Africa Heartwood Project Paragon Professional Djembe Drum from Mali – 15″x25″ Super Jumbo Size, Percussion Instrument, Solid Hardwood, Thick Goat Skin, 3-Top Ring Tuning, Ready to Play

The 15″x25″ Paragon Heartwood Mali Professional Djembe Drum is a mega-oversize African djembe, suitably sized for an advanced drummer with larger hands or whose playing technique requires an extra large playing surface. Each of our Mali djembe hand drums are crafted by expert carvers using specialty hardwoods, finished with top-rate skin and rope, always with the 3-top ring tuning system. Shells are selected from Hare, Lenke, Dugura, and Aajou, healthy and well seasoned. At proper tension these 15″ djembes have an exceptionally huge bass response, thick, rich slaps with deep, strong open tones. These are among the elite complete djembes available anywhere from Mali.Here is what this Mali djembe musical instrument features: 14.75-15.25″ OSD wood, 24-25″ full height, 10-11″ OSD base, 20-24 lbs. Inventory includes Hare, Lenke, Dugura, and Acajou hardwoods, solid one piece construction, uniform thickness, imported direct. Wood seasoned and handcarved in Mali, West Africa, treated inside and out with lots of shea butter and coconut oil. Thick Mali goat skin, wet shaved and hydrated with a bit of shea butter. 5mm braided rasta drum rope for the 28-30 pairs of vertical ropes, first row of tuning started (most will have brighter rasta rope, not the black mix rope). 4mm mix rasta color drum rope for top loops and bottom loops, double hitch loop pattern on bottom ring. Bright cloth used to wrap bottom and top rings, including flesh hoop to prevent rust damage to skin. Extra tuning rope included, wrapped around neck for storage. All 1/4″ rings custom fitted very tight, keeps tension even. 3 top ring tuning systems locks in tension and makes tuning more efficient. Well shaped bearing edge, hand rounded on both edges for playing comfort, skin safety, and sound quality. Simple geometric deep carved designs cover half to full base.

Features

• SUPER JUMBO SIZE FOR ADVANCED PLAYERS – At 15″x25″, this oversized djembe provides an expansive playing surface, ideal for advanced drummers and perfect for drumming circles where a large playing area enhances sound projection and dynamics, delivering warm, full bass, strong open tones, and thick rich slaps.
• PREMIUM HARDWOOD & GOAT SKIN – Hand-carved from seasoned hardwoods such as Hare, Lenke, Dugura, and Acajou, this djembe African drum is treated with shea butter and coconut oil for longevity. Topped with thick Mali goat skin, wet-shaved and hydrated, it produces warm bass and crisp slaps for quality sound right out of the box.
• 3-TOP RING TUNING SYSTEM & RASTA ROPE – Equipped with a secure 3-top ring tuning system and durable 5mm braided rasta ropes, this djembe includes 28-30 pairs of vertical ropes and an extra tuning rope. The cloth-wrapped top and bottom rings prevent rust damage, ensuring long-lasting quality.
• ENHANCED ERGONOMICS & SOUND CONTROL – Features hand-rounded bearing edges on both ends for improved playing comfort, skin safety, and sound quality. The 14.75-15.25″ outer shell diameter (OSD) tapers to a 10-11″ base, contributing to powerful sound projection and stability.
• SUPPORTS A CAUSE – Your purchase of this djembe helps support the efforts of Africa Heartwood Project. Enjoy the satisfaction of knowing your purchase contributes to a meaningful cause while enjoying this musical instrument. Each sale aids in providing essential resources and support to communities in need, making your musical experience both enjoyable and impactful.