Deep "doum" lows and crisp "teks" Meinl aluminum doumbeks produce rich doum lows with cracking teks to give you a superb dynamic range for traditional Middle-Eastern music, contemporary pop, drum circles, classroom music or just to play to fun | 17 1/8" cast aluminum shell, hand engraved made from a cast mold, the aluminum shell delivers with an authentic tone that cuts through other instruments, and it is exceptionally durable features a hand engraved black gloss finish for a striking look | Made in Turkey central to the origin and heaviest use of the doumbek (Mid-East, North Africa, Eastern Europe and South Asia), Meinl doumbeks are made by skilled experts in Turkey with local knowledge, superb craftsmanship and consistent quality | All-weather synthetic head this drum is outfitted with a tunable, ultra-durable 8.5" synthetic head that resists elements of changing weather while responding with sharp, ringing highs and low tones that resonate freely tuning key included (8 lugs) | Comfortable flush rim sitting at an even level with the drum head, Meinl doumbeks feature a flush, rounded rim that allows for easy execution of...

Made entirely of aluminum, the Meinl doumbek has outstanding sound quality. The durable synthetic head easily and quickly changes range from deep, resonant "doum" lows to snapping, ringing highs that both fully project. These beautifully crafted instruments have a truly authentic sound that is native of music from the middle East, North Africa, and Eastern Europe. Professional world percussion players have gravitated to Meinl doumbeks due to their unsurpassed acoustic properties as well as their durability and fine craftsmanship. With the rim sitting flush to the head on these models, finger-snapping techniques are easily executed. The hand engraved ornamental design gives this drum a very unique aesthetic appeal.