Standard Darbuka / “Goblet drum”

Darbuka is a goblet-shaped hand membraphone, with a single skin and a short, dry, piercing sound. Traditionally made of cast, its goat- or fish skin head is often glued to the shell rim. Its is tuned with heat (from a fire or by hand friction)

Nowadays, a darbuka can be made of cast iron, aluminium or ceramique with a natural or plastic head fixed to the instrument shell with screws that also allow the instrument's tuning.

Displayed model: Solist Egyptian darbuka in cast iron - pearly - Arabian model - Alexandria

Ideal for intermediate learners ans confirmed players, this pretty inexpensive model boasts a wide range of tones and will give anyone access to the full technical scope of the instrument and that of oriental percussion.

NB : This model is delivered with a basic cover as well as a spare drumhead and a tuning spanner.

Skin: plastic
(Head) diameter: 8"
Height: 17"
Shell: cast iron

Nota: 2 patterns are available for this model (depending on incomings). Contact us if you want to choose your pattern!

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