doble, con 14 notas, lo que nos da 4 notas de bajos, 4 de medios, y 6 de agudos, para combinar con libertad.

Peso y tamaño reducidos

Con el músico y sus giras en mente, especialmente el percusionista y sus 1000 bolsitos de instrumentos…intentamos “achicar” el Garrahand lo mas posible en peso y tamaño, sin sacrificar por ello su sonido. El resultado es este “baby-Garrahand”, que pesa solo 1kg y mide 24cm de diámetro por 11 de alto.

Entran 2 en un bolsito chico, muy mullido, que es ideal para giras y conciertos.

Otras características importantes:

Cierre/Apertura por imanes
Cuerpo de acero-cromo con diseño semiesférico
Pintura horneable bicapa con barniz de protección
Agujero espiralado con forma de “G” para uso acústico



Cierre/Apertura por imanes

La apertura del Garrahand (para la afinación, o ajuste de la sordina) es de forma rápida y practica, mediante un sistema de cierre por imanes de neodimio. Estos imanes de extraordinaria fuerza mantienen una firme unión de la madera con el cuerpo de acero, pero sin embargo ceden ante un tiron voluntario, abriéndose fácilmente. Esto permite acceder de una forma rápida y sencilla al interior del instrumento.



Cuerpo de acero-cromo con diseño semiesférico

El cuerpo del nuevo Garrahand es de Acero-Cromo. El cromo en la aleación evita la corrosión y el oxido del acero. El acero es un metal con una densidad 3 veces mayor a la del hierro. Tiene propiedades acústicas notables, y se utiliza en el campo de la vibración sonora por ejemplo en la fabricación de campanas de iglesia modernas, donde antes solo se usaba bronce-estaño.

El acero le da al cuerpo del Garrahand una sonoridad profunda y un gran sustain, a la vez que provee resistencia a los golpes al instrumento entero y en especial a las lenguetas.


Pintura horneable bicapa con barniz de protección

La pintura horneable bicapa es un acabado profesional para el instrumento. Consiste
en 2 capas diferentes, cada una horneada, de pintura poliester, resistente al agua, al sol,
y a los golpes y rayones. La segunda capa es especificamente un barniz de proteccion y
brillo que cuida la integridad de la pintura. El acabado es Plata Viejo, una pintura texturada
muy especial que convina pequenios trozos de aluminio en un fondo plata, generando un texurizado muy llamativo. La pintura horneable tiene la particularidad de ser extremadamente dura, por lo cual se adhiere al acero y vibra con el, a diferencia de las
pinturas comunes que "comen" vibracion del cuerpo sonoro.


Agujero espiralado con forma de “G” para uso acústico

el agujero espiralado con forma de “G” tiene una función similar al agujero típico de las guitarras clásicas. La presión sonora generada por el instrumento encuentra su salida en la “G”, y esta presión puede ser controlada por la sordina, o bien remover la sordina para utilizar todo el volumen del instrumento de forma acústica. El timbre del Garrahand con la G abierta es otra de las opciones interesantes del instrumento, teniendo mucho brillo y mas armónicos.

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Nov 3 2009 9:08 PM

Thanks!
New album is out TODAY!
Gin Joints now on ITunes & Spotify!

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Nov 3 2009 5:22 PM

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Oct 29 2009 12:29 AM

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Thanks Again & Enjoy My Tracks & Videos.

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Oct 19 2009 3:16 PM

Ty for friendship :)
" keep those tunes runing "

Greetings from Norway
HUGS @>- ANNABELLE -<@
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Oct 19 2009 1:03 PM

Saludos desde NYC
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WAXHOUSE



Oct 18 2009 5:43 PM

Hey,
Just to keep you updated, we've just put up a new demo on our page called Lost Your Place, we'd love to know what you think!
Also, our gigs are in full swing at the moment and pre-production for our debut release is under way ready for recording in November.
If there's anymore news we'll let you know.
Thanksssss
Love
Waxhouseee
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Oct 18 2009 3:16 PM

Just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for the add!!! Stay in touch & if we are ever anywhere near you when we are on tour please come out to a show! We will be going everywhere in the upcoming year. And PLEASE request us at radio.

peace,

David
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Oct 10 2009 2:10 PM

Hi GARRAHAND


Welcome to my circle of friends, its great to meet you.
Come bye anytime, listen to some tunes, maybe send a comment.

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Oct 7 2009 7:59 PM

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Oct 1 2009 3:45 PM

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Sep 30 2009 4:15 AM

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Sep 29 2009 6:53 PM

Hi, I hope today finds you well and happy!

Thanks heaps for sharing your 'space' with me; its fabulous to meet you and I look forward to knowing you better too, so come to my page & leave a note whenever you like - even just to say hi...

This year I've 'taken the plunge' as I take my songs to the USA from my home of Australia ... and.... I'm having a blast - would love you to join me as I move forward, onward and ever upward! I'll keep you posted with all the updates in the coming weeks & months..

I sincerely hope you continue to enjoy my songs - this first album is called 'Bruise Raw' and is available on ITUNES & CDBABY. You can read reviews of the album at cdbaby.com/bbnbroken

In the meantime, I wish you a fantabulous day!!

Many blessings to your continued success in all your aspirations.

Peace. Life. Truth.
Stay well and thanks for your friendship - highly regarded.

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Sep 27 2009 5:27 PM

Thanks for allowing me to be a part of your beautiful world.
Wishing you continued inspiration, success & happiness:)
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Sep 25 2009 4:44 PM

Hola :)

Celebramos nuestro 5º Aniversario el próximo día 2 de Octubre 2009 en Barcelona. Tenemos como invitados especialísimos los ya conocidos TRIBE OF FROG que nos van a submergir en el fantástico océano de ATLANTIDA.

Os informamos también que usaremos un nuevo sound system (8.000watts Mk2 Electro Voice) para que sea un Aniversario inolvidable.

En esta fiesta se SORTEARÁN 6 ENTRADAS para ASTRIX is back! Pregunta en la taquilla de Mephisto :)

Te esperamos :D

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Sep 24 2009 9:55 PM

Un instrumento increíble!!! Ya lo estoy usando un montón!
Abrazo gigante!
Leandro
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Sep 23 2009 5:19 PM

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Sep 22 2009 12:09 PM

Thanx for the add !!!
Greetings from Tokyo,NIPPON.
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Sep 21 2009 4:44 PM

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Sep 17 2009 5:46 AM

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Sep 17 2009 2:27 AM

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Alvaro Chevere Tarquino



Sep 16 2009 10:20 AM

Gracias por la Amistad - Thanks for the friendship.
Un placer contar contigo - Nice to meet you .
Salud - Bienestar - Inspiracion y Mucha Musica.
Regards - Viele Grüße aus Elbenberg – Bendiciones.
.......Never stop the beat.......
Alvaro.
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