Africa Heartwood Project 40" Cactus Rainstick from Chile - Authentic Handcrafted Rain Stick Musical Instrument with Rasta Yarn Wrap and Durable Sealant

Love its sound. Well made, only a few spines to eliminate for easier rolling. Gonna take my cats a while to get used to it!

This product was everything advertised and more. The length of the stick, travel time and sound produced is exactly what I wanted. I'm not sure about some of the reviews or the quality has improved. My rain stick has a subtle, non-gloss covering that still permits some texture which is ideal. I love rotating the rain stick it in my hands and I produce its sounds. This combination with mindful breathing is the meditative break I need at times. If the company's mission is authentic then it's a great win-win for us all.

Good product but too many nails protruding on the other side. The nails were sharp so I filed the whole stick.

Does what it should, sounds really good. Use it to play with a didgeridoo and crystal bowls. Like the rain sounding effects, and the uninterrupted rocking takes some time getting used to. Always wanted one of these when I heard one. The sealing treatment is more for the wood, and there are some pegs and thorns that back up with use. This is natural, and the way it was made. Get a spoon or a multitool and push them back in. I prefer a more primitive feel in musical instruments, and I enjoy letting it rain wherever I go. Thanks Amazon!

Reviewers with photos vary so much, you never know what exactly you are getting. I see pics of really attractive rainsticks on here, but mine's ok. This is my first rainstick, so I didn't really know what to expect. It's one inch shorter than the 40" advertised, diameter is 2 inches. Turn it upsidedown, and the sound lasts about 3-4 seconds, turn it slowly, while spinning it around with two hands, and it lasts up to a full 2 minutes .... but keep in mind your hands will get tired too. The finish is fine, not sure if it's lacquered or what, it gives it a plasticy look.

Purchased a 40" Love this! One of the better rain sticks I have ever purchased. Good quality sound that lasts a long time when used properly. Love the coating to protect hands and make sure that everything stays in place. Is very authentic with no parts that I can see that are not natural (except perhaps the yarn) Only criticism is this, but maybe just a personal preference: Would have preferred natural colors on the yarn and not purple and fluorescent green.

Love the sound and quality

I’ve heard a good rain stick. This sounds like rice in a hollow cactus - not like rain.

The sound of the rain stick is nice but it is as though the stones get stuck and you have to shake it a bit for the sound to be consistent. Also the sustain is quite short. It's not as long as I would like it to last for the work I do.