Remo 25" x 14" Tunable Djembe, Kinte Kloth Design

by Remo

Product Features

• 14" diameter x 25" high tunable djembe, with a synthetic Fiberskyn 3® head.
• The Acousticon™ shell features the KinteKloth design FabriFinish™.
• Comes with a rope carrying handle and a tuning key.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 29 x 20 x 19 inches ; 22 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 57 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0002IHEE0
• Item model number: 832020
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #38,162 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)

Product Description

The djembe is the former "long distance phone" of West Africa. In Africa, the djembe now functions as a "healing" drum, used in many ceremonies, from weddings to funerals. Presently the djembe is the most popular African drum played in Europe. Based on the traditional djembe tone and form, combined with Remo's modern advances, these drums have a wide tonal range with crystal clear heights and a rich deep bass sound. The Acousticon™ shell is manufactured from recycled hardwood fibers and is unaffected by climatic changes; the Fiberskyn 3® head gives an outstanding authentic ethnic drum sound.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Production Djembe Drum Made., February 16, 2011

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WaterRabbit "CapeCodMediaKing" (Cape Cod, MA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Remo 25" x 14" Tunable Djembe, Kinte Kloth Design (Electronics)

I bought this exact Remo 14" Djembe drum used from my local drum shop. The finish on mine is also the same as photo " Kinte Kloth " and that was the feature that got me to buy it, the first time I saw it. The pattern gives it a really cool West African look, as I understand it each tribe uses a different pattern and combination of colors, like how the clans in Scotland each use a different Tartan. The sound is awesome, no weird buzzing or rattles, it is " tight as a drum " ! I am still very much a beginner even after a year, proper technique really takes some work and it is very easy to think that the Djembe is a simple instrument but to master it is no joke.
Another cool thing about it is that the weather won't affect it like one made from wood and goat skin. Tuning is easy, after a while many things can cause the drum head to get loose, just add small turns on the adjusters, going from one side to the other, a little bit at a time till it sounds and feels snappy and alive. The head is made from a product that really looks and feels like real goat skin, without all the ropes to loosen and tighten all the time. In defense of the wooden/goat skin Djembes, if you have the money and can deal with the inconsistencies and tuning, if it was made by a good craftsmen, then a bigger, better sound cannot be found any where else, wood is the best sound. But for anything other than studio recording or playing professionally, the Remo Djembe is more drum than anyone should need for jamming, drum circles, home use, etc., Check one out and you will be happy ! Good Luck and Practice, Practice, Practice !!! WaterRabbit aka Joseph W., Cape Cod, MA, USA

5.0 out of 5 stars The best sound, January 3, 2012

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Sironaj Hindawi - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Remo 25" x 14" Tunable Djembe, Kinte Kloth Design (Electronics)

Very powerful in sound and enjoyed playing it over and over and over. Easily adjusted and carry around. highly recommended.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great product - be careful from who you purchase., July 31, 2006

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A. Khosla "houziwang" (Los Altos, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Remo 25" x 14" Tunable Djembe, Kinte Kloth Design (Electronics)

The Remo Djembe is fabulous. But be careful of using West Music. I expected (and paid for) two day delivery. Well they mean two days after they get around to processing your order, not that they will deliver it in two days. It's been 5 days now, and it still hasn't been sent out.