A no frills high quality great sounding drum! The natural beauty of the mahogany wood is enhanced with a deep cherry stain. This drum is worthy of a prominent space in your living room or den. This drum is made from a single piece of kiln dried select grade plantation grown mahogany. The shells are lathe turned for a consistent/open sound and easy tuning. The goat skin head is from the back of the goat where the skin is thicker and more consistent. This produces a more robust sound. These drums are roped tuned tightly for great bass and crisp slap tones with non-stretch weather resistant alpine rope.