Featuring a light-weight yet durable steel shell, the Cuica (PBC-80SS) from Pearl Drums creates a unique sonority by applying friction to the inner bamboo stick (PBC-80S), causing the 8” Goatskin head (PBC-80H) to produce an astounding pitch. This instrument comes with a sponge for comfortable gripping on the inner stick and is easily tunable, allowing you to achieve the ultimate Cuica sound while offering a large pitch range.