Meinl Percussion Djembe Drum African Hand Drum Instrument for Adults — NOT MADE IN CHINA — Mahogany Wood / Natural Head 8" x 15.75"

The hand carved shells feature a horizontal ripple motif that suggests a flowing river. This exterior texture also makes the djembe easy to grip between the knees. Hand selected goat heads are secured and tuned by the traditional Mali-Weave system made of high quality nylon rope . MEINL Headliner djembes have outstanding acoustic properties reaching from deep, resonant bass notes to cutting, high-pitched slaps, and are ready to pick up and play right out of the box. For added protection of your instrument, MEINL specializes in carrying bags for their percussion products. The MEINL djembe gig bag (Model# MSTDJB) is perfect for all djembe sizes and is equipped with heavy duty nylon stitching and a strong shoulder strap.

• LEARN TO PLAY IN MINUTES: deep bass in the center, bright slaps on the edge; easy to pick up—even if you’ve never played before
• WHY IT MATTERS: start making music now without time-consuming practice; join drum circles, jam with friends, play acoustic shows, or teach rhythm
• HAND-CARVED MAHOGANY SHELL: hand-carved from one solid piece of certified mahogany grown in managed forests (NOT glued-together pieces)—provides deep sound and looks great on display
• NATURAL GOAT SKIN HEAD: classic warm tone with clear attack; durable and responsive for multiple playing styles, with natural color and texture variations that make every drum unique
• COMES TUNED: ships pre-tuned with Mali Weave rope tuning; high-strength nylon ropes are pre-stretched so it sounds good out of the box and holds its pitch
• SPECS: 8" W x 15 3/4" H (8" head with 6" playing area); weighs about 3.5 lbs
• THE TAKEAWAY: a handmade, all-purpose djembe with wide tone range; beginner-friendly, gig-ready, looks good anywhere
• BIG PICTURE: Meinl Percussion has been family-owned in Germany since 1951; we work with long-term builder partners to deliver reliable instruments that sound great every time