June 12, 2013

"I got the drum today. It is really excellent. I like it very much. Thanks.
- Ethen, Taiwan

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June 11, 2013

"Drum received!  Having a hard time getting any work done today.  Cannot put it down..."

- Scott, Neguanee, MI

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May 14, 2013

"I received my djembe last Thursday and it arrived in perfect condition and has far surpassed my expectations - I am very pleased with its exceptional quality.  Thank you."

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April 26, 2013

"You are doing an excellent job. I really appreciate the way you are presenting those African musical instruments. Proud of you and my students like you. They like your nice job. Felicitations."

- Mamadou Ndiaye, Somerville, MA

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April 19, 2013

"I finally have a minute to thank you all for my recent djembe purchase. I purchased it for my birthday, eagerly awaited the arrival of that big box and was immediately in love with its sound and the spectacular quality of production. This is my second djembe purchase from you over the years and they are real treasures, admired by all who see and hear them. I hope to make it to your store on my next visit to California. Thanks again for making some of the best quality djembes I have ever seen or heard."

- Andy, Arlington, MA

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April 17, 2013

"I will be performing with my five Drumskull drums  (Djembes and Duns) with Cosmos Percussion Orchestra at Ashkenaz in Berkeley Friday, and at Earth Day San Francisco at the Bill Graham Civic Center Plaza on Saturday. Love my drums, their sound is the best."

- John, Napa, CA

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April 4, 2013

"I wanted to let you know that the djembe arrived a couple of days ago and I'm thrilled with it!  It is sick!  Sounds incredible...now I just need to take it to a drum circle!  Seriously, the craftsmanship and most importantly the sound blew me away.  Thank you so much!"

- Clint, Denver, CO

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April 1, 2013

"Thank you so much. The bells are really nice. I just so appreciate Drumskulls anbd the quality of things you have."

- Oginga, Cincinnati, OH

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March 29, 2013

"I got my drum and I played it for the first time. It's absolutely phenomenal! I love it! I look forward to getting my next one pretty soon. I think I'll get a Mali one will complete my collection. Thanks so much. I appreciate it. You've outdone yourselves every time."

- Shane, Dickinson, TX

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March 19, 2013

"My friend Paul ordered a Djembe from you guys. Gotta say it's of the best sounding djembes I've ever heard and it's definitely the nicest looking... Amazing work!"

- Brian, Brewster, MA

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March 15, 2013

"It's a great djembe, completely different than my others, which are also great players. It's easy with Drumskulls. You just pick one and play. :-) "

- Phil, Tucson, AZ

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March 13, 2013

"Got the djembe and very nice you are very professional. Good job."

- Davide, Italy

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March 7, 2013

" I started off with a kangaba from guitar center and thought that I had the best drum. Then I heard a DRUM SKULL DRUM and  knew that I had to get one.  I ordered a drum from the premier Guinea line and the first time I heard it I thought that I was hearing what the sunshine sounds like. The more i play it the better it sounds.  I became an addict of the rhythm and had to have more.  My next drum came from the DSD premier Senegal line and all I can say about it is WOW!  I am now waiting on a new drum from their Ivory Coast line and can't wait to get my hands on it! Matt, Scott, and Ben are the best, and you can trust them to steer you in the right direction.  I live in Houston Texas and never even heard my drums before I bought them.  I just told them what I was looking for in sound and they were able to nail it every time! BIG THANKS to DRUM SKULL DRUMS!!!"

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Jan 18, 2013

"Thanks for pimping my drum! It sounds great. You guys ROCK!"
- Stephen, Union City, CA

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Dec. 27, 2012

"I received the Djembe today and I can now understand why you where so excited about the finished drum when you described it to me over the phone.  It is absolutely beautiful. I fell in love with it the moment I set eyes upon it. The drum is solid and heavy just the way I wanted it to be.  I love the head of the drum.  It is a a beautiful skin and complements the color of the wood beautifully.  The carvings on the shell are simply elegant and subtle. The color of the rope provides a nice accent to drum. The sound of the drum is tight and crisp. I can't wait for the skin to break in and open up. It is a high-quality drum and I don't think I will ever part with it.  The case that you recommened for the drum is also exceptional and the drum is deserving of such a quality case.

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Dec. 18, 2012

"Thanks for all your help. It is greatly appreciated and has given me the confidence to buy drums over the Internet without actually playing them."

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Dec. 13, 2012

"Rec'd my Cote d"ivoire djembe yesterday, guys. I love it. It may actually be the finest djembe I've ever played!"
- Chris, Canada

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Nov. 23, 2012

"GREAT DRUMS made by an amazing team of guys here and in Africa. LOVIN' my Import special I got at Rhythm Fest. Hope you guys will be there again in April!!!"

Kerry, Ashland, OR

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Nov. 7, 2012

"O.M.G. ... the sticks have arrived from US to Australia within the week.. I’m so impressed! LOVE YOUR WORK !!"

- Karen, Australia

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Nov. 9, 2012

"Just letting you know the drum arrived in perfect condition. It looks and sounds amazing.  Bag is perfect as well.  I’m so impressed it arrived so quickly."

- Karen, Canada

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Oct. 31, 2012

"I am more than happy. This is absolutely incredible. I'm so glad I spent the extra money. It is definitely worth it. I'm ecstatic! It's perfect! I look forward to playing this drum for the rest of my love."

- Gary, Memphis, TN

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Oct. 23, 2012

"Man! I LOVE this drum!! I feelin my heart the drum picked me to be it's owner, musician, pilot, artist, & director to create beautiful music and contribute to the world of percussion. I want to give a big Thanks/Merci to you Ryan, for helping me with the purchase and the company in crafting and distributing such a beautiful work of art. No words I can compare to how grateful I feel towards DrumSkulls. Once again thank you for everything."

- Kerian, Tallahassee, FL

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Oct. 18, 2012

"It was a pleasure for me and my wife to know you, Ryan and Matt. We liked very much our trip to Santa Cruz and DSD. Very nice store, drums and you were very kind. Thank you."

- Gustavo, Brazil

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Oct. 17, 2012

"Thanks much. You are hands down the best djembe makers in the World!! I am happy, happy, HAPPY!"

- Thor, Milwaukee, WI

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Oct. 16, 2012

"I received a great djembe, thank you. Thank you for your great work very much. When djembe appeared in front of me, I conquered it. I knew it was what I wanted."

- Baoi, China

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Oct. 15, 2012

"I got my case and the quality is excellent! It fits my balafon perfectly."

- Cherry, Hong Kong

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Oct. 12, 2012

"You guys are great. Thank you."

- Sunny, Sacramento, CA

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Oct. 9, 2012

"DSD is the standard by which others should measure against."

- Gary, Canada

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Oct. 4, 2012

"I just want to take a moment to thank you for the exceptional djembe. Now this is altogether a new level, a new experience. It sings from my hands, is an absolute thrill to play, the craftsmanship is superb -- you've really released the spirit of this instrument!

Your happily addicted customer,"

- Peter, Oregon House, CA

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Oct. 3, 2012

"I received my djembe today and I just wanted to call and say thank you very much. You did such a great a job and I'm really touched by your work."

- Kale, Alpena, MI 

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Sept. 27, 2012

"Thanks for providing such a reliable and quality selection of skins! You guys are great!"

- Samuel, Flagstaff, AZ

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Sept. 27, 2012

"FYI, new drum arrived, and it 100% rocks!! I was the envy of many in my drum classes this week. Drum looks great, but most importantly, the sound killed it!! Tones and slaps were bang on - sharp and crisp. Bass was solid but not overpowering. I had to hold back a little for fear of drowning others out. Wow, very happy!!

Scott, you nailed it with the drum choice. Many thanks and kudos to you for your knowledge and guidance. Use me as a template if need be when people enquire.

Bottom line: I took a flyer buying online. Absolutely no regrets. I will only buy online from Drumskulls. Put me in your testimonials!!"

- Gary, Kelowna, Canada

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Sept. 27, 2012

"Hot-damn-on-a cracker. Thank You, DrumSkull! UPS rang me door-bell yesterday and delivered the custom Guinea Drum with its delicious "THUP" tuned to gloriously high full tension. It sings - pumping out macho jabs at the bottom and spinning a coloratura descant at the top. No reverb, no rings and pings, no bleed-over to the next phrase - just a staccato river of pure Djembe. Ace!  There be drums and then there be DRUMS. Pound for pound, note for note, this puppy is a superb value."

"Kudos and Thanques to DrumSkulls' Djembe-builders Guild. Attention to details pays off once again. Keep up the love affair with Tradition and Quality. (Did I mention that playing this drum is.... orgasmic?)"

- David, Springfield, VA

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Sept. 11, 2012

"I appreciate the deal and constantly tell everyone about how great Drumskulls is when they ask about the amazing djembe I play that I purchased from you a while ago."

- James, Plantation, FL

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Sept. 9, 2012

"This djembe, to me, was the best sounding djembe that I have ever heard in my life...no question. EVER. Best feeling djembe as well. I have infinite gratitude. Thank you so much for everything."

- Jason, Fenton, MI

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Sept. 5, 2012

"Just a shout out to say thanks for the quick turn and nice job on repairing my Sangba!"

- Bruce, Los Osos, CA

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Sept. 4, 2012

"I love the Djembe I just bought from [Drumskulls]. A wonderful instrument and great people to deal with."

- Ken R, Sacramento, CA

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Sept. 3, 2012

"I recieved the shipment yesterday. The shells are awesome! ! I am very happy about them
and there was no damage or anything."

- Tacumi , Japan

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Sept. 3, 2012

"Your drum is super super cool. Every time I go to a workshop I feel proud!! Thanks."

- Mutsuhiro, China

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Aug. 23, 2012

"Drum is officially DIALED. Looks, feels & sounds amazing. Thank you Drumskull Drums!!!"

Gianni, Santa Cruz, CA

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Aug. 22, 2012

"I LOVE my newest Drumskull Drum. Thanks for all you do, you guys!!! :)"

- Kerry, Ashland, OR

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Aug. 22, 2012

"I ordered a cowskin bass djembe because I wanted something different and I trusted Drumskull to come through with the best drum money could buy.... After playing the drum a few days I'm hooked. The sound is beyond nice, it's fantastic and I must say it is is the difference I had been looking for...very easy to play. The drums at Drumskull are always a piece of art but this one is the best yet."

- Keenan, Palm Springs, CA

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Aug. 22, 2012

"I absolutely love the drum. I have been playing it for a few weeks now and its literally a whole different world from what I'm used to. Great work to whomever put their time into it for me. Thanks so much!"

- Schon, Kalispell, MT

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Aug. 18, 2012

"The drum arrived today, it looks and sounds great! Thanks so much!"

- Rusty Knorr, Seattle

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Aug. 15, 2012

"You're the man! Thanks for everything! Keep up the great customer service. You've got yourself a customer for life."
- Brian, Brewster, MA

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Aug. 7, 2012

"Well - success!  Thanks for the quick turn around.  Rich was stunned & completely surprised; and he is a difficult one to surprise.  He loves it.  Nice drum."

- Janet, Truckee, CA

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Aug. 2012

"Drumskulls are the Stradivarius of djembe."

- William, Facebook

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July 31, 2012

"I did have a Senegal Dimba wood drum from your store and it was impressive sounding/looking... You guys always pick out something that will sound fantastic, it is very easy ordering online from craftsman that always deliver. I'm looking forward to playing something different and sure it will sound fantastic."

- Keenan

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July 23, 2012

"I am enjoying and performing with my two custom Drumskull's Djembes .... absolutely into it."

- John, Napa, CA

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July 23, 2012

"Got the drum...sounds great!! Looks great!! Incredible slap with a nice overtone to it, good round bass ... I did ask you for a strong solo djembe, which this most definitely is, so thank you."I am enjoying and performing with my two custom Drumskull's Djembes.... absolutely into it...  John

- Thor, Milwaukee, WI

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July 7, 2012

"Veryyyyyy happy with the dunun sticks we bought from you and shipping to us in Australia was insanely faster than expected - thank you."
- Manda, Australia

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July 6, 2012

"You guys rock! I just got my bambara shell and I'm super stoked! Nicest Senegalese drum  I've ever seen. Virtualy perfect! I can't wait to mount it."

- Tobie, Montreal

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July 6, 2012

"My drum arrived today. It's beautiful and sounds like nothing I've heard before. Thank you so much for your incredible work, and for getting it to me a day before I needed it. Clifford wasn't wrong about you guys."

- Deb, Battleground, WA

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July 2, 2012

"Very beautiful Djembe! Perfect Djembe! I like it very much! Thank you,Thank you very much!"

- Tian, China

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June 22, 2012

"Just wanted to let you know I received the bougarabou today and it is EVERYTHING I had hoped for. Thank you. I am already wondering how long it'll be before I get a second (and third!). I appreciate the quality and how swiftly you sent it out."

- Chad, Portland, OR

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June 5, 2012

"I have huge respect for what you are doing and what DSD has done for promoting African music, drums and musical instruments through the years. The high-end djembe companies are riding on the shoulders of giants: Drumskull Drums' shoulders. You have treated me fairly and with respect from the beginning, even way back in 2005 or 2006 when I showed interest in selling DSD djembes. I am happy I can voice my concerns and that you address them so well. I really feel good vibes from both you. You guys are the real deal, and I have never felt that amount of integrity from ANYONE I have dealt with through the years."

- anonymous

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June 5, 2012

"You guys rule. Thanks for the sweet heading job."

- Mark, Portland, OR

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June 5, 2012

"I just want to say how happy I am with my beautiful - to hear and see - new djembe. 
-- David, Fort Bragg, CA

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May 15, 2012

"We love our drums!"

- David, Happy Valley, Oregon

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May 8, 2012

"The drum is sick!!  (nice bag, too... wow)... very clean, well done job. Thanks and compliments to the chef(s)! The skin looks nice and tough... should be very durable for our weather here.
Very, very cool... thank you!"

- John, Hawaii

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May 2, 2012

"The Kora arrived and now the hard work begins... Thanks for making sure it arrived in good shape."

- Joanne, Canada

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April 19, 2012

"The drums are awesome here!!!!"

- Gustavo, Brazil

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April 13, 2012

"You guys make the best."

- Jeff, Kennesaw, GA

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April 6, 2012

"Picked up the drum. It is great, as always."

- David, San Jose, CA

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March 30, 2012

"Came the skin and shell, and very nice ... and a pleasure to work with professionals."

- Davide, Italy

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March 29, 2012

"I would like to say that the sound of my recently received djembe is very good!"

- Patrick, Sweden

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March 26, 2012

"What a Djembe Drum !!!!!!! I love it , NO Ringing sounds , Just pure Drum sounds, Thanks a lot Ryan for taking your time with me to discuss every detail of the Djembe Drum i was looking for and you made every detail come true - thanks again your client ."

- Curtis, Brooklyn, NY

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March 26, 2012

"I absolutely Love and appreciate my instruments that you have created.  I have three Drumskull Djembes: An Ivory Coast "solo" djembe, A djembe from Guinea, and my first DSD Djembe from Mali. I use all of my drums within the performances as a solo, and in my group.  The voices of my drums are exactly the timbre/ pitch/ and tone that I wanted, and have improved over time... allowing me to specifically reach the musicality and melodic range I am  seeking.  The craftsmanship, materials, and quality of these instruments is unmatched.  I also appreciate the relationship I have with the shop, the integrity of the attention these drums receive during the build, and the ability and intention of the staff to create exactly what I as a customer (as well as my colleagues with their instruments) have communicated. The ability to custom order instruments is excellent. I also want to say my dunun's are phenomenal.  I requested an over-sized dununba (21+"), and you delivered, finding this instrument and creating just what I dreampt for. The low tones are round/ full/ and powerful, and the matching standard-sized dununba (that I am using as a sangban is just the perfect octave higher).  I built some stands that raise them off the floor, and let their full voice ring without overtones.  I appreciate that you understand the drums you build, and that you are beyond being merchants."

- John, Napa, CA

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March 26, 2012

"I am overjoyed to the point of tears. I want to rent a spaceship to write drumskull in big lights to let the world know about Drumskull. I am so satisfied, everything I always wanted in a djembe, this is the elusive djembe. It is so awesome. I'm floored. As long as I'm alive, I will be sending folks your way. You all got it going on. I am one happy camper."

- Oginga, Cincinnati

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March 22, 2012

"Now I 'came the first djembe ... and' really fantastic. I can not wait to play it. You are very professional. I hope to be able to assert your partnership in the future." - Davide, Italy

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March 11, 2012

"I have received the drum and the dvds and the shea butter. The drum is very good. I like it. I like the sound. Thank you."

- Meng, China

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Feb. 22, 2012

"I am so pleased from our business relationship. Big love down here."
- Dana, Capistrano Beach, CA

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Feb. 20, 2012

"I wanted to thank you so much. My djembe arrived today and it's absolutely gorgeous. I'm so excited; really really happy. Thank you, thank you!'

- Lauria, Reno, NV

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Feb. 15, 2012

"All the items have been safely delivered to my home! Thank you so much for making this transaction so smooth! My mom was quite saddened though, when she saw the skins. She said, 'Poor goats.'"

- Justin, Singapore

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Feb. 14, 2012

"I don't like my djembe ... I LOVE IT! It's awesome!"
-Helene, Hawaii

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Feb. 13, 2012

"Thank you so much for the care and love you displayed in the selection and construction of my drums. The wood and skins are more than I can even imagine!!  The cases are everything that was promised, sturdy and cleanly designed. The tone is fantastic, they are biting at the bit to go drum with their brothers. Thank you for the clever card that came with, I know I can put myself in your hands anytime."

- Dana, Capistrano Beach, CA

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Feb. 6, 2012

"You are the shit!! I love drumskullz. I've got a lot of good information from you guys. 
Thanks brotha."

-Michael, Boulder, CO

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Feb. 6, 2012

"I got my drum and it's beatiful. Thank you! I'm gonna put a video of it on youtube."

-Shamba, Dayton, OH

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Jan.31, 2012

"I do thank you for keeping in touch and your wonderful customer service."

-Lorthy, Citrus Heights, CA

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Jan. 24, 2012

"I downloaded this morning and............wow.....thanks a million....im so buzzed out by it."

- Ryan, South Africa

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Jan. 24, 2012

"You guys are THE BEST!"

- Rusty, Seattle, WA

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Jan. 16, 2012

"I love the drum and it sounds awesome."

- John, Pahoa, HI

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Jan. 13, 2012

"[His] new Drumskull drums are INCREDIBLE. He plays them in class and you can hear how playing a quality drum is improving his technique and vocabulary. You guys are the best!"

- Rusty, Seattle, WA

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Jan. 13, 2012

"The drum I have from you is Mali shell with calf  ... it screams, and records with zero to no ring or negative sounding overtones."

- Joe, Miami, FL

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Jan. 11, 2012

"That drum is awesome!"

- Mitch, New Orleans, LA

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Jan. 7, 2012

"I just have to tip my hat to you for the fine work you guys do in that shop. I loved the tonal qualities of the duns right away, especially when tilted back just a bit to let the drum fully resonate ... You can achieve something great on manufactured drums, something really cool, no doubt, but when I heard my Kenkeni playing the heartbeat instead of the rail tom, and the dununba instead of the floor tom --- let’s just say it changed my life forever. "

"Your drums are entities unto themselves. There are not just one or two sweet spots on your drums like there are on most kit toms; on my Kenkeni there so many different sweet spots that you can make music with one drum alone.  Do that on a single kit tom?  I’m not sure that’s going to happen, certainly not in such a pleasing way.  It’s hard to convey exactly, but an African drum sounds like a living thing and a manufactured drum does not.  I have to set the kenkeni exactly the same way every time so my mental mapping of the calf skin head can be relied upon because I want it to sing when I want it to and thump at me when the time comes.  It does exactly that.  The other two drums are the same way."

"These things are alive, man."

- Ron, El Paso, TX

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Jan. 6, 2012

"Oh, and I seriously can't figure out which drum I like best. Every four days I switch from my Mali to Guinea Drumskulls djembe, then four days later back. They're both outstanding. The Mali djembe has sweet, clear tone. The Guinea djembe is mean as fuck."

- Tyler, Seattle, WA

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Dec. 12, 2011

"Everything I've gotten from you has been first-class. I'm really really happy."

- Thor, Milwaukee, WI

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Dec. 6, 2011

"Mali djembe still sounds disgustingly good. Perhaps the best djembe I've ever played. :-) Thanks a million for steering it my way."

- Tyler, Seattle, WA

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Dec. 1, 2011

"Just wanted to say that the drum arrived safely and it is very beautiful.  And of course it sounds great - well in the right hands it would.  So thank you very much for your help in this - it is perfect."

- Mike, England

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Nov. 29, 2011

"Bros, great skins! Love you guys."

- Gordy Ryan, Seattle

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Nov. 27, 2011

"Hey, the drums are awesome!!!!! The bougarabou is wonderfull and beautiful! I arrived at Rio de Janeiro yesterday and the drums arrived from the trip ok, with no problems! The skin passed by the Brazilian customs with no problems; I was afraid about this.

  Me and my girlfriend want to go to California next year, and if we go, certainly I will visit DSD and buy more things, like dvds and books and a djembe!"

- Gustavo, Brazil

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Nov. 17, 2011

"Picked up the drums today, and I must say, man, you guys make a great product.  I absolutely love these drums... they are beautiful to behold."

- Ron, El Paso, TX

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Nov. 8, 2011

"The drum is fantastic...  It's great .... I love the sound."

- Vincent, Ann Arbor, MI

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Nov. 8, 2011

"You guys are the best! Aloha."

- Christopher, Hilo, Hawaii

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Nov. 6, 2011

"Thank you so much for your super good service and I'm looking forward for shopping @ your shop in the future."

- Joe, Japan

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Nov. 2, 2011

"I lgot the blue/green drum today ... it is beautiful. Love the carving! It sounds awesome!"

- Sherry, Austin, TX

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Nov. 2, 2011

"I love my shell. It's the best shell I ever get. I love it. It sounds very good. I love the wood. I love my shell. love it. Thank you very much. I appreciiate what you do for me."

- Kingsley Pipim, Ghana

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Nov. 2, 2011

"I recieved the drum a few minutes ago.  It is like what you described.  The setup and finishing are excellent and the sound is great - very befitting of a Premier Line djembe."

- Bob, Singapore

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Nov. 1, 2011

"Thanks to Drumskull Drums for putting their hard work into setting up and skinning my drum. I want to acknowledge their commitment to their art, as well as the chain of people that came before them; the teachers and parents and musicians that inspired them to become so good at what they do. Matt Hardwick and Ryan Bennett, may your hands never crack and your backs never be sore.
Thanks to all the people that have bought drums from Drumskulls and have given them the experience and practice to refine their techniques and make mine the best one yet."

- Tyler, Seattle, WA

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Oct. 30 , 2011

"I have received the drum and I like it very much. The shell is great and the three sounds are so clear . It is a real professional djembe! Thanks a lot!"

- Yang, China

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Oct. 24 , 2011

"(The Rhythm Refernce Project) is a very important, useful and jammin' reference collection."

- Paul, Katonah, NY

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Oct 17, 2011

"The tuning of the two drums; and the respective inherent sounds due to the shells, skins, and Drumskull set up make for percussion magic. They are amazing !!!!  I actually love my drums."

- John, Napa, CA

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Oct 12, 2011

"Hey guys, I got my balafon in the mail . As with everything else I've ever ordered from you, it is absolutely top-notch. I hope to eventually be able to do it some justice. I've even got a lesson coming this Sunday. Thanks again!"

- Greg, Gaylord, MI

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Oct 5, 2011

"Thanks for putting together a fine instrument. The drum I just got is amazing and more than what I was expecting! Clear tone and balance all around."

- Keith, Bellingham, WA

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Sept 26, 2011

"Great job on the lenke Ivory Coast repair.The custom ksinkasinks and djembe bag are the bomb!"

- Mitch, New Orleans, LA

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Sept 25, 2011

"The djembe we bought last week showed up in Montana before we got back. It is in excellent condition and I am very happy with it. It has been a pleasure doing business with you."

- Bob, Kalispell, MT

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Sept 16, 2011

"After weeks of anticipation overload I received my djembe today.  As a novice but interested drum maker, I was eager to see what a truly pro drum would sound like, and now I know.  I would have to nitpick to the .1 percentile to find anything wrong with this drum.  The shell integrity is incredible, as you said it would be, and I went from sounding decent to sounding like an African. Those dry little ghost echoes and cool 'wop' sounds I always hear when the pro Africans play are now mine thanks to you guys, so it was worth the investment."

- Joe, Miami, FL

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Sept 8, 2011

"Thanks for my drum. It's awesome. I love it.. Great recommendation."

- Arnie, Kissimmee, FL

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Aug 31, 2011

"I received my djembe today. Once again a big thanks for the excellent work and customer service you all provide. The skin is spot on perfect. I really love the look of the hair on this one. Great great sound. The Drumskull Drum tag in the shell. Very cool!"

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Aug 25, 2011

"Finally I got it. It's amazing, the shell, the wood is so beautiful. And the sound, is just perfect. Probably, I'm the happiest man in the world right now. Thank you so, so, so much. My girlfriend is very nervous, she can't sleep.Thanks again Scott, be sure that we'll make more business in the future."

- Borja, Spain

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Aug 19, 2011

"Hey Scott, you were great working with me. I believe your stuff is the best out there and is worth the extra. Have an awesome weekend and I'm sure I will love the drums."

- Tony, Fort Collins, CO

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Aug 18, 2011

"I just finished re-heading 7 djembes and I wanted to thank you for the quality of the skins that I got from you. I also wanted to tell you that the bar tool is amazing! It made the job sooo much easier. Love you guys."

- Deb, Battle Creek, MI

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Aug 4, 2011

"As a musician you should always buy the best instrument you can afford. And before you buy an instrument or more gear, ask yourself 'how is this going to improve my playing?' When I buy a drum its an investment in my playing and myself. I take lessons, practice and try to play the very best I can every time I play. Drumskull drums help me reach to my highest aspirations and are of the absolute highest quality.

Yes you are going to have to pay more than you would like, but there are no better Djembes and Dunun's. Cost is relative, and a good quality guitar will run you thousands of dollars. A $500 dollar drum will last you a lifetime and if you kept it 20 years that would only be about $2 dollars a month for playing a sick djembe. I have seen a few instances where people have come close to their level of work, but I have yet to see them surpassed by anyone in terms of quality. Top level shells, fresh African skins with American rope and materials. Hell yeah.

The sound of the Dunun after the heads have been broken in is exceptional. Listen to the tone of cheaper duns: they can sound muffled and/ or always have one side that does not have good projection/tone. With Drumskulls the Dunun notes are going to rumble, cleanly. The Kenkeni is going to cut through brightly, if you have it tuned properly. This allows you to play with more finesse/dynamics than people think possible from duns.

This is also a small business and the service is as top-notch as the drums."

- Pauli, Berkeley, CA

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Aug 4, 2011

"Be sure that we will make more business in the future. I'm very, very, very happy."

- Borja, Spain

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Aug 4, 2011

"I absolutely love my drum and what you did with it. Thank you so much. It sounds amazing and I love the spots on the skin. So thank you so much."

- Marie, Reno, NV

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July 20, 2011

"Thanks for your help in the purchase of the congas. They are a work of art that adorns the house and just look cool sitting in the room..  the solid wood drums have a mellow tone and "sing." [They have a] pleasing resonance after being struck which seems to set them apart. Buying without hearing is a risk for the $ spent but I had trust based on my djembes from DS. Again thanks. My wife said to say that they are loud !"

- David, New Bedford, MA

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June 24, 2011

"Djembe is absolutely great. As I progress in my playing I discover how good it really is. And my teacher was also delighted the first time he played it. He said, 'Wow, it really sings !'".

- Aleksandar, Croatia

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June 24, 2011

"Drum is good. Thanks for the excellent service."

- Raf, Australia

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June 12, 2011

"Just received my Djembe, you guys ROCK! absolutely beautiful and sounds incredible. Thanks for my favorite drum!!"

- Jeff, Kennesaw, GA

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June 12, 2011

"This drum is amazing. Such quality. Phenomenal sound."

- Lars, Monona, WI

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June 12, 2011

"I hope you guys keep doing what you're doing. We love your qualify instruments. I always recommend your website to any of students when they ask where to get a good drum."

- Julian, New Zealand

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June 9, 2011

"These congas are ... they're just ... oh my god ... fucking insane! I love them. I showed to ethnic drummers at festivals and they were all blown away. They are fucking unbelievable!"

- Scott, New York, NY

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June 6, 2011

"This drum was great. Really really really great. I can't imagine any being better!"

- S'Ankh Rasa, Dallas, TX

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June 6, 2011

"This drum releases the spirit! Amazing!"

- Jason, Webster, TX

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June 5, 2011

"Lovin' my mid-size intermediate Mali. You guys do some amazing work. Top notch!"

- Patrick, Livermore, CA
 

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June 1, 2011

"DrumSkull Drums are the very best.  Everybody says so.  Your name is spoken in awe & with respect around here.  You are the most popular cats this side of the Oogoo Mountains. Famoudou, Mamady, Wadaba, Issa Coulibaly - they all want to play my DrumSkulls Djembe when they come to Boston & I have you to thank for this."

- Caroline, Boston, MA

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May 27, 2011

"You guys are the best."

- Hampton, Richmond, VA

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May 20, 2011

"Thank you for the information!! This kind of treatment with the client is the difference that makes a company lead the market."

- Gustavo, Brazil

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May 19, 2011

"I got my (shell) Wednesday of last week. It arrived two days ahead of schedule. Everything looks awesome... After only seeing the drum online, I was still very impressed when it arrived. It was exactly what I wanted and a beautiful drum. Thanks again for your patience in working with me and helping me through my indecisiveness."

- Matthew, Panama City Beach, FL

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May 14, 2011

"Thanks for your help setting up my latest drum. The hare wood, and calf skin as per your suggestion are a winning combination. It is easier to play than the goat skin, or so I think, and the sound is perfect with its mellow, rich tones but really 'pop' like the goat skin when needed."

- David, Columbus, OH

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May 13, 2011

"The drum is sweet, man! You guys are the shit. Thanks."

- Sekou, Portland, OR

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May 9, 2011

"That's a really, really nice little drum for Melissa!  Excellent choice.  Thanks for the help."

- Randall, Portland, OR

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May 4, 2011

"This is Bolokada Conde and I want to say that I love my drum I bought from you last fall."

- Bolokada Conde

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May 3, 2011

"Oh, yes!  I am in love!  I got my drum today and it is AWESOME!!!  I could not be more pleased!  Thank you so much for all your help!"

- Karen, Knoxville, TN

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May 2, 2011

"My drum is ROCKING! Thanks once again for the quality work. Thanks for being the best and charging enough to continue doing it. I am super proud of you guys and your success and I hope you are around for as long as I keep playing so I can play the best!"

- Rusty Knorr, percussionist for Ottmar Leibert

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April 26, 2011

"You have the best drums in the world."

- Prasasta, New Zealand

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April 19, 2011

"I can't say enough how happy I am with this drum, the sound is AMAZING!" - Kris, California

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April 18, 2011

"Thank you so much for being so pleasant and helpful and honest. it means so much to me!!"

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April 14, 2011

"The drum itself is sounds awesome. The tones and slap are supreme, and the bass note is better than I originally thought... The orange rope really compliments the tone of the wood, and I really like the grain patterns down near the bottom of the drum. It's gorgeous in a very refined way and doesn't need elaborate carvings, or other embellishment. The wood reminds me a bit of the "red stringy" eucalyptus that my dijeridu is made from. I was quite impressed with heft of the drum too - my heaviest djembe yet (in every way :-) ) Thanks for all your help, Ryan! I'm going to debut it in a show today with African Culture Connection. One of my fellow drummers turned to another djembe player in our group when he heard my drum sound and said 'We're in trouble now!'"

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April 14, 2011

"The skins arrived safely today! The Australian customs did not inspect the skins.
Thank you very much for your big help."

- Yasuo, Australia

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April 13, 2011

"I got the order in yesterday and everythying looks great. I"m really happy. Thanks a lot.

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April 3, 2011

"The drum is sounding great.  (My teacher) broke his skin recently so he is playing the drum in question at dance class a lot, he says 'This drum makes me smile.'"

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March 30, 2011

"You guys always provide great service ... and call  back when you say you will ... I appreciate that a lot ... keep on doing what you're doing."

- Sherwin, Canada

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March 29, 2011

"I now have a new skin on the djembe I bought from you, it is sounding absolutely KILLER!!!  Probably the best djembe I've ever owned." - Dan, Australia

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March 29, 2011

"I saw Dan's new drum from you guys last night and I was blown away! It is the quality of drum building that I am nowhewre near and I am aspiring to. You guys have some serious skills and I want to learn from the master!"

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March 22, 2011

"I am so proud of you guys and how far you have come. You are truly the best drum craftsmen in the world."

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March 11, 2011

"Hey Guys, Good job on the bote. Thank you for a job well done."

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March 7, 2011

"I got my djembe today... The drum is awesome! Thank you."

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Feb. 28, 2011

"Hello! I got my order today ))) Thank you! The bells from Mali are very good and have a beautiful sound."

- Yuri, Russia

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Feb. 19, 2011

"Thanks my friends, I received Beauty.  She is radiant and sitting by me now in my room and I am grateful for you."

- Afia, Sebastopol, CA

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Feb. 15, 2011

"The djembe is amazing. Thanks for everything!!!"

- Ezequiel, Argentina

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Jan. 29, 2011

"I got my drum today. Absolutely perfect! It looks great and radiates professional craftsmanship. Your customer service was top-notch and your product is easily the best drum. I am going to be the talk of the class. Here's to building my skills to meet the beauty of this drum! Thanks."

- Jessie, Seattle, WA

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Jan. 27, 2011

"I'd like to thank you for everything that you've done to make sure that I'm happy with my drum. You guys really do have good customer service."

- Jessie, Seattle, WA

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Jan. 21, 2011

"I got the quinto back. The repair job looks great. Very clean and absolutely undetectable. I had full stem crack repaired at .... recently (from a drum which was damaged on an airplane). I can honestly say that your repair job looks a lot cleaner (so does your packaging). I love the look of the hardware."

- Jake, Lenox, MA

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Jan. 18, 2011

"I received my drum yesterday. Thank you. It is awesome."

- Joaquin, Humble, TX

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Jan. 11, 2011

"I feel very solid sending people your way, as I have been more than happy with everything I have gotten from DSD, not to mention the service."

- Tom, Atlanta, GA

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Jan. 9, 2011

"Much impressed by your resolution of the problem on a Sunday!  I've little doubt I'll be back for other business in the future. Appreciate it."

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Jan. 7, 2011

"I just wanted to sing the praises of my new Solo Djembe from Guinea. This is the most wonderful Djembe I have ever played. It is superb. First and foremost it's sound; it is voiced supremely, it can practically slap itself! It is an aesthetically beautiful drum, and set up wonderfully by Drumskulls.  I recently performed with a group of musicians and each and every drummer wanted a turn with this magic drum. It is a special instrument.  Thank you."

-John, Napa, CA
 

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Jan. 2, 2011

"I conduct hand drumming workshops worldwide for corporate team building, community events and private groups, and the folks at Drumskulls make instruments as good as, or better than, any I've seen in all of my travels!  And I'm very demanding when it comes to instruments that have authentic sound and feel!"

-Jim Greiner, Santa Cruz, CA
 

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Sept. 10, 2010

"The congas are just great... Boy do they sound fine together... Got the Quinto bag too and it fits wonderfully." 

- Mark, Seattle, WA

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Sept. 10, 2010

"Those conga shells I got from you. People can't believe them. The Haitians I play with go off on them. You wood is just that awesome." 

- Pat, Albuquerque, NM

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Sept. 9, 2010

"I received my djembe and could not be happier. It is awesome, everything I wanted. It sounds great. The workmanship is incredible. Thank you very much. The case is even a perfect fit. Thanks again." 

- Weldon, Chestnut Mtn, Georgia 

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Sept. 3, 2010

"The drum case arrived yesterday.  It is a perfect fit and just as impressive a piece of workmanship and you promised that it would be, and it was more than worth the wait!  Thanks to all of you!"

- Karen W, Columbia, MD

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