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new product of the day: DEEP SHELL TARS WITH TRUE FEEL SYNTHETIC HEAD

24 Mar 2010

Deep Shell Tars have an internal tuning system, and a traditional thumb hole grip for comfortable playing in the traditional style. Our True Feel synthetic head has a great sound that is consistent under variable conditions. This makes True Feel an ideal choice for recording projects, or for outdoor play. The Deep Shell Tars are coming in a stunning burl finish and the following sizes are available:

- 12"   FD12T-D-TF
- 14"   FD14T-D-TF
- 18"   FD18T-D-TF


new product of the day: FRAME DRUM HOLDER

23 Mar 2010

Sometimes a favorite frame drum just needs to be mounted on a percussion rack. That´s why we designed a compact, light weight frame drum holder that is completely adjustable to fit any frame drum. Four rounded vertical "fingers" slide along individual tracks, and are secured by a knurled knob. This sets the spacing. The frame drum is secured when two spring-loaded screws are tightened so that the vertical fingers grip the frame from inside and out. Set-up and break-down go fast. Steel mounting clamp fits any standard rod. 

new product of the day: "BLUE SKY FADE" HEADLINER SERIES CONGAS

22 Mar 2010

The 11" & 12" pair of Headliner Series Congas is a full-sized entry level conga set. They have superb projection, warm tones, light weight and features found on professional congas. They offer outstanding quality and great value in the budget price range. This is a pair of congas you will want to keep around as you develop you skills. Our new model comes in a fresh Blue Sky Fade.

The congas are equipped with hand selected buffalo heads, 8 mm strong tuning lugs, original MEINL style tuning brackets, 2 mm rounded rims and a black powder coated hardware.

Each set comes with height adjustable basket stands with quick set up system and a tuning key.

new product of the day: "ANTIQUE MAHOGANY BURST" FREE RIDE SERIES WOODCRAFT BONGOS

19 Mar 2010

The MEINL Woodcraft Bongos, just as the Woodcraft Congas, stand for tradition combined with exceptional workmanship. Only the fines hand selected materials are used to produce this premium bongos which produce the authentic loud bongo slap.

Our newest Woodcraft Bongo (WB500AMB) is equipped with the MEINL Free Ride Suspension System (German patent), chrome plated hardware, True Skin cow heads, 8 mm strong tuning lugs, 4 mm traditional TTR-Rims and a resonance shaping area.

The bongo comes in a luscious new Antique Mahogany Burst finish and includes accessory pouch, L-shaped tuning key and tune up oil.

new product of the day: ALUMINUM DOUMBEK, HAND ENGRAVED

18 Mar 2010

MEINL Doumbeks come from the same geographical points of origin as the darbukas, and are a favourite choice of drum for percussionists world-wide. Our doumbeks feature an ergonomic, Egyptian-style rounded rim with internal tuning lugs and a synthetic head. The bearing edge is carefully machined to assure consistent tuning. The doumbeks are well suited for fast finger-roll techniques and have a strong projection.

Our new aluminum doumbek (HE-3018) comes in a ornamental hand graving and produces snappy mid east sounds. The doumbek includes a carrying bag, spare head and a tuning key.

product of the day: NINO DESIGNER SERIES DJEMBE

17 Mar 2010

The Djembe is the most popular African drum. Even first time players are quickly able to draw different tones from this great instrument.
The NINO Deep Sea Designer Series Djembe (NINO23DS) has a diameter of 10" and a height of 21" and is the perfect drum for children in kindergarten or elementary school. It is easy tunable and comes in a very attractive design.

new product of the day: NAPA HEADS

16 Mar 2010

The new MEINL Napa Heads add a whole new flavor for the low-end drums. The heads feature a two-layer construction with a strong, thin mylar (plastic) underlayer, and a soft Napa surface, securely bound together in a metal hoop. The thicker surface layer dampens and softens the attack, while eliminating any unwanted higher frequencies. They are easily switched with our traditional surdo heads for a very different sound, lending a kind of surging or swelling feeling to a groove.

The following sizes are available:

- 16" (HEAD-66)
- 18" (HEAD-67)
- 20" (HEAD-68)
- 22" (HEAD-69)