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Meinl Percussion 8" Rope Tuned Headliner® Series Wood Djembe, Black River Series (HDJ3-S)play button

Meinl Percussion 8" Rope Tuned Headliner® Series Wood Djembe, Black River Series (HDJ3-S)

Meinl Percussion 10" Rope Tuned Headliner® Series Wood Djembe, Black River Series (HDJ3-M)play button

Meinl Percussion 10" Rope Tuned Headliner® Series Wood Djembe, Black River Series (HDJ3-M)

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The Meinl Headliner Black River Series Rope Tuned Djembe 10" delivers an unparalleled acoustic experience for percussionists. Constructed from plantation grown mahogany and fitted with a hand selected goatskin head, this djembe produces rich, resonant bass tones and crisp slaps that fill any space. The flowing ripple motif carved into its shell provides an easy grip and visual flair, inspired by a winding river—ideal for drum circles, solo practice or live performance. The Meinl Headliner Djembe 10" is ready to play straight from the box.

Hand Carved Mahogany Shell Resonates with Life

The Meinl Headliner Djembe 10" features a hand carved mahogany shell made from a single piece of wood. This solid construction allows vibrations to travel unimpeded through the djembe, resulting in outstanding projection with a wide range of tones. The ripple pattern carved into the shell is not only visually striking but also provides a comfortable grip for playing between the knees, enabling percussionists to achieve a fuller, more dynamic sound.

Goatskin Head Produces Authentic Tones

Fitted with a premium goatskin head secured using traditional Mali weave rope tuning, the Meinl Headliner Djembe 10" delivers an authentic West African sound. The hand selected goatskin head is pre tuned to produce deep bass notes, cutting high tones and a range of sounds in between. Percussionists can achieve a variety of tones by striking the head at different points and with different playing techniques for a highly responsive acoustic experience.

MEINL Headliner Black River Series Rope Tuned Djembe 8 in.
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One year replacement, parts, and labor warranty on all percussion products.

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  • Most fun I've had on an instrument

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byBrettTheSoundGuy

    fromPercussion Land

    I play this djembe for the fun of it, around campfires and such with friends. It sounds amazing and is very well crafted. Just tune it out of the box and go play, it's a lot of fun.

  • Fantastic drum!

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byCrow's Flight

    fromGreenville South Carolina

    Ceremonial events, Spiritual practices

  • Outstanding Drum with Wonderful Sound

    5

    submitted9 years ago

    byRus C

    fromNew York, NY

    This djembe is amazing. It's very responsive and has a wonderful, warm sound. The bass tone is unbelievably deep, compared to the small size of the drum. I love the handle, which is designed perfectly, so you can carry it over your shoulder comfortably and since it's very light, it's super easy to carry around. It also looks very cool. Couldn't ask for a better instrument. It's perfect!

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  • asked byMiriam

    fromFresno California

    How much does this drum weigh?

    How much does this drum weigh?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    8 lbs
  • asked byNoah

    fromBakersfield,Ca

    How tall is the drum?

    How tall is the drum?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Item Dimensions 12 x 12 x 24 inches
  • asked bymaria

    fromWs nc

    How tall is this drum?

    How tall is this drum?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    26"
    Open Reply - Ronald
    24"
    Open Reply - Ronald
    24"
    Open Reply - Gear-Head
    12.00 x 12.00 x 24.00 inches
  • asked byTerry

    fromundisclosed

    Where is this djembe made?

    Where is this djembe made?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    This is made in the US.
  • asked byJaxx

    fromHamburg IA

    How tall is this and how wide is the drum head. It only gives one spec.

    How tall is this and how wide is the drum head. It only gives one spec.

    Open Reply - Ronald
    12” wide and 24” tall
  • asked bysaj

    fromundisclosed

    How tall are these djembes?

    How tall are these djembes?

    Open Reply - Beau
    These Djembes are approximately 21 inches tall.
  • asked byAnnie

    fromNY

    Does the djemba come with a case?

    Does the djemba come with a case?

    Open Reply - Charles
    The case is not included.
    Open Reply - Charles
    The case is not included.
  • asked byGrace

    fromGreenville, SC

    How much does it weigh?

    How much does it weigh?

    Open Reply -
    This weighs 8.15 lbs