Handmade Guatambú Berimbaus – Gunga, Médio, Viola | Complete Capoeira Bateria Set
Experience the superior sound and craftsmanship of our Guatambú berimbaus, handcrafted by skilled artisans in Salvador, Bahia and shipped locally from Austin, Texas. Choose from any of our three traditional berimbau styles—Gunga, Médio, or Viola—or purchase the Complete Bateria to receive all three instruments in one premium set.

Why Choose Guatambú Berimbaus?
Guatambú wood is lighter, more flexible, and generally higher quality than biriba, producing clearer, more resonant tones and a smoother playing experience. Its natural flexibility makes it especially responsive, ideal for both beginners and advanced capoeiristas looking for precision and nuance in their music.

Choose Your Berimbau

Each berimbau is made using traditional materials and techniques, delivering rich, resonant tones ideal for training, performances, and rodas. Each berimbau comes complete with :

• 1 Vergas (approx. 66 in / 168 cm each)
• 1 Cabaças – Choose between Gunga, Médio, or Viola
• 1 Arame (steel wire)
• 1 Caxixi (shaker)
• 1 Dobrões (metal coins)
• 1 Baquetas de Tucum (strikers)

Berimbau Gunga

• Produces the deepest, richest tone in the bateria
• Features a thin, flexible verga for smooth playability
• Equipped with the largest cabaça, enhancing resonance and depth
• Foundation of the capoeira rhythm

Berimbau Médio

• Balanced, versatile mid-range tone
• Medium-thickness verga
• Mid-sized cabaça
• Ideal for all skill levels and group play

Berimbau Viola

• Produces the highest, clearest tone in the bateria
• Features the thickest verga for crisp, precise notes
• Smallest cabaça for sharp rhythms and solos
• Perfect for advanced players or melodic highlights

Complete Bateria de Capoeira (All 3 Berimbaus Included)

Our full bateria set gives you everything needed to play the traditional three-berimbau bateria used in capoeira.

What’s Included:

• 3 Vergas (approx. 66 in / 168 cm each)
• 3 Cabaças – Gunga, Médio, Viola (approx. 22.5 in / 57 cm circumference)
• 3 Arames (steel wire)
• 3 Caxixis
• 3 Dobrões (metal coins)
• 3 Baquetas de Tucum (strikers)

This complete berimbau set is ideal for capoeira schools, groups, instructors, and anyone building a high-quality bateria.

Stringing & Tuning Service (Optional)

If you are new to the berimbau, we highly recommend adding our stringing and tuning service (add 3 total for a full bateria). Berimbaus are traditionally strung when played and unstrung when stored, and shipping them fully strung is not standard practice.

However, for beginners who need assistance, we are happy to ship your berimbau(s) pre-strung upon request. Please note that shipping a strung berimbau is less secure, but we will accommodate those who need help learning the process.