Detail 01
Hand-carved mahogany shell
The shell is described as a single piece of plantation-grown mahogany.
Product detailSKU #1330097661052
MEINLHeadliner Black River Series Rope Tuned Djembe 8 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A hand-carved mahogany djembe with a goatskin head, traditional rope tuning, and a carved shell designed for grip.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Percussionists seeking a rope-tuned djembe
- Players who want mahogany shell construction and a goatskin head
- Drum circles, solo practice, or live performance
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Buyers who need a confirmed drum diameter before ordering
- Players seeking a non-rope-tuned djembe
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Goatskin head
The hand-selected head is described as producing deep bass notes and cutting high tones.
Detail 03
Mali weave rope tuning
The goatskin head is secured using traditional rope tuning.
Detail 04
Carved ripple motif
The shell pattern is described as providing a comfortable grip between the knees.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Verify the diameter with the seller: the supplied title says 8 in., while the description repeatedly identifies a 10 in. djembe.
- 02The supplied description identifies a pre-tuned goatskin head with traditional Mali weave rope tuning.
- 03The shell is hand carved from a single piece of plantation-grown mahogany and includes a ripple-pattern grip.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the djembe made from?
It has a hand-carved, single-piece plantation-grown mahogany shell and a hand-selected goatskin head.
02How is the head tuned?
It uses traditional Mali weave rope tuning and is described as pre-tuned.
03What size is this djembe?
The supplied data is inconsistent: the title says 8 in., while the description repeatedly says 10 in. Verify the size with the seller before buying.
04Where is it intended to be used?
The description identifies drum circles, solo practice, and live performance.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
5 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51330097661052
- Prop65
- WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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