Hand
Drums
Our hand drums
are 100% hand-made, created one at a time. They are works of art
fashioned by a master craftsman -- by a drummer for drummers. |
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Ashikos
| Ashikos
are cone shaped drums, usually headed with goat hide, inspired by the traditional
designs of West Africa, but with several innovative features. Some
have observed that the voice of our ashikos accent and compliment other
types of drums in the group circle -- bridging the lows of the dun-dun,
for example, with the highs of the djembe -- while bringing distinctly
vibrant bass, midrange and high tone voices of its own to the sonic mix.
A
variety of sizes accommodate every level of ability. They are
user-friendly percussion, featuring:
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Traditional
Mali rope tensioning system.
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rim precisely rounded, unlike many drums of lower quality, affording hours
of play without hand strain.
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Unique,
exquisitely lathe-crafted shape eliminates excess shell weight and features
a built-in neck ring collar to prevent tuning slippage.
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rings set low for additional ease of play
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A variety
of soft and hard woods including pine, poplar, cherry, walnut and birch.
The Backpacker
8" x 18"
Small, portable, bright
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The Traveler
10" x 20"
Compact, crisp sound,
surprising lows, comparable in sound to a Darbouka |
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The Cruz'r
11" x 22"
Slightly cut down., more
portable version of the Heartbeat. |
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The Heartbeat
12" x 24"
The best balance of range,
sound and portability. Our midsize, most popular drum. |
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The Pro
13" x 27"
A step up in size, quality
and tonal range. Impressive highs, kick ass bass! |
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| Affectionately nicknamed
"The Trash Can"
14" x 30"
Are you ready? This
drum is not for the faint of heart! Visually and sonically impressive,
room rattling bass. |
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African Congas
African
Congas (aka CongaShikos") are 30 inch tall, cone tapered drums with thick
cowhide heads in three traditional Conga head sizes:
The
10" Quinto
The
12" Conga
The
14" Tumba
Available
by custom order only. |
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Congolese Ngomas or Standing
Drums
Congolese
ngomas or standing drums, at 41 inches tall, are some of the mightiest
drums you are ever likely to encounter, designed to be played either upright
in a stand, or "ridden" on the ground. Unparalleled, deep, resounding,
bass tone; extra thick goatskin head. Two head sizes:
....12-1/2"
x 41"- Traditional Ngoma
....16-1/2"
x 41" - Mega-Ngoma
Available
by custom order only. Comes with custom-made drum stand.
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Dun-Duns
Dun-Duns (aka Dunun,
Jun-Juns, Djun-djuns, etc.) are traditional cylindrical double-cowhide-headed
West African rhythm-keepers, played horizontally with sticks. Three
sizes are available:
10"
x 20" - The Kenkini
12-1/2"
x 22" - The Songban
14"
x 16" - The Dununba
Available
by custom order only. Comes with custom-made drum stand. |
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Custom Hand-Made Drums
Let us make exactly
the drum you want.
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DrummersTribe we are still small enough to accommodate the individual drum
requirements of the passionate percussionist who desires the perfect instrument
of his or her dreams. Whether your project involves special configurations
of size and/or shape, exotic/unusual woods and/or skins, let us work together
to realize your dream drum. It will be carefully crafted to create
a one-of-a-kind drum of lasting personal as well as investment value. |
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Styles:
Ashikos, African Congas, Congolese Ngomas,
Standing Drums, Dun-Duns
Wood, Grains and
Finishes:
Mahogany, Maple, Cherry, Birch, Oak, Pine,
Ash, Padouka, and more.
Skin Type and
Thickness:
Goat, Cow, Deer, and more.
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| NEW!
Greener
Drums
(with a personal
twist): |
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You may now choose
from a selection of unique, recycled or re-used, and vintage materials
-- to create a more environmentally appropriate drum in keeping with modern
sensibilities.
Your visually
and acoustically exquisite drum can now also be boldly earth friendly.
In addition, selecting materials to re-use
from your own memorabilia can give additional meaning to your drum.
Consider wood from a favorite childhood dresser or desk, rope from your
first sail boat, or a hand-me-down drum head saved from your best friend's
first drum.
If you are in the Puget Sound region, order
your drum locally to save energy-waste from unnecessary transportion.
Think
Globally, Buy Your Drum Locally!
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to Custom Hand-Made Drums
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Drums-to-Go
and
Joel's
Blog, Drummers' Scribe
Hand-Made Drums
- Ready for You Now
| Choose from Joel's recently hand-crafted
drum inspirations, ready now. Read Joel's commentary about the unique
inspiration behind each of these "ready now" drums on Joel's
Blog, Drummers' Scribe -- coming soon. |
| "I hope to inspire people through my drums
to help them realize that they, too, can find their own empowerment, their
own source of passion and love as I have through my craft." --
Joel C. Roberts |
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