Compare Djembes

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Wooden Indonesian djembe drum with a animal hide head and black rope tuning mechanism on a light gray background

Small Rope-Tied African Wooden Djembe Drum from Ghana with a black rope around it on a light gray studio background

Wooden drum with a patterned base and red and black bead decoration on a white background

MahoganyAfrican Cedar WoodAfrican Cedar Wood
30cm (11") x D15cm (6")H32cm (12") x D23cm (9") D35cm (14") x H62cm (25")
600g3.5kg7kg
Medium Sustain (358ms)Medium Sustain (433ms)Medium Sustain (433ms)
Smooth Response (29ms)Fast Response (1ms)Fast Response (1ms)
Peak Volume (86dB)Peak Volume (94dB)Peak Volume (94dB)
Overall Volume (60dB)Overall Volume (74dB)Overall Volume (74dB)

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Choose Jati 6" for compactness.

Choose Ghanaian 9" for powerful bass.

Choose Ghanaian 14" for deep and resonant tones.