Handmade Rhythm Ashiko walnut hand drum. NEEDS NEW SKIN - $159 - (Moab, UT)
This item is a premium handmade Ashiko drum crafted by master artisan Felly Smith of Handmade Rhythm. This drum needs a fresh head skin. The drum was custom made in 2000 and the original head has finally split open. There are many tutorials for do it yourself Ashiko drum head replacement on the internet. Head skins cost as little as $8 and as much as $30. You can even buy new skins here at ebay. There are several hand drum companies who offer Ashiko drum head replacement as a routine service. The original hoops and fresh rope are included with this listing. This drum is 23" tall and the head is approximately 12" in diameter. Handmade Rhythm Ashikos are owned by some of the worlds most well known percussionists. Artists such as Mickey Hart, Zakir Hussain, Airto Moreira, Karl Perrazo, Sikiru Adepojou, Jorge Bermudez, Greg Ellis, Cougar Estrada, and Michael Travis are listed as having owned and played Ashikos made by Handmade Rhythm. This particular drum is made from precious American Walnut with a clear finish over the fine wood grain. The rich chocolate brown color is distinct and unlike any other species of wood. This especially heavy and dense wood makes an ideal frame for tuning a drum head to get a wonderful tone. The construction of the drum is indescribably perfect, which is indicative of the wood work perfectionism exemplified by Felly Smith. The photos show the precise bearing edges indicative of Handmade Rhythm's commitment to quality workmanship. The bearing edge on these drums is crisp and clean, which is ideal for getting the best sound from a drum. When you see and feel this drum you will sense the love and devotion that went into crafting it. Please inspect the photos carefully. The item shown is the actual item offered for sale and the exact item that you will receive. The sale is "as is" with no returns. Shipping policy: Shipping of this item is only offered to buyers with a USA street address. Please note: When an item is too large to fit in a mai…
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