Extra deep "doum" lows and crisp "teks" — Meinl aluminum bass doumbeks produce ultra-low doums with cracking teks to give you a deeper, warm sound for traditional Middle-Eastern music, contemporary pop, drum circles, classroom music or just to play to fun18 1/4" cast aluminum shell with leatherette wrap — made from a cast mold, the aluminum shell delivers with an authentic tone that cuts through other instruments, and it is exceptionally durable — features a black leatherette wrap for a unique look
Made in Turkey — central to the origin and heaviest use of the doumbek (Mid-East, North Africa, Eastern Europe and South Asia), Meinl doumbeks are made by skilled experts in Turkey with local knowledge, superb craftsmanship and consistent quality
All-weather synthetic head — this drum is outfitted with a tunable, ultra-durable 10" synthetic head that resists elements of changing weather while responding with sharp, ringing highs and low tones that resonate freely — tuning key included (8 lugs)Comfortable flush rim — sitting at an even level with the drum head, Meinl doumbeks feature a flush, rounded rim that allows for easy execution of teks, finger rolls and doum strokes with total control and comfort