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Drums: Krins and djembe shells (limited quantity) from Guinea just came in! We have djembe drums and shells with beautiful carvings and a few bougaraboos from Ivory Coast. We have djun djun sets from both Ivory Coast and Ghana. All djun djun sets come wtih sticks and bells.
Skins:We also just received some very nice cowhides from Guinea (new price $120.00). Our split cowhide rounds are working out. They are the top half of a cowhide split in half thickness wise. 20" rounds sell for $25.00 plus shipping. Call 800-549-3966 or email shorty@goatskins.com for info on the new merchandise.

Photos March Ivory Coast shipment.

Always in Stock Our regular stocks includes: djembes, djembe shells, djun djun sets, talking drums, goatskins, cowhides, rope, rings and almost anything you need for rope tuned drums. We've added the tank drums and some cool percussion instruments. For any further details scroll down, check out the shopping cart or feel free to call 800-549-3966.

YouTube Videos

Tank Drums are a special order item. They can be tuned to order. Click on the YouTube link to see and hear one.

My friend Clint built a large Taiko Class drum. It is 25.5 inches in Diameter and 31 inches tall. It is headed with hairless cowhide and is great fun to play. Click on the YouTube link to see and hear it.

Small Percussion

Check out our new percussion page. We have bells, claves, beaters, boomwhackers, frogs, ksink ksinks, and many other small percussion items.

Paralounge The next ParaLounge is October 16th - 18th at the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park. Go to www.paralounge.net for information.

Check out our pictures from vending at DrumStrong. We had a good time and it was for a good cause.

DrumStrong Pictures


Pictures of the container from June 2008.

Here is one picture of us unloading the container, click on the link above to see more

Pictures of the contents of a large container.

Merchandise

Skins and Hides

Please remember that skin sizes and colors vary. We try to meet your requests when it comes to size, thickness and color whenever possible. All full priced skins are free of scars and holes. If you find any defects we will ship you a replacement for free. The goats and cows are ranch raised and used for food. The skins are a by product. They are bug free and have passed USDA and Customs.

Ivory Coast Goatskins with hair - These are full African goatskins. They have hair on and are at least 22" wide and however long the goat was	$17.00 each - 10 for $140 - plus shipping and box fee
Ivory Coast Goatskins without hair - Same size as those with hair, at least 22" wide. The hair was scraped off and was not processed in anyway	$18.00 each - 10 for $150 - plus shipping and box fee
Goatskin Seconds - Goatskins with and without hair. They are usable but not perfect. Some are small approximately 15 - 20". Some have holes. Perfect for small jobs	$8.00 each plus shipping and box fee
Hairless Goatskins from South America - These are similar to goatskins from Pakistan and of higher quality. Large approximately 28" X 32"	$25.00 each plus shipping and box fee
Hairless Goatskins from South America - These are similar to goatskins from Pakistan and of higher quality. Extra Large approximately 30" X 36"	$30.00 each plus shipping and box fee

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Ivory Coast Cowhide with hair - These are thick African cow hides that are approximately 3" X 5". Limited quantity.	$90.00 each plus shipping and box fee
Guinea Cowhide with hair - These are larger, approximately 5 or 6' by 6 or 7' and some holes and scars.	$120.00, depending on size, each plus shipping and box fee
Hairless Cowhide - Good for Congas and Taiko drums.	$200.00 each plus shipping and box fee
Cowhide Rounds with Hair and without- up to 20"	$1.00 per diamter inch plus shipping and box fee
Cowhide Rounds with or without Hair - over 20"	$1.50 per diameter inch plus shipping and handling
Split cowhide rounds with or without hair. 20" rounds for djembes.	$25.00 each plus shipping and box fee
Sale-Pre-cut Cowhide Rounds with Hair - Assorted sizes from 12" - 20"	$15.00 each plus shipping and box fee
Scraps - These are odds and ends of both cow hide and goatskins.	$2.00 pound plus shipping and box fee

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How to RE-Head A Djembe - Instructional DVD Its fun and easy to re-head your own drum. If you want to bring out a drum's most vibrant sound, it only requires a good skin, time to focus, and a hearty dolllop of love. How To Re-Head A Djembe walks you through the process of putting a skin head onto a rope tuned drum. The follwing letter tells it all: "Shorty, that DVD you did is AWESOME! You are very good at explaining how to do things. You do this very plain and simple, perfect for me." Domestic Shipping for DVD Instructional DVD 19.95 International Shipping for DVD Instructional DVD 19.95

Your complete stop for goat skins, drum straps, rope pullers, rope, new Djembe drums and other accessories. Click here to go to shopping cart to view and purchase all items You can use the shopping cart which uses paypal as your credit card source or you may call in your order and use your credit card direct via phone. You may also send your order via mail along with your credit card information. All items may be bought using the shopping cart except rings and rawhide. These two items are special order items and you need to contact me personally (or Sandy) for ordering. All other items are ready for purchase.Toll free number, 800-549-3966

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This page updated June 26th, 2009

The mission of Djembe Drums & Skins, Inc. is to provide high quality drums and skins at reasonable prices to all people interested in African hand drumming. The heart and soul of drumming is in me, and I want other people to have these drums at a reasonable price.
We have a source of hand carved Djembe drums and African goatskins from Ivory Coast and countries of West Africa. I have been into making drums as a hobby for over 20 years and have had several drum projects that were fun to build. The drums from ave a sound that I cannnot re-create. If there is anybody interested in owning one of these quality drums let us know, and we will give you further details.
All drums and skins are fully guaranteed and backed by my word.

Thanks
Shorty

New Drum & Free Carrying Case

Pictured Below

The drum pictured below is was carved in the Ivory Coast, is made of iroko wood and is in our possession. This drum and more like (now in 3 sizes) it are available to buy. The cost of these drums vary accoridng to size (small $120, medium $200, full sized $275, plus shipping). A carrying case (colors vary) is included with full sized drums as long as supplies last ($50.00 value) absolutely free. So far everybody that has bought one is quite pleased. Please let us know if you would like to own one.


Here is a picture of all 3 of the Ivory Coast Drums we carry. Small, Medium and Large. Go to the purchase items page for further details.

Drum Kit - Build Your Own

Go to my shopping cart to purchase a drum kit for $145. This kit includes the shell from the Ivory Coast, all 3 rings, the skin and enough rope to head the drum. All you need to do is add the cloth for the top ring, your love and your energy. The Deluxe Kit for $160 includes the DVD, How to ReHead A Djembe.

Set of Djun-Djuns

Djuns are IN

Djuns from Ivory Coast pictured below
We have Djuns from Ivory Coast and Ghana.

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No more hurt hands, use this easy rope puller for getting verticals and diamonds tight with no hassles.Comes in one handed and two handed styles.

Below are 3 Ashikos that a friend of mine put together, they are good sounding and are for sale. Please call for more details.