Synthetic Djembe

Hear the acoustic power of this plastic drum

Play the djembe like a pro with this synthetic djembe!

Choose synthetic material for your next djembe

The djembe can sometimes be a controversial instrument. Animal rights advocates no longer want this ancestral instrument to be made with an animal-hide drumhead. While antelope hide was once used, goat and sheep hide are now the usual choices. To get around this issue, djembes made with synthetic materials are now available, including the model shown here. Standing 16 in (40 cm) tall, the body of this percussion instrument is made entirely from highly durable ABS plastic, while the material replacing the animal hide is actually extra-thin PVC, which produces a beautiful sound. Four different colors are available, so you can choose the one that suits you best. Plastic also has the advantage of being lighter than solid wood, reducing the instrument’s overall weight. No rope is required to tension the head, and it will not shift over time. Choose synthetic material for your djembe and add it to your cart now.

Technical Specifications of the Synthetic Djembe

• Instrument family: percussion
• Materials: ABS plastic body, PVC head
  
• Total height: 16 in (40 cm)
  
• Head diameter: 8 in (20 cm)
  

Would you rather go with a more traditional or authentic djembe? In that case, choose a solid wood model that will always include a rope for tightening the djembe head. With this percussion instrument, the head needs to be tightened regularly because it will tend to stretch over time.