TYCOON 10" Supremo Sunburst Series Djembe

The djembe, another representative of the so-called "African drums", has its roots in the west of the black continent, specifically in Mali. Of course, it did not remain the preserve of the local inhabitants, the Malinke, but soon spread to the rest of West Africa. And when the first African bands toured the world in the 1950s and 1960s, the Djembe took the world by storm. In terms of construction, it is a "cup-shaped" drum, usually 50 to 65 cm tall, with a head between 30 and 38 cm in diameter - smaller Djembes are not made in Africa, but are popular in Europe. The body is carved from a single piece of wood and features three distinct parts: the foot, the body and the ring that connects them. Antelope skins were formerly used for the bellows, which have now been replaced by goat skins.

This particular Supremo Series Djembe is handmade from select Siamese oak wood grown on special plantations owned by Tycoon Percussion, and the soundboard is made from select, naturally dyed goatskin - a completely ideal material for achieving a balanced sound. The body is 48.3 cm high and 25.4 cm in diameter, with its V-shape giving it a sharper sound with a faster response.

Deluxe black ferrules are used for reinforcement, and the screw grips are made of the same material. The tuning screws with a diameter of 9.5 millimetres are also black.

The Tycoon Supremo Series Djembe is a drum that is sure to impress you with its quality workmanship, premium materials and, above all, a very good sound with its traditional characteristics.