Unable to have traditional drums, slaves in Cuba played small cabinets, after removing the drawers. Slaves in Peru used codfish boxes as drums. There is evidence of other cultures in climates of damp and/or highly changeable conditions also using all wood drums. Remains of wood drums have been found next to musical harps in burial sites in Northern European coastal areas. Other names for these drums include the Viking drum, sailors drum. and bog drum.
Unlike drumheads of skin, wood top drums are water resistant, and will not streatch, puncture or rip. These drums are individuallly handcrafted in the Missouri Ozarks, and are designed to be lightweight and personally sized, with tons of sound. The wood playing surface provides an excellent response with anarray of rich,warm tones.The tones and pitches are not affected by changes in temperature and humidity. They are ALWAYS in tune.
Music Folk 8015 Big Bend Blvd; 314-961-2838
Go Music/ Baton Music 6378 Delmar, U-City Loop 314-721-3944
Drum Headquarters 7241 Manchester Rd.; 314-644-0235
Living Insights Center ; 6361 Clayton Rd.; 314-721-4455
Mystc Valley ; 3212 Laclede Station Rd. 314-645-3336
phone# (636)274-5196
Phone 636-274-5196
Top - One thirteen inch diameter playing surface.
Body - 181/2 inches tall, with D-rings to attach strap. Open at the bottom. Availabla in Oak and Poplar finish.
Weighs six pounds. Comes with 1 1/2 inch wide adjustable strap with metal clips.
$155 + $20 S+H
two Standard model drums
Several tone combinations available
Fits standard bongo stand.
Weighs only 12 pounds.
$355 + $30 S+H
Tops - Two 17 inch playing surfaces.
Body - Four inches deep. Sound hole/handle.
Weighs 3 1/2 pounds
Comes with 16 inch soft beater
$135 + $20 S+H
Tops - Two 24 inch diameter playing surfaces provide a deep resonate bass tone.
Body - 6 inches deep, with D-rings to attach strap
Available in Oak and Poplar finish.
Weighs seven pounds Comes with soft beater and 1 1/2 inch adjustable strap with metal clips.
$175 + $20 S+H
Aromatic Eastern Red Cedar
Wonderfully resonate tone.
$225 + $20 S+H
Tops - Two 17 inch diameter playing surfaces.
Body - 91/4 inches deep, with D-ring to attach strap.
Available in Oak and Poplar finish.
This lightweight drum will become your constant companion because of its size, vesatility and tone.
Weight 61/2 pounds.
Comes with soft beater and 1 1/2 inch wide adjustable strap with metal clips.
$165 = $20 S+H
Tops - 13 inch diameter playing surface on the large end and an 8 inch diameter playing surface on the small end, can be played laying across lap, providing many playing options..
Body - 181/2 inches tall, with sound hole. Available in Oak and Poplar finish.
Weighs 5 pounds.
$175 + $20 S+H
