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Meinl Percussion Djembe with Mahogany Wood - NOT Made in CHINA - 10-Inch Medium Size Rope Tuned Natural Head, 2-Year Warranty
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Color | Black River |
Brand | Meinl Percussion |
Material | Goat skin head, Mahogany shell |
Model Name | Rope Tuned Headliner |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 10 x 10 x 20 inches |
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 10" wide x 20" tall and weighs about 9.5 lbs; goat skin head measures 10" with an 8" 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
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Product information
Item Weight | 7.57 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 10 x 10 x 20 inches |
ASIN | B004LRZC6A |
Item model number | HDJ3-M |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #26,109 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #41 in Djembes |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 21, 2011 |
Body Material | Mahogany Wood |
Color Name | Black River |
Material Type | Goat skin head, Mahogany shell |
Size | Medium |
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Product Description
The hand carved shells feature a horizontal ripple motif that suggests a flowing river. This exterior texture also makes the djembe easy to grip between the knees. Hand selected goat heads are secured and tuned by the traditional Mali-Weave system made of high quality nylon rope . MEINL Headliner djembes have outstanding acoustic properties reaching from deep, resonant bass notes to cutting, high-pitched slaps, and are ready to pick up and play right out of the box. For added protection of your instrument, MEINL specializes in carrying bags for their percussion products. The MEINL djembe gig bag (Model# MSTDJB) is perfect for all djembe sizes and is equipped with heavy duty nylon stitching and a strong shoulder strap.
From the manufacturer
Meinl Black River Djembe, Medium | Meinl Nile River Djembe, Medium | Meinl Artifact Djembe, Medium | Meinl Congo Djembe, Medium | |
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Head size | 10" total (8" playing area) | 10" total (8" playing area) | 10" total (8" playing area) | 10" total (8" playing area) |
Djembe dimensions | 10" W x 20" H | 10" W x 20" H | 10" W x 20" H | 10" W x 20" H |
Body material | Mahogany from certified managed forests | Mahogany from certified managed forests | Mahogany from certified managed forests | Mahogany from certified managed forests |
Head material | Goat skin | Goat skin | Goat skin | Goat skin |
Hand carved | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Pre-tuned Mali weave | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Multiple size options | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Delivery | — | — | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Apr 2 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Apr 2 | Get it Apr 2 - 4 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Apr 2 |
Customer Ratings | ||||||
Sound quality | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.2 | — | — |
Craftsmanship | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.3 | — | — |
For beginners | 4.7 | 4.3 | — | 4.6 | — | — |
Sold By | Adorama | Drummer's Planet | AIMEIS store | Amazon.com | GearNuts | Gear Hero HQ |
material | Mahogany Shell, Natural Rawhide Head | Nylon | Mahogany Wood, goatskin | Mahogany Wood | Synthetic | Synthetic |
model name | Rope Tuned Headliner | Rope Tuned Travel Series | — | 1 | SFDJ 10RP | Freestyle |
body material | Mahogany Wood | fiberglass | Mahogany Wood | Mahogany Wood | — | Wood |
weight | 3.44 kilograms | — | 500 grams | 3.5 kilograms | 5.1 pounds | 9.25 pounds |
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Customers like the quality, sound quality and appearance of the musical instruments. For example, they mention it's well-crafted, has a beautiful tone and is responsibly made from sustainable wood. That said, opinions are mixed on the tuning and size.
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Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the drum. They mention that it has a great sound, with all the tones being there from resounding bass to snappy rim shots. Some are happy with the quality and sound of the product.
"...The drum is sturdy/heavy, which helps with the sound quality/quality of the drum overall, but tough if you need to carry it around for awhile like I..." Read more
"...Except for the size, this drum sounds awesome, well constructed and is a good value...." Read more
"The most terrific sound a djembe can have. Highly recommended. Beginner or expert. A great look and sound...." Read more
"...It has great high sounds on the rim of the drum and a nice base sound when striking it in the center...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the musical instruments. They mention that it is an exceptionally well-crafted product, well-built, and responsibly made from sustainable wood. Some say that it's a very good instrument and a good choice for a student or an intermediate player. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The drum is sturdy/heavy, which helps with the sound quality/quality of the drum overall, but tough if you need to carry it around for awhile like I..." Read more
"...The first thing I noticed about this drum is it is truly hand made. The inside is very rough with signs of hand made workmanship...." Read more
"...A great look and sound. Simply wonderful sound and marvelous quality" Read more
"...This is very good quality and he loves it...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the djembe. They mention that it has a great look and sound. Some appreciate the symmetrical carving on the body and the finish is very good. Overall, most are happy with the quality and appearance of this musical instrument.
"...Highly recommended. Beginner or expert. A great look and sound. Simply wonderful sound and marvelous quality" Read more
"...It looks just like the picture and I love the material it is made out of.I’ve had this for a month now and it is very sturdy...." Read more
"...Excellent sound straight out of the box. Finish is very good and it looks very nice!My kids also enjoyed playing on it...." Read more
"...Outside of that and needing some serious tuning, the item looked new. You win some you lose some." Read more
Customers find the musical instruments well worth the price. They say it has a beautiful tone and is of good quality for the price of the drum. Some customers also mention that the drum is not cheap and is very strongly built.
"...for the size, this drum sounds awesome, well constructed and is a good value...." Read more
"I didn't know what to expect because of the low price. I am very happy I took a chance on buying this drum...." Read more
"...playing West African music with others, this Meinl now has a decent sound for the price and the fact that it's not made of a genuine African djembe..." Read more
"...In conclusion, definitely worth the investment for it’s price!" Read more
Customers find the drum easy to use. They say it provides hours of entertainment and is a good filler for boring moments. The 10 inch head provides a nice area to play while balancing a more petite instrument. Customers also say it's a great addition to jam sessions and perfect for learning rhythms.
"...It's a good filler for boring moments, and even though it's so simplistic, it's fun and entertaining. Now I need to buy another for his brother!" Read more
"...The 10 inch head provides a good area to play while balancing a more petit instrument which make for easy travel...." Read more
"...Love the sound, and tuning the drum withe 'Mali Weave' is interesting and fun.Quality is excellent." Read more
"...Really great find and really fun to play!" Read more
Customers like the portability of the musical instruments. They mention it has decent portability, is easy to carry to drum circles, and is lightweight.
"...Overall, the drum is great quality, and has decent portability!..." Read more
"...However, the African woods are heavier, so this is easy to carry to drum circles." Read more
"It sounded nice and deep, but the weight of drum, it was too heavy for me." Read more
"...good area to play while balancing a more petit instrument which make for easy travel. This Djembe is a great buy fun to play. Highly recommended!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the drum. Some mention that it's about the perfect size, while others say that it is a little small for them.
"...It has a nice range of sound for its size and pairs well with full sized djembe's." Read more
"...It's definitely bigger than I anticipated, but the size helps keep you from hunching over too much when sitting down to play." Read more
"...It fits my 8-year old very well, works for adult ok, which makes me thinking that 13' one is probably more ideal for adults...." Read more
"...I have 7" hands so this drum is a little small for me, especially when the playing surface measures 8 3/4"...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the tuning of the musical instruments. Some mention that the tuning instructions are included, making it easy to tune yourself. Others say that the drum was badly in need of tuning and that the goat skin head will not stay in tune for long.
"...im going to regret this!" But i didn't! This hand drum came very naturally to him as a bass player, and as a guitarist and singer myself i was..." Read more
"...It's made of a nice hard wood, one solid piece. Easy to tune yourself if you look it up!..." Read more
"...I received this in perfect condition, well packaged. It is 'loosely' tuned as all of them are because depending on here you are going to use them,..." Read more
"...It's a good filler for boring moments, and even though it's so simplistic, it's fun and entertaining. Now I need to buy another for his brother!" Read more
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The first thing I noticed about this drum is it is truly hand made. The inside is very rough with signs of hand made workmanship. I can't speak for anyone else but I love that. You can tell an Indonesian carver made this drum. It is exactly as described except the head isn't 10". I have 7" hands so this drum is a little small for me, especially when the playing surface measures 8 3/4". The drum head measures 9 1/2" from side to side, not including the mounting material. When I play this drum, I'm using all fingers and no palm at all which isn't recommended.
Except for the size, this drum sounds awesome, well constructed and is a good value. I'm keeping this one, not only for it's design and cool factor but also for the possibly get others interested. For someone with smaller hands than I have, it will be great for them. Sound wise, it is better than I expected and much better than I heard on youTube.
If you are looking for a good drum case to carry it in make sure you get the dimensions of the case because the one I bought was a bit too big and I had to use styrofoam to make the drum fit. Happy drumming folks.
I guess I should be glad he was practicing??? :)
This is very good quality and he loves it. I've had good success with Meinl on other percussion (cajon build kit) and some accessories, and this is no different.