The Leader in Djembe, Cajon & Hand Drums for Beginners and Pros. Over 800+ djembes in stock!
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The traditional djembe is a goblet shaped hand drum with an authentic goat skin playing surface affixed with rope runners.
African djembe drums are hand crafted from a solid piece of hardwood with inner carvings that produce a wide range of tones. Originating in West Africa, this drum was used as a gathering drum and today is popular worldwide for people of all ages.
Any instrument you purchase from X8 Drums is covered by a 30-day Satisfaction Guarantee - if you don't love the craftsmanship or sound of your drum, send it back within 30 days of purchase and receive a refund of your purchase price (excluding shipping).
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Key-Tuned, or Mechanically-tuned, djembes tend to have a more modern feel than the traditional rope-tuned models, and are tuned using a wrench to tighten the bolts around the drum head. The shells of the
key-tuned djembes are also sometimes made of synthetic materials such as Acousticon, which replicate the strength and timbre of a traditional hardwood drum surprisingly well.
Not sure where to start? We're happy to walk you through our entire selection to find the best instrument for your needs. Call toll-free 1-800-771-9645. The fact that we only specialize in hand drums means you get a fantastic selection, great prices and expert advice!
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STAFF PICK OF THE DAY
Mali African Djembe
Stunning one-of-a-kind djembe from Mali West Africa. Drum head overlaps for comfort.
DJEMBE BUYING GUIDE
When preparing to buy a new drum, it's important to determine the type of sound you're looking for before you start shopping. After reading the info in this guide, you'll be able to make a clear and confident decision about which drum is perfect for you.
To our musician friends,
We are very proud to serve you with live phone and chat assistance for any of your inquiries or needs. You can reach our percussion instrument experts (also drummers) with your questions at 1-800-771-9645 (toll free); you may also contact us by email at
customerservice@x8drums.com.
Save on the best hand drums! As musicians, we know that pristine sound and solid construction are extremely important to professional musicians. We guarantee you'll get quality construction and sound at discount prices from top brands. Listen to the audio samples with our products to compare the sounds from various types of world percussion instruments.
We guarantee your satisfaction! We want you to be satisfied with your percussion instrument and offer a 30-day review period. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, just notify us and we'll personally take on the task of making it right.
Why do we offer such a great guarantee?
The reason is simple... it's because we want you back. And we want you to tell your friends about us! It's also one more way for you to feel comfortable choosing our low price hand drums and becoming one of our many happy customers!
Sincerely,
The X8 Staff
Toll Free 1-800-771-9645
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Testimonials from past customers
"The
Ivory Elite Pro African Djembe has arrived and literally brought tears too my eyes! This thing feels, looks and sounds beautiful! Thank you for having only quality drums and such a beast of an Elite here with this one. The bass tone is...insane." Dillon
"I just got the
14" Ruby Pro yesterday. It's everything I could want in a larger drum - nice tight tones, crisp slaps, impressive bass, and an excellent overall package. The shell shape, carving, and staining are expertly done and the rope-work is superb. It easily compares to other professional traditional djembes I've seen for twice the price." Bob from Acworth, GA
"My drum arrived - literally "sound" and safely! I love the tone and the resonance and the craftsmanship of this drum!" Jutta, PA
"Many thanks for sending us a fantastic drum! My son was thrilled when he opened it today for his birthday. The workmanship is beautiful and the sound that comes out of it is phenomenal! I cannot thank you enough." Laura, Warrenville, IL
"I luv my new bag. It has nice padding for protection and I especially like the hard top. I'm glad I spent the extra money to get a better, more protective bag for my drum. Shipment came quickly and in perfect condition and X8 were very easy to deal with.. me being someone who doesn't navigate the internet all that great :) " Karen (Topsham CA)
"Spoke to josh n matt about 2 djembe i purchased. 12 inch stallion n 10 inch classic great drums .Gonna buy next 12 inch classic.Also have the jammer .great dudes n great product.. The best place to purchase drums." Michael, Little River, SC
"X8 Drums really came through for us. We ordered at the last minute and with a purchase order and they handled it all in stride including being very helpful on the phone." Miami, FL
