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where to find drum heads

updated sun 8 aug 99

 

Anita & Nick Feng on sat 7 aug 99

there's a company in Chicago that I've ordered from and they're very
helpful about what type of skin to use for whay type of drum. It's called
United Rawhide MFG. Co. (312) 276-1177.


----- Original Message -----
From: Chrissy Desses
To:
Sent: Thursday, August 05, 1999 8:36 AM
Subject: Re: Djembe drums


> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> I've been trying to track down a supplier for drum heads, but haven't
> had any luck. I was interested in natural heads for doumbeks. Does any
> one have a source? It would be of great help.
>
> --- Barb Lund wrote:
> > ----------------------------Original
> > message----------------------------
> > Djembes are made out of wood, however, doubbeks
> > which are also in the
> > family of goblet drums are made of clay (as well as
> > metal). I make mine in
> > 2 pieces and then put together when leather hard.
> > there are a few brave
> > souls who have made giant ones but they get very
> > heavy and they will break
> > in transport if you're not careful. 21/2 weeks
> > sounds pretty tight unless
> > you are pretty good at throwing and large size is
> > not a problem for you.
> > Have fun! Barb from Bloomington
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > >An acquaintance has asked me to make a set of
> > djembe drums from clay.
> > >Everything I've found so far indicates that these
> > drums are made from exotic
> > >woods.
> > >
> > >
> > Barb Lund
> > barblund@bluemarble.net
> > 520 West 6th St.
> > Bloomington, In 47404
> > USA
> > 812-339-8476
> >
>
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