Shakers
Matt has hand made over 3 thousand shakers.  
To place an order email Matt with the name of the shaker and woods
 
 
W1 Mahogany body & soundboards.   3/4" x 2"
Price: $25
Waxixi
WW1 Walnut and Maple Bodies - Exotic woods. Price: $75      1 1/2" x 2"
WaWa
W2 African Padauk body & Yellow Heart soundboards. Price: $45              3/4" x 2"
Waxixi
W3 African Padauk body & Yellow Heart soundboards. Price: $39               3/4" x 2"
Waxixi
“Spencer’s Dream”
5 Shakers magnet held art. Wenge, Maple & Yellow Heart
Price: $2500      14" x 10"
Sculpture
Each finger is a different tone shaker. Magic magnetic.
Price: $1500         10" x 2"
Wall Art
Waxixi
“ I love to make so many different shakers.  Each is a little adventure in sound, sculpture and ergonomics.”
Matt’s shakers are characterized by warm woody tones and expressive forms that are capable of complex rhythms. Matt has set out to take the simple concept of a shaker and transform it into a work of art. Whether you are a practiced musician or a beginner, our exotic shakers are a great addition to any musical session.  All shakers show can be made in various wood choices.
 
Waxixi
The Waxixi (wa-she-she) shaker rests nicely in your palm and is crafted from various beautiful hardwoods like Walnut, Mahogany and Maple on a wood turning lathe. Each Waxixi has a distinct tone because each wood has a different density and the enclosure size and amount of lead shot inside each varies.
Wa Wa Shaker
Like a small wooden cup with a shaker concealed in its base. This is a shaker that was invented by a wonderful accident in Matt’s shop. It is played by shaking it back and forth while opening and closing your hand over the cup's top. You should
get a wa wa sound almost like the Wammy Bar on a Stratocaster guitar. It is similar in tone as singing "ooooo-aaaah".
 
To Play
Shake the steel bb’s inside from cap to cap or from side to side. For a dramatic tone difference mute the shaker by opening and closing your hand as you play. Try a swirling motion for a water-like effect. French waxes are applied to protect and beautify these instruments.
 
Single Handled Shakers
 
 
 
 
 
From small to large we make a great variety of handled shakers. Each features exotic woods and great sound. "I make each one of these shakers to fit smoothly into your hand. I do this by cutting and carving each handle until it feels right in my hand. Then each is final sanded until it is soft as it can be."
 
 
The Bow Tie Shaker
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The bow tie shaped shakers are one example of what we call Sculptural Shakers. Each of these shakers is hand carved and sanded to fit comfortably in your hand. "I was inspired to make them by the two sided drum stick used to play the Irish Bohdrahn." This shaker has nice balance and many tone variations. It can produce a triple beat inherent to its shape that is like no other rhythm instrument. Like the Waxixi it is often used in professional recordings. The body of this shaker is Mahogany with Flame Maple caps on one end and Purple Heart caps on the other. A burned logo of a dancing man on each is our signature of hand built quality.
 
Jack and X Shakers
 
 
 
 
 
Standing, laying, playing music, Jack shakers are functional sculpture. Because they have four shaker chambers you will get a lot of sound out of them. They make great conversation pieces that are surprising when picked up.
 
Triple Shakers
This is the shaker Bashiri Johnson who has played with everyone chooses to add complex rhythm to his sessions.  This is the best toned, best balanced and most multi rhythmic shaker available.
W4 African Padauk, Maple  & Wenge Woods.
Price: $45             3/4" x 2"
Waxixi
Each piece is magically held to frame by magnets. Various woods.
Price: $1500   16" x 24"
Dancer Wall Art
BT1  Maple & Wenge Woods.
Price: $75            1" x 8” x 2"
Bow Tie
D1 Maple  & Walnut Woods.
Price: $75            1" x 7” x 2"
Double
K1 Maple & Wenge Woods.
Price: $149             3/4" x 4"
Knuckle
J1 Maple & Walnut Woods.
Price: $350          4" x 8" x 8"
Jack
T1 Maple & Walnut Woods.
Price: $99            1" x 2" x 9”
Triple
W2 Mahogany & Wenge
Price: $25           3/4" x 2"
Waxixi
Hand Shaker
 
 
 
 
 
Also See Art Page
A sort of sculptural party platter, this shaker-set can be pulled apart to play each unique shaker. The puzzle is magically attracted to slide back together by hidden "rare earth" magnets. These magnets are surprisingly strong and make putting the sculpture back together enjoyable. Each shaker has exotic wood inlays and many are two chambered shakers. The set can lay flat on a table or sit up on its edge.
Instrument Care
Our shakers are finished with hard French wax buffed into the grain. It adds a slight shine and moisture protection. Simply apply good furniture wax with a soft cloth whenever you wish to bring out extra shine. Do not subject your Shakers to harsh temperatures like leaving it out in the sun or closed in a hot car.
H1 Padauk & Walnut Woods.
Price: $49         4" x 5" x 1"
Heart
Thanks for the wonderful package of heart rattles. We love them!! Here are a few words regarding the heart rattle which traveled with me in Peru and Venezuela this past March: It was the last day of a ten day pilgrimage to the sacred sites of Peru with an international gathering lead by Rabbi Shefa Gold. In our closing circle, the Rabbi was looking for an object to pass around as each person had an opportunity to share some of their experience, a talking stick of sorts. In a matter of seconds, participants offered a few objects, and I reached into my bag to share the heart rattle. The Rabbi saw it, and we were off. The sharing was often emotionally charged, and the heart rattle, being held by the speaker, often seem to come alive in the telling. At the end of the circle, as the Rabbi returned the rattle to me, I shared that the heart had become something more than it was at the beginning of its journey, and that it needed to remain with her on behalf of the group. Thanks again for the wonderful experience, and the joy you share with us and others. Ellen
G1 Maple & Wenge Woods.
Price: $250          5" x 5" x 2”
Gumby
G1 Maple & Walnut Woods.
Price: $250          10" x 5" x 2”
Pivots on foot.
Dancer