Meinl Percussion 13-Inch African Style Wood Djembe with Bag

The Meinl Water Rhythm Series Original African Rope Tuned Djembe is a hand-carved and finished musical instrument in light brown. This high-quality djembe is crafted with great attention to detail, providing an outstanding, full-volume sound. Constructed from a solid log of plantation-grown Mahogany, the Meinl Original African Style Rope Tuned Djembe is made from a wood species with the proper density and stability to ensure a high-quality, sustainable djembe.

The djembe is headed with hand-selected, shaved goatskin, and the traditional Mali-Weave tuning system with pre-stretched HTP rope offers an easy and reliable way to keep the instrument in tune. The djembe is first formed on a lathe, and the body is then carefully shaped by hand for a perfect bearing edge and proper interior contours, critical factors for optimal sound characteristics: deep bass notes, full clear tones, and crisp cutting slaps, all without unwanted overtones.

The Meinl Original African Rope Tuned Djembes come bundled with a professional-quality djembe bag, specially constructed from heavy-duty nylon with a side pocket and super-sturdy zippers. For an alternative to the bag, Meinl offers Professional Djembe Caps, elasticized covers to protect the head and bearing portions of the djembe, which are very sturdy, yet compact and easy to use.

The djembe may be played on the ST-DJEMBE Steely 2 stand or the TMD Professional Djembe stand. Another option is the MDJS-1 Professional Djembe strap, a comfortable strap that holds the djembe to your body, leaving you free to move around.

Learning to play the Meinl African Style Djembe is straightforward: 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 gaining confidence in playing percussion, even without prior experience.

The Meinl African Style Djembe offers many opportunities for musical adventures, from drum circles and acoustic shows with bands to jamming with friends and family, or even teaching students about rhythm. The handmade, single-piece mahogany shell not only produces a classic warm, yet clear tone but also looks beautiful as a decorative piece in your home or studio.

Meinl, a family-owned musical instrument manufacturer and brand established in 1951 in Germany, has designed this djembe with the expertise of their German designers and builders to ensure the finest quality. The 13-inch wide by 25-inch tall mahogany shell weighs approximately 15.8 pounds and features a 13-inch goatskin head with an 11-inch playing area, ready to deliver a wide range of sounds indoors or outdoors, regardless of your playing experience.

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