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SELA Percussion SESDS8 Seed Shaker 6-row Pala

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This item is warranted for 3 years
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Ref.: 425358
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Description

Essential Information About the Sela Pala Seeds Shaker

  • Timbre: soft, delicate, and airy, perfect for creating intimate and subdued atmospheres.
  • Made from 100% natural materials with a jute handle: comfortable grip, eco-friendly approach.
  • Texture reminiscent of "light rain" with a sparkling mid-high range, less sharp than harder shells (kenari, etc.).
  • Ideal for ambient layering, meditative sound design, and low-volume acoustic settings.

Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range

Part of Sela's natural seed shaker lineage, the Pala Seeds emphasizes fine grain and organic musicality. It stands out as a subtle alternative to more percussive models, designed to enrich an arrangement with light nuances rather than projection.

Who This Instrument Is For

Suitable for percussionists from beginner to advanced, this shaker fits ambient, acoustic folk, world music aesthetics, meditation practices, and studio sessions where sensitivity and transient control are paramount.

Features and Innovations

The Pala shells, thin and naturally textured, feature a multi-row design with six seeds per row for a balanced response. The jute handle provides stable grip and a warm feel in the hand. The entire assembly, made from natural materials, offers a soft touch, ideal for subtle patterns, continuous layers, and controlled crescendos.

Sound Characteristics

The Pala Seeds is distinguished by a bright mid-high with felted grains. The spectrum remains clear without harshness, evoking "light rain," water droplets, or a gentle continuous flow: a sonic signature that blends easily with piano, nylon-string guitars, or synthetic textures.

Its intentionally restrained dynamics and limited projection facilitate integration in close-miking situations, low-volume playing, and meditative environments where every detail must remain precise and controlled.

Technical Specifications

Construction

  • Naturally textured Pala shells
  • Multi-row design, six seeds per row
  • Made from natural materials
  • Shaker handle made of jute

Dimensions and Weight

  • Length of one seed: approx. 25 mm
  • Net weight: approx. 120 g

Sound and Usage

  • Timbre: soft, delicate, airy
  • Sound texture close to light rain, dripping water, or continuous flows
  • Register focused on mid-high frequencies with gentle clarity
  • Discreet dynamics, light response, limited projection
  • Ideal for ambient layers, fine textures, meditative contexts, acoustic settings, and sound healing practices
Brand reference number: SESDS8
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