Meinl’s African Claves are slightly larger and have a lower fundamental pitch. Additionally, the resonating body is larger than the striker. Available in two different versions: Solid-body and hollowed-out body. The solid body claves have a higher, sharper pitch while the hollow body claves are lower in pitch with a little more resonance. HW = Hardwood RW = Redwood CL2 = Solid body CL3 = Hollowed out body