Meinl Aluminum Hand-Hammered Darbuka Silver 5.90x11"

Why you need the Meinl Aluminum Hand-Hammered Darbuka Silver 5.90 x 11 Inch: Looking for the perfect darbuka to add to your worldly sound? Check out the Meinl Aluminum Hand-Hammered Darbuka. Made in the tradition of the original, esoteric goblet-shaped drums it is constructed from thin shells in various metals, each metal giving the different models their special timbre. The head is secured and tuned with external rings set close to the shell, in the Turkish-style. Light yet powerful, the darbukas have a deep full bass. It is well suited for high-pitched snapping sounds as well as a wide range of articulated "doum" and "tak" strokes. Features: Aluminum body 5 7/8" x 11" Tunable and replaceable synthetic head Hand hammered, lightweight Powerful sound projection Includes tuning key

This Turkish-style darbuka has a beautifully hand-hammered shell that produces resonant lows and ringing highs from its durable plastic head Tuning key included