We just received some new conga shells and some new mudcloth drum head covers that are lined. All are from Ghana. The conga shells are sturdy and nicely done. The drum head covers look good too. We asked for the lining because many people request it. We still have the unlined as well. The lined covers are large.
Archive for January, 2009
Ghana
Thursday, January 29th, 2009We just started a facebook page. Look for Djembe Drums & Skins on facebook.
New shipment from Ghana
Friday, January 23rd, 2009We should be receiving a new shipment from Ghana next week. We are getting djuns, congas, and mudcloth drum head covers.
Bruce Gosey
Friday, January 23rd, 2009We learned that Bruce passed away yesterday. He was a good friend and had a big drumming heart. We will miss him.
Winter Special
Thursday, January 15th, 2009We are giving out a free DVD with the purchase of a drum kit. We do have to limit this to one per customer and the offer expires at the end of February 2009.
Its a good DVD and very helpful when you are putting together your own drum. Here is a favorable review from a recent customer: “Watching your instructional video again was a pleasure. Thanks a lot for the quality that you bring to your endeavors.”
Interview with Arthur Hull
Thursday, January 15th, 2009Sandy sent Arthur a few interview questions. He responded to them and plus gave us more information. The partial interview is in our Winter Newsletter. The rest can be read at www.goatskins.com/Arthur.htm. He discusses drum facilitation and includes some interesting stories and good ideas.
Shorty's Latest Tip – Pulling Verticals
Thursday, January 15th, 2009Tank Drum
Thursday, January 15th, 2009We added a clip of Shorty playing the tank drum to youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vINkVD2bAF0. These unique drums are available by special order. They have 9 notes and come in different keys. They sound amazing!
Happy New Year!
Tuesday, January 6th, 2009 Happy New Year! Thank-you for doing business with us. We hope to continue to do business with you for many more years to come. My main goal is to provide you with quality service at reasonable prices.
The Ivory Coast October container was full of beautifully carved djembes and nice djun sets. We received a shipment of regular and small djembes and new percussion instruments from Ghana in December. These items are available at goatskins.com or give us a call.
Sandy and I created a page of the percussion instruments and drumming accessories that we sell at drum shows and other gatherings. The page is still under construction but most is there. These are not on the shopping cart yet. Just call to order.
My friend Clint Bach and I are having lots fun building new drums . First Clint made tank drums with mesmerizing sounds. He can tune them to your specs. Just give me a call and I’ll hook you up with one. We took Clint to Paralounge where he became enchanted by the deep voices of the Taiko drums. Upon returning home he immediately built a big taiko class drum. You can see me playing it on youtube. Playing this drum is addictive.
A new container is expected in February. We will send a flyer announcing it’s arrival. If you have any special requests for items from the Ivory Coast, now is the time to let me know because the carvers are already busy loading the container.
Remember, if you are a music teacher or retail store let me know. I will be happy to talk to about discount pricing and teacher discounts.
