RemoSP-0207-TD Spring Drum Thunder Tube - Tie Dye, 2.32"

This is basically a heavyweight cardboard tube with a long metal spring attached to the bottom. When you shake the tube, the sound is amplifies and resonates, making booming "thunder" sounds. A range of other sounds can also be created by running fingers along the spring.It is a simple invention, but strangely addictive - people young and old like to pick it up and play with it.It is also surprisingly durable. I've had one for over 10 years, and it is still in great shape. In that time, it has been a classroom staple, gone to adult trainings and business meetings, been featured in a couple of elementary school plays, been loaned out for a "haunted house" fundraiser, and is often played with by kids at home. I bought the thing on a whim to get kids' attention in the classroom (MUCH cooler than a bell or whistle!) but have been surprised by all of the other uses that we've found for it.I recently purchased the tie-dye version as a unique gift for an eleven-year-old girl. It will fill a basket with a tin of "thinking putty", a set of "jelly marbles" and a few other fun science toys. I must say, it is great for the person who has everything, especially if that person likes to make noise!

The media could not be loaded. While it does not sound exactly like thunder (which I knew before buying and I'm not complaining), it does have quite an impressive and unique thunderous hum to it which is why I bought it. It does sound really cool! The larger thunder tube has a more realistic thunder sound to it which I will get as well later.On another note, as well as being well made, it seems to be made ok but I wouldn't be too rough with it or shake the living heck out it for long periods of time as it may not handle it very long before it breaks.It actually does not require a hard shake to get good noise out of it anyway. Just a gentle shake does it! Have fun!

I gave this product a 4 star rating instead of a 5 star rating based on the reaction of our 4 yr old grandson. He isn't fond of thunderstorms, we thought we'd order the Thunder Tube, discuss the scientific aspects of storms and help him grow past his concerns. His first comment, "Mimi, that doesn't sound like real thunder". I understand it could have been the way I was handling the tube but we've had several other friends give it a try and they all agree, if you use your imagination, it could sound like thunder.However, the tube is built very well. It will provide some great sound effects, just wasn't what we needed at the moment. I would still recommend as the adults had a great time playing with it.

OK, it was an impulse purchase -- but a good one.Simple concept; well executed; priced right. What more could you want?Loads of fun for kids -- or adults who like making weird noises. The sheer array of different sounds that come out of this thing is impressive. The key, we've discovered, is to be relatively gentle, and let the instrument do the work.Lots of fun running through a mike and a few guitar stomp-boxes, as well.I recommend trying a bit of delay and maybe some flanging. :)

As someone who is into all kinds of percussion musical instruments and sounds (Hand Drums, Standard drums, Taiko drums, Maracas, and numerous others) when I saw this item (Remo SP-0207-TL Spring Drum thunder Tube) on Amazon for a bargain price I decided to purchase it.I was impressed with the great delivery service receiving it in only one day after ordering it. I never had this particular kind of sound device in the past and I have to say I loved playing this thunder and storm sounds with this thunder tube. The spring tube can be made to sound like a creaking door, and the level and tone can also be manipulated with this sound device.If you like an unusual and fun sound playing device you may want to check out this Remo Spring Drum Thunder Tube. I love it.Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Martial Art and Warrior Haiku and Senryu).

Great quality

My autistic 10 yr old child is always seeking different sounds , coming across this was worth it . He enjoys it alot and it is hard to keep his attention . (Also purchased the tongue drum to go with it . ) I also enjoy playing with this . Wish i would of had one when i was a kid . It is loud thats for sure , some parents would call it an outside toy lol . Its fun . Going to get rain stick next

I bought this to use in a school band. After only 2 months it started coming apart. After 3 months, the part where the coil goes in has worn away and created a larger opening, thus ruining a lot of the sound quality.It didn't cost much, but I would expect it to last longer if it's being used correctly.