Weighing 15% less than the other pro-level tambourines, Grover Pro Bantamweight tambourines are easier to grip, control, and play. The Bantamweight's shell is narrower in depth, resulting in a professional-quality instrument which can be played with ease and dexterity, especially by younger percussionists and those with smaller hands. Explains Neil Grover:

"Like our other pro models, these tambourines feature 34 jingles in a staggered row configuration. Dual-width jingle slots facilitate smooth, even rolls. The head is carefully pre-tensioned and mounted to the shell using a two-part adhesive that secures the perimeter of the head to the shell bearing edge. Remo's Skyntone head material is used because it closely simulates the natural warmth of real skin, the difference being that it will remain tight at all times and under any playing condition."

Grover Pro’s new Bantamweight Series tambourines are vailable in three models:

T2/GS-B German Silver jingles
German Silver resounds with a clear articulation that is bright, sensitive, and powerful. This versatile alloy is the choice of many classical players looking for a focused sparkle that’s not too heavy in sound. German Silver is the most popular choice for all-around playing requirements.

T2/HTC-B Heat Treated Copper jingles
Orchestral percussionists asked Grover Pro to create a dry tambourine with dark sonic focus. This Heat-Treated Copper model fits the bill and gives percussionists a tambourine that adds the darker hues to the orchestral palette of sound colors. The T2/HTC-B tambourine is dry, dark, and “crunchy.”

T2/HTSPh-B Heat-Treated Silver/Phosphor Bronze jingles
This unique jingle combination mixes the clear articulation of our heat-treated silver jingles with the full, dark resonance of our phosphor bronze alloy. The jingle arrangement is fully integrated, meaning that each jingle slot contains one of each jingle type. This is a multifaceted, full-sounding tambourine with an extended dynamic response profile.