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new product of the day: RAMA SITA DELUXE DJEMBE

12 Jan 2010

This Deluxe Djembe (PROADJ3-XXL) is hand carved from a solid plantation grown Mahogany log, and exquisitely carved with figures from the Ramayama, the epic Hindu legend and love story of Rama and Sita.  Each djembe is a work of art and really unique. We make sure it sounds as good as it looks with top quality hand-selected goat skin heads, and the best pre-stretched HTP rope.
We cherish our Deluxe Djembes as a collectors item, and so will you. 

new product of the day: DEEP SHELL TARS

11 Jan 2010

The new MEINL Deep Shell Tars have an internal tuning system, and a traditional thumb hole grip for comfortable playing in the traditional style. The hand selected goat head is for warm sounds and snappy overtones and the deep shell offers excellent sound development and comes in a stunning burl finish. The following sizes are available:
  • 12" (FD12T-D)
  • 14" (FD14T-D)
  • 18" (FD18T-D)

new product of the day: "ARMY ISSUE" Headliner Designer Series Congas

08 Jan 2010

the MEINL Headliner Designer Series Congas are offered individually, and you can make up a trio of the three singles, nino, quinto, and conga. these three sizes create a full tonal range. the shown drums come in our matte and trendy Army Issue finish (HC10AI / HC11AI / HC12AI). they are equipped with hand selected buffalo heads, 8 mm strong tuning lugs, original MEINL style tuning brackets, 2 mm rounded rims, and black powder coated hardware.

each conga comes with a fully height adjustable basket stand and a tuning key!

new product of the day: "WILLOW ART" DESIGNER CAJON

07 Jan 2010

the new STRING DESIGNER SERIES CAJON (CAJ3WAF) has a fresh and stylish appeal. organic, fluid graphics take our cajons away from the "boxy-crate" look, and move them towards elegance. the resonating body is made out of ECO-friendly medium density fiberboard with applique graphics, while the frontplate is tulip wood. this cajon comes with an adjustable sizzle effect and with our integrated string mute system. it also features adjustable top corners, a padded sitting surface, and wide sound options.

new product of the day: FOOT RATTLE

05 Jan 2010

The MEINL FOOT RATTLE (FR1NT) goes with everything. marks pulse with moderate volume and warmth. great accessory for cajon or frame drum players!

new product of the day: GALAXY

04 Jan 2010

the GALAXY is a new invetion by bill saragosa. it has two resonant liquid chambers that are connected by a long steel spiral. the GALAXY is held in one had, while the other hand holds a beater, and it may be played something like a classical triangle. by slightly altering the position of the GALAXY, liguid inside the two chambers exerts variable dampening on the thin steel resonator plates. this is a very funky toy...