Professional Djembe 12X24 DK116

Very dark Iroko with smaller playable surface, tuned very tight, make this a great solo djembe. Size and lighter weight (only 14 lbs) make this a great option for travel or more petite drummers. This shell is from our custom-designed selection, with optimal dimensions, wood thickness, and carving style. Along with a money back guarantee, here is what this professional djembe features:

• 12" OSD wood, 23.5" full height, 9" OSD base, 14 lbs
• Even colored, dark brown, thicker Iroko hardwood, solid one piece construction, uniform thickness, imported direct
• Wood seasoned and handcarved in Ivory Coast, West Africa, treated inside and out with coconut oil and shea butter
• Thick goat skin from West Africa, wet shaved and hydrated with a bit of shea butter
• 5mm mix silver low-stretch drum rope for the 32 pairs of vertical ropes, first row of tuning started
• 4mm purple drum rope for top loops and bottom loops, single hitch loop pattern on bottom ring
• Cotton cloth used to wrap bottom and top rings, including flesh hoop to prevent rust damage to skin
• Rope handle installed underneath the verticals gives you a place to attach your strap
• Extra tuning rope included, wrapped around neck for storage
• All 1/4" rings custom fitted very tight, locking in the tension
• Ledge for bottom ring adds stability and helps keep tension even when tuning
• High durometer black rubber pad permanently fixed to the bottom edge, for wood protection and playing comfort
• Professionally shaped bearing edge, curved and angled for maximum comfort and ease of sound
• Skin rolled above top rings, protecting the loops and adding an aesthetic element
• Simple and elegant deep carved design patterns cover the bottom 1/2 of base
• This djembe will fit our Professional Djembe Case well, offering great protection for your investment
• The pictures above are of the EXACT DRUM described above, not just an example; once purchased, we remove it from the website

This djembe shell was imported by Djembe Direct and custom built by Kaz Speirs for our drum workshop in Salt Lake City, UT. Kaz has built hundreds of djembes over many years, which are being played today by professional musicians all over the world.

LIST PRICE: $500.00

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