Schalloch Aluminum Darbuka, 8 Inches
From Schalloch
This Turkish design of the Schalloch Aluminum Darbuka Drum has resonant low tones and strong high tones, with a wide range between the 2 registers. Rims feature a square-shaped edge that enables finger-snapping techniques that aren't possible with Egyptian-style rims. The hand drum has an aluminum body with Mylar head. Lightweight and very portable.
Amazon Sales Rank: #6626 in Musical Instruments Brand: Schalloch Model: 500.104
Darbuka 101 If you've ever considered wanting to learn Darbuka or are looking for a reasonably priced goblet drum with a price that might seem like a steal, this drum is exactly it. Had I known this drum was being sold at this price years ago I would've been rattling and rolling my fingers over the drum head of this wonderful instrument long ago! I was skeptic at first that a drum that I've heard and learned so much about could go for a price like this without some kind of repercussions of it being faulty or something similar of the sort-- I was wrong! This drum is fabulous, despite the fact that there are known 'professional' darbukas out there that exist, this is still a wonderful instrument at an amazing price that won't disappoint. It offers great range of sound with sharp, resonant 'teks' and heavy, bass-filled 'doums' and rimshots on this piece come out clear, crisp and loud. Though I may acquire several 'upperclass' darbukas along the way, I honestly believe this drum alone is going to be a long favored item by me, as it was and always will be the reason I got into darbukas and hand drums to begin with. It's served me well, still serves me well and if there's any doubt in your mind about this drum, relinquish such thoughts because this drum will not disappoint you. Users Note: Remember to tune the head ever so often, as punishing blows with average use will hinder the drum and you'll notice it by the way it sounds. The drum will begin to sound muted, dull, a little bland but give the drum a good tightening of the heads and you're back to base one with sheer bliss of this drum's outstanding quality. A mind-blowing purchase, really. Fun little instrument for the whole family My son received this for Christmas last year and it has been so much fun for the entire family. It has a nice sound to it and it is very sturdy. My one and only complaint is that if kids stick their hands in the underside then they get black stuff all over their hands. We've just had to make a rule that your hand cannot go inside the darbuka. Even with that little issue I give this 5 stars. Love this darbuka Schalloch Aluminum Darbuka, 8 Inches I have several drums, and this is my favorite sounding one. I am very happy with the quality too. The drum is well balanced and made to last. Highly recommended.
