Meinl Percussion Djembe Drum African Hand Drum Instrument for Adults — NOT MADE IN CHINA — Mahogany Wood / Natural Head 10" x 20"

This djembe is carved from one solid piece of plantation grown Mahogany wood and is hand carved and painted with an African Congo motif. The sound quality of Headliner djembes from Meinl is unmatched in this price range. Hand selected goat heads combined with the traditional Mali Weave rope tuning system come together to deliver cutting, high pitched slaps and deep, resonant bass tones. These drums sing and project with very little work, making them ideal for beginners and recreational players. Take them outside for jam sessions, play live with a group, or record with them in the studio! The performance quality of Meinl Headliner djembes makes them a standard piece for any musical setting.

• 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: 10" W x 20" H (10" head with 8" playing area); weighs about 9 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