Meinl SH4BK Luis Conte Artist Series Live Shaker, Black

Compact, polished and designed to deliver smooth, stage‑ready texture — the Meinl SH4BK Luis Conte Live Shaker is a percussionist’s secret weapon. Crafted in collaboration with maestro Luis Conte, who described its sound as “smooth as silk”, this signature model brings controlled shimmer, reliable feel and serious versatility. 

What you’re holding is essentially two individual shakers joined into one instrument, making for easier grip, consistent tone and excellent balance in performance. Built from durable plastic and finished in sleek black, the medium‑output design hits that sweet‑spot between subtle texture and defined presence — perfect for live settings, studio sessions or rhythm work where nuance matters. 

Whether you’re accompanying a singer‑songwriter set, layering percussion in a session or simply adding fine rhythmic colour to your rig, this shaker holds its own. At Musicmaker, we love gear that performs without getting in the way — and this shaker fits the bill.

Features

• Luis Conte signature shaker — this silky smooth shaker was designed with master percussionist, Luis Conte, to fit in just about any playing situation imaginable while meeting his expectations for sound, feel and durability

• Two shakers connected as one — separate filling chambers are connected into one shaker to deliver an extraordinary well-rounded and filling sound that's incredibly easy to control — grip the shaker in the middle where the ends meet

• Medium volume — the black version of Luis Conte's three signature shakers sits between the soft (red) and loud (grey) models for a medium volume that has a buttery, smooth attack and effortless touch — works live or in the studio

• Perfect for percussionists and drummers — the Luis Conte shakers work with any percussion set up or drum kit and fit especially well with a cajon — this shaker can easily shape any groove to add movement behind unplugged or electric instruments