Hand 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. Included in the box is a carrying bag, tuning key, and spare head.

Product Features

• CAST ALUMINUM SHELL, MADE IN TURKEY: Crafted with a hand engraved aluminum shell, the drum supplies deep low notes as well as ringing highs. It measures 17 1/8″ tall with an 8.5″ head.
• TUNABLE SYNTHETIC HEAD AND FLUSH RIM: A tunable and replaceable synthetic head provides powerful and rich sound. Finger-snapping techniques are easily executed on the flush rim.
• AUTHENTIC SOUND AND ARTISTRY: The shells are hand engraved with eye catching motifs that compliment the Middle-Eastern, North African and Eastern European sounds projected from the drum.
• PERFECT FOR ALL SETTINGS: Both professional and casual percussionists have gravitated to Meinl doumbeks due to their unsurpassed acoustic properties, durability and fine Turkish craftsmanship.
• OFFICIAL TWO-YEAR MEINL WARRANTY: All Meinl doumbeks carry a two-year manufacturer’s warranty when purchased from authorized retailers.