Meinl Darbuka Hand Engraved Copper Doumbek

Clear, comfortable on the hands and beautifully sounding, the Meinl Hand Engraved Copper Doumbek has it all. The first element to note is just how beautiful this instrument is. Hand engraved, you can not only hear, but you can see the care that has gone into this drum. In earthy colours, the colour tone of the drum is understated, letting the design itself grab the audience's focus. It doesn't just look good, however. Meinl have used their decades of percussion manufacturing prowess to make this Doumbek sound stunning. Clear and highly resonant, with a great response to even the lightest of playing, the drum is both incredibly sensitive, but also impressively authoritative at higher volumes. The tone soars above other percussion if playing in larger arrangements, while still holding round warmth at the low end to keep the sound itself substantial, without being muddy. It is also very comfortable to play. The goblet-shaped body is easy to grip, no matter what playing position, meaning that you can keep the drum steady sitting down even when playing at a high velocity. The vinyl covering protects your hands without affecting the sound whatsoever, whereas the synthetic head offers a smooth rebound for ultra-natural playing. Highly durable, if played right, the head will last a few years, but even if it doesn't, this product comes with a spare head! The tuning is very stable, and this Doumbek comes with a tuning key so you can absolutely perfect the sound!