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Meinl African Talking Drum with Mahogany Wood Shell and Wooden Beater-NOT Made in China-Large Size Goat Skin Heads, 2-Year Warranty, (ATD-L) Meinl African Talking Drum with Mahogany Wood Shell and Wooden Beater-NOT Made in China-Large Size Goat Skin Heads, 2-Year Warranty, (ATD-L)

Meinl African Talking Drum with Mahogany Wood Shell and Wooden Beater-NOT Made in China-Large Size Goat Skin Heads, 2-Year Warranty, (ATD-L)

Meinl African Talking Drum with Mahogany Wood Shell and Wooden Beater-NOT Made in China-Large Size Goat Skin Heads, 2-Year Warranty, (ATD-L) Meinl African Talking Drum with Mahogany Wood Shell and Wooden Beater-NOT Made in China-Large Size Goat Skin Heads, 2-Year Warranty, (ATD-L)
$ 54.99

Score By Feature

Based on 181 ratings
Value for money
9.48
Craftsmanship
9.52

OveReview Final Score

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Product Description

Drum shell carved from mahogany Meinl talking drums offer uncompromising sound and resonance thanks to their rich tone and solid construction.
Heads made from goat skins They are fixed and tuned using nylon ropes that are manipulated to bend the notes of the drum when squeezed, to produce a warm tone for both high and low pitches
The drum comes with a wooden beater that can be used to play the instrument with proper technique and to achieve the best sound.
This hand-carved shell is formed into the shape of an hourglass and decorated in an earthy design with a hand-carved motif
A traditional sound these drums originated in West Africa and are still used in Yoruba music to this day

Questions & Answers

What was the place of drum production?

The wood used for this item is certified and comes from Indonesia. As far as I can tell, the tags are still

Can you play the drum with the included curved beater?

It did in mine

The skins can be changed, but is it hard to do so?

There must be a way to do this. I guess you can think of it as

Would you happen to know where I can purchase a large drum bag?

An African print bag in a medium size

Selected User Reviews For Meinl African Talking Drum with Mahogany Wood Shell and Wooden Beater-NOT Made in China-Large Size Goat Skin Heads, 2-Year Warranty, (ATD-L)

A perfect choice of talking drum
5/5

I am impressed with its quality. In my first home, I needed to make sure I spent the money I had wisely and with the best judgment. I was not disappointed with this decision because I relied on reviews for guidance. The first one I received had something that was loose inside, but since they are handmade, I understand that it is expected to have some defect. However, since it was new and fixable, I exchanged for a good one and am now very pleased with it. I liked it even when it was the old one. Despite its nice sound, beautiful appearance, and comforting feel, it gets everyone's attention. My favorite part of the strap is its heavy duty. I think it's a great drum for the money and it's of good quality.

Pedro Blankenship
Pedro Blankenship
| Mar 02, 2021
The talking drum is well made and of good quality
5/5

It has outstanding drum heads made of synthetic material that are strong and durable. There's nothing funny about the tiny stick that came with it. I was fortunate to have my usual talking drum stick that has a rounded There is a risk that the drum heads will be damaged by the small stick that came with it. I like the key percussion. Just be aware that the drum is high. That's what I like! A real talking drumstick is worth its weight in gold.

Parker Mullins
Parker Mullins
| Feb 03, 2021
I was expecting the beater to come with it, but it did not
4/5

I like the drum very much. It's very pleasant to play and sounds great. It states that the product comes with a beater, but it did not come with one. It is impossible to get in touch with Over the weekend I couldn't wait for a return since I needed it at the end of the week. Playing it with a stick was what I used.

Kristian ASHTON
Kristian ASHTON
| Nov 03, 2020
This company has disappointed me very much
3/5

The talking drum which I recently purchased is defective. The seam on the skin has come apart. Poor craftsmanship and quality of the skin have resulted in dry rot on the drum's skin, which is supposed to have held together for a long time. It has lasted and plays well. I have a talking drum of a smaller size that was purchased from this company.

Julio Stanton
Julio Stanton
| Aug 13, 2020
The fun part
5/5

It keeps you busy for quite some time and has quite a few tones to offer you. I like to make the drum talk and make it talk to me.

Jayleen Joyce
Jayleen Joyce
| Apr 28, 2021
Please do not order if you wish to play the drums
3/5

I am extremely disappointed because the striker, which they claim comes with the drum, did not arrive and I could not play the drum properly without it.

Meredith SANDERSON
Meredith SANDERSON
| Mar 26, 2021
I am please with this
5/5

The best is yet to come! Salutations, and peace! The Blessings of Michael Kimboy leisure, Michael Kimboy.

Adelaide Ingram
Adelaide Ingram
| May 20, 2021
I'm very impressed with this drum! For forty bucks I can't speak more highly of this drum, but it is very well made and it looks great
5/5

As soon as it arrived and even more so after playing it, I was immensely impressed.

Quentin Campos
Quentin Campos
| Aug 27, 2020