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This Apex Djembe is lightweight and features an elegant plated-steel-radius counterhoop that feels great from the first beat. The specially engineered tuning brackets boast inverted, recessed tuning hooks that allow you to tune the drum with ease. The Apex Djembe will perform to your highest expectations for all levels of drumming.

Its synthetic Skyndeep Black Goat Stripe graphic drumhead screams volumes for any drumming activity, and will stay in tune in all weather. The Skyndeep drumhead features a small removable Sound Control foam dot under the drumhead. This feature produces less overtones for a more focused and dryer, animal-like bass tone and rich slap tones. The Apex Djembe is manufactured using a traditional carved djembe design and molded from ABS durable plastic materials.
Remo Apex Djembe 12 x 22 in. Black

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  • Light weight
  • Plated-steel-radius counterhoop for playing comfort
  • Skyndeep Black Goat Stripe graphic drumhead
  • Traditional carved djembe design
  • Molded from ABS durable plastic materials

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One year warranty on heads.
5 year warranty on hardware and practice sets.
Warranty terms vary. Check with manufacturer for specific product warranty.

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4.62

13 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Great Drum

I bought this drum about a month ago and have used it in several performances now. I'll typically use a my 14" wooden remo djembe or fat congas cajon, but this has been a great change of pace! It has the warmth and depth of my wooden djembe, but gives me the higher highs than my cajon. This is a great deal for such a versatile instrument. In addition the composite material its made of makes this drum light and tough. This was a great purchase.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Remo 2 Piece Plastic Djembe

I have Played the new Remo 2 Pc Plastic Djembe in one of my Groups. Nice Looking drum and dark colored head. Nice hardware as well. Fault was on the High sl;aps it seems the head material is to thick and unable to get the crack a slap needs. On the Lows the bass does not resonate very long and stops short. other than that a pretty good drum for the money.

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  1. Recording1
  2. Small traveling musician1
  3. Accompaniment1
  4. Drum circles, beach parties, you will be heard !1
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  1. Experienced3
  2. Child1
  3. Novice1
  4. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Great Sound4
  2. Versatile4
  3. Huge Tone3
  4. Responsive3
  5. Sensitive2

Reviewed by 13 customers

  • a great "extra" drum to own. Portable, pretty, rugged

    4

    submitted5 years ago

    byPhyssie

    fromRutledge, GA

    If you own a mahogany, base, goatskin-head drum, this doesn't quite sound as rich. But it sure is darn close. Wonderful. Beautiful. Easy to play.

  • Small, Light, Great Variety of Bass & Treble Tones, Tunable!

    5

    submitted7 years ago

    byForró Man!

    fromNew York, NY

    I went to Guitar Center and tried a few Djembe models out, including Meinl, Toca and this one. I chose this one for a number of reasons: 1) Excellent bass tone. Although this is a fairly small Djembe, the bass tone is excellent. I need to replace some unwieldy bass drums in my small apartment and this was perfect. The Meinl model with attractive African carvings didn't have the same resonance. 2) You can tune it. Most of the other models can't be tuned. That makes this particular djembe better for recording. 3) It is small and light. This one sounds better than the bigger models and takes up less real estate.

  • My favorite djembe!

    5

    submitted7 years ago

    byD.jenbay

    fromCa

    Been playing hand percussions for a while from congas to Bongos different size Djembe's to dumbek's. But the one is my go to drum. Not a one trick poNY you can get different tones out of it, very Snappy, can you use your fingers one finger two fingers and it rings cover with one hand do some patterns and it snaps my favorite drum I love it. Now I'm looking for an 18 in. to accompany it. I guess the only con would be it has a poor bass quality, but it's a small drum wouldn't expect bass to be in it.

  • Drumming with a Djembe is therapeutic.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byChuck

    fromundisclosed

    I find drumming with my Remo Apex Djembe to be very therapeutic. Highly recommend it.

  • Real nice!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byLinda

    fromundisclosed

    Great djembe for the price!

  • Nice drum, rings a little

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byRosalie

    fromundisclosed

    I got this drum for a friend of mine. It's nice and light weight and has pretty good tones. Though depending on where and how you strike the head, there is a high pitched "ringing" sound. I think it would be easily solved with putting some stick-on cork sheets in the inside of the drum's bowl. However, it doesn't always occur, and as my friend learns to play, he will likely learn to avoid getting that ringing tone.

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  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byRachelle

    fromRoy, Utah

    What are the dimensions of this djembe? Thank you

    What are the dimensions of this djembe? Thank you

    Open Reply - Thomas
    12' x 22"

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byMala

    fromundisclosed

    Does the drum come with a backpack bag?

    Does the drum come with a backpack bag?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This does not include a bag

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byShaney

    fromTallahassee, FL

    These drums were donated to the school I teach at but they don't have the tuning socket or handle. I reached out to Remo and they said I need to special order through a local or online retail store. I found Guitar Center on their list of retailers. Here's a link for replacement parts on this drum: https://support.remo.com/hc/en-us/articles/208314843-Apex-Djembe-Replacement-Parts View the diagram for the tuning handle/socket: 29-2450-65-socket 29-2450-51-handle Are these single items available for purchase? Thanks! Shaney

    These drums were donated to the school I teach at but they don't have the tuning socket or handle. I reached out to Remo and they said I need to special order through a local or online retail store. I found Guitar Center on their list of retailers. Here's a link for replacement parts on this drum: https://support.remo.com/hc/en-us/articles/208314843-Apex-Djembe-Replacement-Parts View the diagram for the tuning handle/socket: 29-2450-65-socket 29-2450-51-handle Are these single items available for purchase? Thanks! Shaney

    Open Reply - Ronald
    We don't carry them normally, but you can give us a call at 866-498-7882 and we can get you set up with a special order for them.