MEINL Hand and Set Up Tambourines (design protected by a utility model) have a distinct design advantage due to the construction of the ABS frame. Unlike other tambourines MEINLs utilizes several different parts in the frame which are assembled into a type of "sandwich". This results in unsurpassed durability. Click on the link below to view an introductory video to the Meinl Percussion ABS Steel Jingle Tambourine: