 All our drums are totally
handcrafted (skins, rings, body) following traditional designs/methods and may be customised by request
(there are many different stains/finishes available).
All our drum heads are made from
natural materials and guaranteed...if you don't see it, ask! Click
pictures for large view
We also have access to
quality Djembe, Tabla and Doumbek - please contact us
for information.
We also repair/refurbish
drums, contact us for more information. |
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The Oscar™ Drum is so popular it has its own page
- here!
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Drum in need of repair or service? A little "tune-up? Click
here...
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An amazing development in
percussion from the enlightened minds at Tribal Thunder - it's one drum that
sounds like...well...at least four! "The Gemini"...exclusively from Tribal Thunder!
Drum
& video © 2007 Tribal Thunder & Oscar De Los Santos
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Ashiko "Pony" Drum:
(Named for the Celtic Horse Goddess
"Epona")
This is a
hybrid design that
Tribal Thunder developed - a perfect mix of
Ashiko and Djembe! The drums are built like the Ashiko (pine staves) but are
somewhat shorter with larger heads (like a Djembe). The large head and small
throat make for an incredibly powerful sound! The rings for this premium
drum are leather wrapped and there are more ties for greater stability and
balance in the head. Must be heard to be believed!
Basic "Pony": $280
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Ashiko Pony
w. "Blood Stain" |
Head size
comparison to
regular Ashiko (left) |
Height
comparison to
regular Ashiko (left) |
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Ashiko Moon Drum:
- original 13 stave hardwood construction
- traditional tying and tightening of
head, including handle (no nails or pegs)
- custom design & stain available
- head diameter aprox. 9"
- height aprox. 25" and up
- Price: $160 - $200
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Four Winds Drum (Medicine
Drum):
- traditional Native Medicine Drum,
played by hand, 'tipper' or mallet
- head is tied traditionally (not
nailed) with tuning string
- Maple or Cherry wood body
- aprox. diameter 14" - 15"
- Price: $200 - $250
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Bodhrán (bahr-ran):
- traditional Celtic drum (similar
design as the Four Winds Drum)
- can be
played by hand, 'tipper' or mallet
- head is tied traditionally (not
nailed) with tuning string
- Maple or Cherry wood body
- hand painted with traditional
Celtic knotwork
- aprox. diameter 14" - 15"
- Price: $200 - $250
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Djun-Djun:
- large drum for a large sound
- double head wood construction
- height aprox. 20"
- head diameter aprox. 14"
- Price: $240 - $320
(varies with size & wood)
If you have seen us perform, this is
similar to our large drums "Thunder" and "Big Boom" |
Cajone (ka-hone):
Imagine having a single
drum that you can play five different kinds of percussion at once...and you
can sit on it! Adds a whole new meaning to "band in a box".
A very powerful sound that must be heard to be truly appreciated!
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A traditional African drum carved from
a single piece of wood. We generally import the bodies and skin them
ourselves; contact us for availability and
pricing.
Artwork
can be added to the skin using Henna - quite a striking appearance (pardon
the pun). |
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Doumbek are found from North Africa,
throughout Turkey, the Middle East and across to India & Pakistan. They
have a very distinctive, "bright" sound. They are popularly associated
with music for Belly Dancing.
Doumbek are generally made with an
aluminium body with a key-tunable head made from either goatskin or mylar
(synthetic). This makes them small, light and very responsive to touch;
contact us for availability and pricing. |
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Native to Northern India, the Tabla
is a unique drum that is heard in music throughout India, Pakistan, Sri
Lanka and frequently in popular music.
It's sound is unique - largely due
to the unusual method of stringing and tuning the head. The skin on the
head is, in fact, layered with a "hot spot", giving the Tabla a sound like
no other drum!
We import these original,
hand-crafted drums from India; contact us for
availability and pricing. |
