WENGE CAJON
The Tycoon Intercontinental Series Cajon is designed to help cajonists play and sound their very best.
AFRICAN DJEMBE
Meinl Travel Series Rope Tuned Djembes are great drums for professionals as well as those who just want to enjoy an afternoon playing at home.
CLADDAGH BODHRAN
Waltons' classic range of standard bodhrans are handcrafted from the finest woods, with heads made from real goatskin.
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14" Dominus Idiopan Tunable Steel Tongue Drums
$409.00
The Idiopan comes with a pair of mallets and display ring. It has an optional piezo pickup with standard 1/4" jack. Select the "With Pickup" option to see pricing.
The Idiopan Dominus 14" Tunable Steel Tongue Drum comes tuned to G Major pentatonic (E3 / G3 A3 B3 D4 E4 G4 A4 B4 D5). The Dominus is the male voice of the Opus series with warm deep bass tones and crisp highs tunable in 4 different octaves and 432Hz.
Here is a list of scales that are easy to tune on the Dominus:
G Major Penta* E3 / G3 A3 B3 D4 E4 G4 A4 B4 D5
Thalassa E3 / G3 B3 C#4 E4 F4 G4 B4 C#5 E5
Phrygian Penta Eb3 / G3 Bb3 C4 Eb4 F4 G4 Bb4 C5 Eb5
Amunet Eb3 / G3 Bb3 C#4 Eb4 F4 G4 Bb4 C#5 Eb5
Tahirah E3 / G3 A3 C4 D4 E4 G4 A4 C5 D5
Zephyra Eb3 / G3 Bb3 D4 Eb4 F4 G4 Bb4 D5 Eb5
Astraia Eb3 / G3 A3 C4 Eb4 F4 G4 A4 C5 Eb5
Sotiria E3 / G3 Bb3 C4 D4 E4 G4 Bb4 C5 D5
Xonsu E3 / G3 A3 C4 D4 E4 F#4 A4 C5 D5
*Standard Tuning
All tunings in A=440
Measurements:
Weight: 10 lbs
Length: 14"
Height: 5"
Width: 14"
This video from Idiopan will demonstrate how to tune your Steel Tongue Drum:
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Meinl Marathon Exclusive Series Wood Bongo
$159.99
The MEINL FWB200 Free Ride Series Wood Bongos are made from high quality components and produce a superb tone. The patented MEINL Free Ride System allows the bongo shells to resonate freely.
DRUM DETAILS
•Includes:
•L-shaped tuning key
•Tune Up oil
•Size: 6 3/4" Macho & 8" Hembra
•Material: Rubber Wood (Hevea brasiliensis Muell.-Arg.)
•Features:
•2.5 mm rounded SSR-Hoops
•8 mm strong tuning lugs
•Chrome plated hardware
•Hand selected buffalo heads
•MEINL Free Ride Suspension System (protected by patents in Germany)
•Finish: High gloss
•Colour: Aztec Red Fade
DRUM DETAILS
•Includes:
•L-shaped tuning key
•Tune Up oil
•Size: 6 3/4" Macho & 8" Hembra
•Material: Rubber Wood (Hevea brasiliensis Muell.-Arg.)
•Features:
•2.5 mm rounded SSR-Hoops
•8 mm strong tuning lugs
•Chrome plated hardware
•Hand selected buffalo heads
•MEINL Free Ride Suspension System (protected by patents in Germany)
•Finish: High gloss
•Colour: Gold Amber Sunburst
DRUM DETAILS
•Includes:
•L-shaped tuning key
•Tune Up oil
•Size: 6 3/4" Macho & 8" Hembra
•Material: Rubber Wood (Hevea brasiliensis Muell.-Arg.)
•Features:
•2.5 mm rounded SSR-Hoops
•8 mm strong tuning lugs
•Chrome plated hardware
•Hand selected buffalo heads
•MEINL Free Ride Suspension System (protected by patents in Germany)
•Finish: High gloss
•Colour: Natural
8" Lunabell Idiopan Tunable Steel Tongue Drums
$229.00
The Idiopan comes with a pair of mallets and display ring. It has an optional piezo pickup with standard 1/4" jack. Select the "With Pickup" option to see pricing.
The Idiopan Lunabell 8" Tunable Steel Tongue Drum comes tuned to the A Major pentatonic scale (E4 / A4 B4 C#5 E5 F#5 A5 B5). The Lunabell is the highest voice in the Opus series with crisp bright high notes tunable in 2 different octaves and 432Hz.
Here is a list of scales that are easy to tune on the Lunabell:
A Major Penta* E4 / A4 B4 C#5 E5 F#5 A5 B5
A Minor Penta E4 / A4 C5 D5 E5 G5 A5 C6
Melog-Selisir F4 / A4 Bb4 C5 E5 F5 A5 Bb5
Akebono F4 / A4 B4 C5 E5 F5 A5 B5
Sakura F4 / A4 Bb4 D5 E5 F5 A5 Bb5
Raga Desya Todi F4 / A4 C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 A5
Dominant 7th E4 / A4 B4 D5 E5 F#5 G5 A5
Kokin-Joshi E4 / A4 Bb4 D5 E5 G5 A5 Bb5
*Standard Tuning
All tunings in A=440
Measurements:
Weight: 3.5 lbs
Length: 8"
Height: 3.5"
Width: 8"
This video from Idiopan will demonstrate how to tune your Steel Tongue Drum.
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12" Meinl Goatskin Head Mizhar
$124.99
Mizhar has an internal tuning system, and a traditional thumb hole grip for comfortable playing in the traditional style. The deep shell offers excellent sound development and comes in a stunning burl finish. Those drums are available with a hand selected goat head or with a True Feel synthetic head.
Drum Details
•Includes: Allen wrench
•Material:
•Rubber Wood (Hevea brasiliensis Muell.-Arg.)
•Handselected goat head
•Features:
•Thumb hole for a good balance and comfortable playing
•Deep shell construction for full sound
•Internal lug tuning system
•Finish: Matte
•Diameter: 12"
•Depth: 4"
•Colour: Brown Burl View full product details
12" Domina Idiopan Tunable Steel Tongue Drums
$299.00
The Idiopan comes with a pair of mallets and display ring. It has an optional piezo pickup with standard 1/4" jack. Select the "With Pickup" option to see pricing.
The Idiopan Domina 12" Tunable Steel Tongue Drum comes tuned to the C Major pentatonic scale (G3 / C4 D4 E4 G4 A4 C5 D5). The Domina is the female voice of the Opus series with warm clean tones tunable in 3 different octaves and 432Hz.
Here is a list of scales that are easy to tune on the Domina:
C Major Penta* G3 / C4 D4 E4 G4 A4 C5 D5
C Minor Penta G3 / C4 Eb4 F4 G4 Bb4 C5 Eb5
Pygmy G3 / C4 D4 Eb G4 Bb4 C5 D5
Raga Desh G3 / C4 D4 F4 G4 B4 C5 D5
Blues Penta Gb3 / C4 Eb4 F4 Gb4 Bb4 C5 Eb5
Ionian Penta G3 / C4 D4 E4 G4 A4 C5 D5
Dorian Penta G3 / C4 D4 F4 G4 Bb4 C5 D5
Mixolydian Penta G3 / C4 D4 F4 G4 A4 C5 D5
All tunings in A=440
Measurements:
Weight: 8.5 lbs
Length: 12"
Height: 5"
Width: 12"
For a tuning demonstration, click here.
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22" Meinl Bahia Surdo Drum
$289.99
Bahia Surdos are made to celebrate Samba-Reggae. Each surdo is cut shorter than its Rio counterpart and typically worn much lower, on a belt. Our three sizes offer two great sounding fundos and a higher third-surdo.
DRUM DETAILS
•Includes: Tuning key
•Material: Aluminum
•Features:
•Chrome plated hardware
•10 tuning lugs
•Countersunk bolt lugs
•Two head options
•Logo applied from underneath the head (CN, US patent)
•Finish: Matte
•Diameter: 22"
•Depth: 18"
•Colour: Silver
DRUM DETAILS
•Includes: Tuning key
•Material: Six-ply hardwood shells
•Features:
•Chrome plated hardware
•10 tuning lugs
•Countersunk bolt lugs
•Two head options
•Logo applied from underneath the head (CN, US patent)
•Finish: Matte
•Diameter: 22"
•Depth: 18"
•Colour: African Brown
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