Claves are the traditional instruments used to play clave and are comprised of two sticks that are struck together to get a sharp, cracking sound.

These Lp Aspire Castanets are designed to offer the student or educator a value packed product with an authentic sound. Constructed from select hardwoods.

The Meinl Classic Wood Claves are the most common claves and produce the classic cutting sound. Both the clave and the striker have the same size.

The Meinl Pocket Claves are made from a hard, resistant wood which produces a very cutting and penetrating sound.

The LP Traditional Claves LP262 are made from kiln dried maple. These claves produce a sharp clicking tone that can be described as moderately pitched.

African Claves are slightly larger and have a lower fundamental pitch. Additionally, the resonating body is larger than the striker.

African Claves are slightly larger and have a lower fundamental pitch. Additionally, the resonating body is larger than the striker.

In this set, the clave (10 in. L x 1-7/8 in. W) is larger than the striker (10 in. L x 3/4 in. W) and it features a cut-away sound chamber designed to increase volume and vary the sound qualities.

The LP King Clave is the loudest clave available and is made of specially formulated fibreglass. Its nearly indestructible construction yields an incredibly loud “cutting” sound.

LP Grenadilla Wood Clave is a professional grade clave. It produces a rich, dark sound & with a projection that cuts through any sound on stage. Great for studio work.