Our Mali Pro Djembe selection represents some of the finest African-built djembes available anywhere. Typically drums of this quality are carved in Mali, then finished (skin, rings, rope, etc..) in the US. But our Malis are imported direct from the builders as complete drums, leaving more value-added with the African artisans. The wood selection, materials, and craftsmanship on carving and fixing are according to our precise feedback over a long partnership with our African artisans, all resulting in a superb sound response right out of the box. If you are looking for a high-end, professional grade djembe, but don't want to pay $500-$650 for a djembe custom built in the US, our Mali Pro Djembe will fit the bill. These are the best African-built djembes we offer, and we guarantee you be more than satisfied! From the heart of the culture that gave us the djembe, our Mali Pro Djembe features:
Carved by hand in Mali in the traditional method out of a single piece of specialty hardwood (includes Dugura, Lenke, Hare, Acajou)
Thick Mali goat skin head, installed while skin is warm and fresh, shaved close for comfortable playing surface
Three top ring system, sized tight, locking in tension and maintaining sound quality and making tuning more efficient
High quality imported rope with minimal stretch. Color varies between black with flecks to multi-color mix, both shown in photos. Extra rope for tuning.
Cloth wrapped flesh and top/bottom rings to protect skin and rope
Multiple coats of shea butter/karite to help wood acclimate and prevent cracking
Well shaped bearing edge, curved inside and out, for comfort and sound quality
Vertical ropes precision tuned, with first few tuning knots done in our shop
Full base carvings include variety of geometric designs, according to artists creativity
Our 13x24 Mali Pro Djembe is a standard size instrument for most adult drummers, suitable for women or men who want an exceptional sounding, easy to play African-made djembe. Our Mali dje...
This 14"x24" Mali Pro Djembe is an oversize drum, suitably sized for an advanced drummer with larger hands or whose playing technique requires a larger playing surface. Each of our Mali d...
There is no place you can go to find a 15" Mali djembe of this quality, for this price. Extra large Mali djembes are hard to find anyway, but those who demand this size will know this is ...
SORT BY:
