Product Description
A large Pro Djembe drum, 50cm tall with a 22cm diameter, made from jackfruit wood with polyester rope tuning and a goatskin head. The Freedom Rhythm artwork is vivid and dynamic, evoking freedom and motion on the visual plane.
What is it for?
A main instrument for serious drummers, a working tool for circle leaders, a stage drum. The 22cm head can carry the rhythm of a larger group on its own. Excellent at festivals, concerts, outdoor community rituals and in the studio. The Freedom Rhythm design makes it stand out visually on stage as well.
Sound character
A 50cm body with a 22cm head produces a cavernous, deep bass that sustains and is physically felt. Jackfruit wood's bright, ringing overtones give the slap a sharp edge and keep the tone clean — almost at pitched, musical height. The polyester rope system provides precise tuning, crucial in concert work.
Who is it for?
Recommended for professional and advanced drummers, circle leaders, gigging musicians, sound therapists, studio musicians, and dance ensemble players. A serious gift for a professionally or committedly practising musician who leans towards dynamic, lively visuals.
Care and tuning
Fine adjustments to the rope knots control tension precisely. A larger skin surface is more climate-sensitive — check often. Use a humidifier in dry environments. Release tension for long storage. Keep in a soft case in a shaded, climate-stable spot.
Story and origin
The djembe has several centuries of history in West Africa's Mandé culture. The Pro series is made in Indonesia, where local masters carve it from jackfruit wood and build it with a modern polyester rope tuning system. The Freedom Rhythm graphic adds contemporary visual style to the traditional form.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Soul Sound and Freedom Rhythm models? Only the outer graphic — the build, size, wood, rope system and sound character are identical. Choose by visual style. How does rope tuning work? Sliding the knots downwards on the polyester rope increases tension; letting them upwards releases it. Always adjust several points evenly, working around the drum. How long does a goatskin head last? A well-cared-for djembe skin kept at moderate humidity can last for decades; under intensive concert use it may need replacing after 4-8 years. Replacement is a job for a specialist.
Playing tips
Pre-warm the skin with a minute of soft bass strokes before pushing into full volume; this extends head life. Work the three core sounds (bass, tone, slap) in a simple repeating pattern before adding variations. Keep wrists relaxed — the sound comes from the hand, not the arm.