Specifications
- Diameter: 50 cm
- Height: 7 cm
- Material: beech wood, four-layer bent and glued
- Wall thickness: 10–12 mm
- Weight: approx. 350 g
- Finish: sawn, untreated
- Origin: Germany
Sound and character
The 50 cm frame drum is a steady inhabitant of the deeper sound range. Paired with horsehide, it produces a deep, long-resonating fundamental, accompanied by strong yet nuanced overtones. A size designed for sustained use that fills a ceremonial space with ease.
How to use
This size is the classic choice for professional ceremonial and therapeutic drums. The four-layer beech construction makes sure the pull of the laced hide will not warp the frame. Because of the larger surface, we recommend pairing it with one of Feeltone's larger horsehides.
Why this product
The base for a serious, sonically impressive drum. Ideal for group sound work, therapy, ceremony. Thanks to careful craft work, it stays true for decades.
Care tips
- Wear gloves while working — the surface may have splinters.
- Sand the hide contact edge lightly smooth.
- Oiling delivers a more beautiful, longer-lasting surface.
About Feeltone
Feeltone is a craft instrument workshop in Lassan, northern Germany, founded by Ingo Böhme. For more than two decades they have built monochords, sound beds, sound chairs and ceremonial drums for therapists, sound artists and meditation practitioners. Every instrument is hand-built from certified sustainable woods and finished with natural treatments (hard wax oil).