A no frills high quality great sounding drum! The natural beauty of the hand rubbed mahogany wood is unmasked by carvings or paintings. There's something to be said for the elegance of simplicity.
Djembe Drum Specifications:
Drum is 16 inches tall, head size 8 inches
Drum weight 4lbs. - 5lbs
Made from a single piece of select grade plantation grown mahogany for a clear resonant sound
Kiln dried to reduce cracking
Legally harvested wood supporting the ecology and economy of the native country
Lathe turned for a consistent/open sound and easy tuning
Consistent bearing edges of improved sound quality and ease of tuning
Goat skin drum head from the back of the goat where the skin is thicker for greate bass tones and longer head life
Base and crown rings wrapped with cotton cloth for long rope life
Rope tuned tightly with non-stretch weather resistant alpine rope for good bass and crisp slap drum tones
Lightly varnished to seal in the natural wood oils to protect from cracking
Rope handle for secure carrying and extra rope for easy tension adjustments.
