Meinl PercussionHeel Shaker with Shoehorn Design-NOT Made in China-for Cajon, Guitarists, and Singer/Songwriters, 2-Year Warranty, (HSH)

I use this mostly to accompany choirs on djembe/cajon + foot shaker. The sound cuts through on a stage fairly well, and I haven't had trouble losing it out of my shoe (though I always rubber band it around my ankle as an extra precaution anyway.

Great with am acoustic guitar!

I really want to like this shaker. I like anything that's UFO shaped, and stuff that adds to my percussive possibilities excites me too!My main complaint is that it's difficult to create a tight rhythm. Because the shaker chambers are wider than they are long, there is a large surface area for the fill material to roll around in, the sound is sloppy when you just tap your heel.I've tried swiveling my foot from side to side but it's difficult to keep up a steady rhythm this way.The best way to get a sharp defined strike is to tip the foot back or forward and strike with the back of your heel or tip of your toe.The holy grail for me is to create a nice even 8th note or 16th note pattern "chucka chucka chucka" I haven't figured out how to do it with this one yet.You may be perfectly happy with it.It does work great as a hand-held shaker if all else fails.

These things have a good solid sound. Be aware that they do move around not staying upright while in your shoe. I have also played these by hand and they work out good that way.

Love this shaker - I call it my shoehorn shaker. I just ordered another so I can use on both feet. I play in our Alternative band at church, and this little shaker can be inserted in a shoe and removed pretty easily. I have found that some heal backs of shoes are too short and won't hold the shaker in place - putting an elastic around my ankle and the shaker keeps it right where it needs to stay. Decent noise level if I stomp my foot - tapping toe still brings sound, but not as heavy. Still love it - way better than trying to get elastic wrapped around the toe of a shoe.

I love this so i can make my own percussion hands free! Works best if i have a little higher boot , can also hold it in my hand if i want. Has a good crisp sound.

This product broke within a month of light use. I have tried to find an avenue through which to contact Meinl directly and have not found one other than this. I purchased in December and it broke before January was finished.

I'd seen toe shakers before. But I'm a heal bouncer, not a toe tapper. When I found this, I was very excited. Perfect for adding a little percussion to solo acoustic guitar gigs. Also helps improve rhythm and tempo while playing solo. Good stuff. Always gets a good audience reaction, as well.