Specifications
- Material: raw full-thickness cowhide, small-scale German sourcing
- Diameter: 90 cm (extra large; size refers to the frame, the hide is larger for the feeltone overhang)
- Weight: approx. 900 g
- Origin: Germany, hand-cut
- Use: for extra-large, monumental frame drums
Sound and character
The 90 cm full-thickness cowhide produces a truly cathedral-like voice: enormous fundamental, deep vibration, rich layered overtones. The drum carries far and can pull a whole audience into shared resonance with a single strike. This is master-level material for sound work and ceremony.
How to use
For monumental ceremonial frame drums, usually played on a stand or suspended. At this size the whole body and breath join the playing, making the experience exceptionally strong in therapeutic groups, sound circles or concerts. Pre-cut, ready to lace.
Why this product
You receive the raw material for a serious, professional instrument. A hide this large is hard to come by — small German farms produce it only occasionally. The full thickness guarantees maximum power and durability.
Care tips
- Soaking can take up to 8 hours to fully wet the entire surface.
- Always lace with a partner, tightening in several passes.
- Full drying may take 4-7 days.
- Keep in a humidity-stable room and avoid sudden climate changes.
About Feeltone
Feeltone is a hand-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-made from certified sustainable wood and finished with natural hard-wax oil.