The LP Vibra-Slap was the first of numerous patents granted to Latin Percussion. It has appeared in more recordings, soundtracks, and advertisements than any sound effect ever made. As with many other LP products, the Vibra-Slap was conceived as a dependable replacement for the original delicate rattling horse jawbone.
- Sound created when the ball end is struck against the palm of the hand
- Sound can be varied simply by rotating the sound chamber
- Two styles made from wood and a third made from metal
Great Vibra Slap
This is an extremely well made and enjoyable latin sound. I bought it to for a specific need in a musical I am performing in but will use it's sound in other music. I love the power it provides when mounted to a stand - I was worried that the audience wouldn't be able to hear it without miking but that hasn't been an issue.
The One and Only
If you already know what the Vibra-Slap is, you also know it is THE ONLY modern replacement for the jawbone worth having. As LP puts it on their website, it is probably the most recorded sound effect in history. In the case of standard effects like this, it actually makes the most sense to buy the standard sound. You want the effect of the effect, so to speak, not for people to focus on the effect because it sounds different. If you don't know what the Vibra-Slap is, it's kind of hard to describe. The best I can do is that it produces a really hard, fast rattle sound with a fast attack and fast decay. It's done by holding it as illustrated in the product picture and striking the ball down into your hand. That makes the upper part vibrate rapidly. The wooden bell-shaped upper contains a clapper that produces the rattle. Once you hear it, you'll realize that you've heard it in countless recordings, movies, and TV shows. Believe it or not, this was designed to replace the use of a donkey jawbone with loose teeth to produce the same effect! The Vibra-Slap comes in 3 slightly differing versions, two wood and one metal. This is the most common one.
