DJEMBE DRUMS
&
Skins, Inc


Here are two of the drums currently in stock. Each drum has its own characterisitcs such as carvings at the base, color of skin and rings, and markings on wood.


WELCOME
TO THE HOME OF
WWW.GOATSKINS.COM





Shorty's Blog




New Drum Mission Statement My Links Djembe-L FAQ Contact Me Heading Instructions Purchase Items Newsletter

News

New Drums & Skins in Stock

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

Click here to go to shopping cart to view and purchase all items
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

Click here to go to shopping cart to view and purchase all items


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




Number of people who have visited this page since April 1, 1996



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.


Purchase Items


Click here to go to shopping cart to view and purchase all items



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.



African Skin with Hair 17.00 each
Black (or black with purple tracer) 3/16" Diamond braid Dacron rope 0.18 foot
1/4 inch Cold rolled rings, to your dimensions
Special order, Please call
5.00 each
Drum Strap with instructions 20.00 and 22.00 each
Clam Cleat Rope Puller, one and two handed 12.00 and 23.00 each
Special Order Raw hides, Cow, calf, etc. 1.00 per Inch for rounds of cowhide (diameter)
Wooden agogo 12.00 each
Maracas 12.00 each
Small Ghana Djembe 90.00 each
Large Ghana Djembe 150.00 each

DD&S has many more drums, drum accessories, and percussion instruments. Contact us for information 800-549-3966 or shorty@goatskins.com and check out the shopping cart.

Drum straps are made of 2" cotton webbing and have plastic or metal clips. The straps come with the directions and are handmade by us. Email today to order.





Click here to go to shopping cart to view and purchase all items


We do our best to send out orders on the same day (if ordered early on most days). Large orders of rings take longer. Shipping costs are exact cost. We do charge a small box fee.


For more information please contact:

Shorty or Sandy Palmer

djembe@goatskins.com


I have a spam filter on my mail so I do not respond to you fairly quickly, please try again or call and let me know you sent an email

Shorty Palmer
786 Graves Delozier Rd
Seymour, TN 37865 USA


800-549-3966 toll free number
865-908-4227 office
865-908-2566 Fax
You may call this number anytime, if we do not answer please leave a message, we will get back to you.


You can down load a PDF file that list what we sell and talks a little about who we are and Shorty's drum story.
About US


Below is a link to download a PDF file that goes out with our new drums that we call Care and Maintenance Brochure
Brochure



Feel Free to sign up for our Newsletter, it offers specials, drum buildng tips, current events, shows we plan to attend, useful information and of course jokes. Remember to visit our blog and leave your comments and ideas.
Sign Up Today!

* required

*







Email Marketing by VerticalResponse

Below are the links to our previous newsletter if you missed them
March 2008
February 2008
June 2008
Fall 2008
Winter 2009
March Flyer 2009
Spring Newsletter 2009
Come visit our FaceBook Page
FaceBook

Bob has been working with me for a few years now and he is excellent at repairs. After I move to Tn Bob will continue to handle some of my repairs. If you are in Florida you may contact him directly at the link below.
Bobaloo

Feel free to leave comments in the guest book. We love to read them. Please do not leave a message for me to respond to you in the guest book. You may not get a response very quickly. Please use my mail link above.


[ Sign my GuestBook ] - [ Read my GuestBook ]
[ GuestBook by TheGuestBook.com ]



You can see a small clip of a djembe being carved

Carving in Action




Information about Djembe-L list server


The Djembe-L at One list is a community of drummers, drum facilitators, drum makers and people interested in all aspects of drumming from all other the world. It is a great place to ask any questions pertaining to drumming and a great place to learn about upcoming events hopefully in your neck of the woods. Just go to the Djembe-L FAQ from the link below and join this drumming community.

Here is the link to Djembe-L FAQ, this link will provide to the Djembe-L at one list, a look at past postings to the list and a wealth of information concerning drumming, mechanics of the drum itself and links to many more sites. Djembe-L FAQ I highly recommend a visit to this site, there is even a page that tells you how to buy a drum.



How to head a drum

By clicking on the link below you will be taken to my "How to head a djembe letter" done in pictures. I have had the help of a wonderful person, Susan, who took the time to take the pictures and using my own letter on "how to letter", she has produced this extremely helpful guide to heading a djembe. There will be some changes in the near future, but for now, go have a peek. She is using her drum, though it is not african all the techniques are the same. Rehead

I have sold over 500 drums since I started rebuilding drums and selling new drums. I have also gifted 8 drums to some special people and as donations

UPDATE

This "Hobby" is now a business. I still have low overhead and I will continue with the best quality and price for a Djembe drum you can find. I appreciate all the letters and replies I have gotten and feel like I have made a lot of friends from this page even though I have never met anybody face to face.
I wrote the above paragraph some time ago so it is not quite accurate. I have since met a lot of you kind folks and hope to meet more. Thanks for visiting.


References gladly provided


Here is a picture

of the drum almost
finished, it is lacking the
mali weave



sold




This is a picture of the drum before it was coated with boiled linseed oil. It is 13" in diameter and 25" tall.






I have recently been added to a drumming web ring, follow the link below and see other drum sites using it. Happy drumming to all.


Djembe-L WebRing Logo Image Next Site Image
Previous Site Image
- This Djembe-L WebRing site owned by Shorty Palmer -
back 2 | back | random | next5 | all | join | forward | forward 2



New Drum Mission Statement My Links Djembe-L FAQ Contact Me Heading Instuctions Purchase Items Newsletter

Back to the top of the Page