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(More customer reviews)Hey y'all, this is an awesome drum. I have played many so-called real djembes (this one is fully fiberglass) made from various woods aka "rope tuned" and I have to tell ya, the trade off is VERY SMALL, almost non existant.
For one thing, if you compare this drum to a real rope tuned handmade djembe, you better make sure you have a good one --- and there are VAST differences in handmade djembes.
One thing to know is that Mienl is a top name in drums and related. Their cymbals are world-class, as is their world percussion.
I have played many drums at various gatherings and drum circles... then one day, and tbh, I was in the market to chose my next djembe, I played a dude's Meinl djembe. The one he had was a 13" wooden one with lug tunings and I loved it more than any drum I had ever played. I was so blown away. He told me that he had another one from Mienl and loved that one too.
I was sold.
I looked into the one he had and this one too.
Decided to get this one. I like modern man made materials, just do. Less room to move and shift tune, shape, etc... and the manufacturing is gonna be ON every time, esp with this company! THEY RULE! I looked around and found mine for $399 too. You might think this is kind of steep for a djembe. It is, without a doubt, but I am here to say that this is a sweet high quality djembe that is unmatched - truly a professional drum. I do not for one second regret spending $399 on this drum. Think of it this way: You get what you pay for and you pay for what you get, you know?
I play this almost every week in a drum circle as well as jamming with people here and there. I have had the drum for two years, and every single time I play it, I am amazed by the tone, and how warm it is.
The high end slap is killer. Very loud and quick. No sluggishness or over-ring at all. The mid-tone is sweet too. I would say that the bess isn't as deep as many drums, but when you consider the size of this drum (its a little smaller than a lot of comparable djembes) it is not a mystery.
All and all, two years down the road I am still very happy. If the drum were a woman (girlfriend), we would still be having hot sex two years in....... thats how sexy and hot this drum is. I love the sparkle too, it staands out everywhere I go. I like to let other people play it only to watch them react to it. EVERYONE who has played my fiberglass Mienl is shocked at how controlled and at the same time, responsive, that baby is.
HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
This drum rules, BUY IT, I cannot recommend it enough.
Peace.
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