Djembe Drum 13" diameter, 60cm high, Pro Wide Top, wood

Please Note: This wide top djembe drum 13" has a 12" playing head diameter (=/- 0.5"). The overall diameter of the djembe is approx 13". Most other suppliers only quote the overall diameter, and so what they describe as '12" djembes' have 11" playing heads.

A professional quality, wide playing head diameter djembe with double knotting, hand carved interior, rubber base and a superb sound. The 12" playing head diameter of the '12 inch wide top djembe drum'  is  wider than most other 60cm djembes and is big enough for two-handed playing by adults The drum is relatively light and compact, reducing storage requirements and making it the perfect large drum for secondary schools, drumming circles and adult players.

This 'wide top 12 inch djembe drum - 60cm height' - has a bright, tight "slap" tone and a very deep, rounded bass tone. You can see the relative size of this djembe to the other Pro Wide Tops in our range in the two group photos below. There's also a photo of the drum on one of our djembe stands (available separately) - these are particularly useful in SEN settings as they allow the drum to be set at any angle.

Each drum is turned from a single piece of mahogany and has professional quality, pre-stretched stringing and a thick, natural goatskin head for a long life and a mellow tone.

Other features which keep our djembes ahead of the competition are the rubber base that protects both the drum and the floor and the extra smooth finishing inside and out (no splinters or rough edges).

This top quality 12" pro wide top djembe drum (60cm) is specially designed for serious, long term use in Secondary school  and drumming circle settings and incorporates all the design features that have made our bigger drums the standard for quality in schools around the world. It's also a fabulous personal djembe for serious drummers.

Eco-note: The wood for the drums is certified plantation-grown mahogany and wood products  like these are a great way to store carbon, providing they’re kept for a long time and not thrown away.

Taking care: the drum is very tough and will last for a very long time if treated with care. When not in use keep it in a dry place away from direct sunlight or other heat sources. If it should get wet, let it dry slowly. Above all keep sharp points away from the drum skin, as this is the most fragile part.

Guarantee: the wooden drum shell is guaranteed for 5 years and the drum skin is guaranteed for 2 years, but please follow the “taking care” instructions above.

The EAN of this product is 5060344030076