About this item

• LEARN TO PLAY IN MINUTES: strike the center with your whole hand for deep, resonant bass and near the rim with your fingers for high-pitched slap tones; this djembe is a perfect instrument for getting the confidence to play percussion with no experience
• WHY IT MATTERS: a lot of fun musical adventures don't require time-consuming practice on a drum set; with the Meinl Headliner Djembe, you can play in drum circles, acoustic shows with bands, jam with friends and family, or teach students about rhythm
• ZOOM IN: the shell is hand made out of a single piece of solid mahogany from certified managed forests (NOT glued together wood pieces); the exterior is beautifully hand carved and looks great for decoration in your home or studio
• DRIVING THE SOUND: you can get a lot of different sounds from its traditional goat skin rawhide head; this head produces a classic warm, yet clear tone while being remarkably durable
• OF NOTE: the djembe comes tuned and ready to play right out of the box; the West African Mali Weave rope tuning system holds a long-lasting pitch, and we pre-stretch the ropes so it sounds great right away (comes with tuning instructions)
• BY THE NUMBERS: mahogany shell measures 12" wide x 24" tall and weighs about 15.4 lbs; goat skin head measures 12" with a 10" playing area (head is slightly larger than the playing area because it wraps around and down the rim)
• THE BOTTOM LINE: this is your chance to grab a handmade, all-purpose, sturdy djembe that easily produces a wide range of sound indoors or outside; it's not intimidating to play—even if you're a beginner—and looks beautiful on display
• THE BIG PICTURE: Meinl is a family-owned musical instrument manufacturer and brand established 1951 in Germany; our expert German designers have deep relationships with our builders to ensure you're delivered the absolute finest quality

• TENNESSEE SMALL BUSINESS: we're a small team specializing in high quality percussion instruments and mallets using the best materials possible; our wood shop is in Nashville, Tennessee, and your choice supports American jobs
• WHY IT MATTERS: we don't just simply "source" products from overseas factories and put our logo on it; controlling design and production in-house lets us focus on first-class construction to make professional, highly intentional, long-lasting instruments
• MADE IN USA FROM SOLID HARDWOOD: the Timber Drum Co. wood block is constructed from a solid piece of real Tennessee hardwood to give it an organic, warm and woody sound that plastic blocks can never fully replicate
• SIZE: this medium size wood block measures 7" long x 2.5" deep x 1.8" high and creates a pitch that fits between the large and small versions of this block
• WHAT'S IN THE BOX: includes 8" mallet with hard polymer head to produce a sharp, knocking attack note with plenty of volume; 4 rubber feet are also included in the package and are applied by using their adhesive side
• ONE BIG THING: crafted from one solid piece of hardwood, this block is exceptionally durable and can withstand multiple uses from mallets and other percussion tools; for the best tone, play near the center and close to the edge
• RECOMMENDED FOR: concert percussion, live musicals, school/community bands, live rocks bands, professional recordings or any other setting where you need an authentic, sharp wood block sound that can carry through other instruments
• THE TAKEAWAY: buying this wood block supports an American company and Tennessee workers, and it's a solid choice for all-around use; for all ages and skill levels

About this item

• Spherical head provides a consistent striking surface
• With super hard felt heads. For 22”– 26” bass drums
• Features tapered hickory shafts, which shift the weight of the stick towards the hand for improved balance and control