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Calf skin
Djembe drum calf head

Semi-thick calf skin with hair (M)

22 € the skin
20 € the skin from 10 skins

Out of stock.

Suitable for all types of drum. When mounted on a djembe with a lever or winch: in our experience, the breakage rate is around 30% when the skin tension is very high.

Non-contractual photos. Natural skins have irregularities in their surface and therefore in their thickness. Their colour may vary. Specify your expectations and the use you intend to make of the product in the comments space provided when you place your order. We will select the one that best meets your requirements, subject to stock availability.

Dimensions & materials

  • Diameter : 54 to 56 cm
  • Thickness : 1,4 to 2 mm
  • Medium thickness cattle skin

Product of Asian handicraft

Semi-thick calf skin with hair for djembe drum M

We recommend these skins for mounting a dundun or traditional drum with a high-quality natural skin 1 to 2 mm thick.

It is also important to choose a thick shell with good quality, dry wood for mounting this type of skin. The risk of deforming the instrument is greater when bovine skins are used.

We suggest using medium thickness cowhide for reheading a dundun or a drum with a quality animal skin with a thickness from 1 to 2 mm.

Attention! Skilled practice and reskinning required! A lever and locking pliers required. Fragile hands should not attempt this!

It is equally important to choose a thick shell, with a high quality dry wood to mount this type of skin. Indeed, the risk of deformation is higher when using very thick goatskins or cowhides.

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