Handmade Djembe Drum (Ghana)

I was so excited to order this drum. I Thought I had a great deal until I tried to play the drum. Out of the box the wood smelt great how ever I hit the center of the and quickly realized the drum was totally out of tune. Immediately I called overstock to complain and ask how can you ship an untuned instrument? The customer service rep said sir we stand behind our product. I told her the drum isnt tuned I realized she didn't know anything about Djembe drums. 1. The wood was NOT Djembe Wood 2. The rope used on the drum was Too THIN 3. The Skin of the Drum head Was Too THIN and very poor quality. So I took the drum to ***/ They have by far THE BEST drums I have seen professional grade. They offer tuning services for drum all done professionally so I left IMO drum from overstock there. I came back and the service technician said your drum head ripped! I asked why did this happen he instantly showed me how thin the skin of the drum head was compared to what they use. All the animal skins at motherland music use are imported from Africa. Clearly there was an obvious difference in quality. The owner of the store offered to replace the drum head at a discounted price however I asked how can overstock ship a drum of POOR quality. After 9 phone calls and 2 managers overstock agreed to SPLIT the cost of replacing the Drum head which was $100. So save yourself the trouble and buy from *** every drum is hand carved hand made by African craftsman. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BUY THIS DRUM. If you have any passion for drumming!!!

• Did the color match the color displayed onsite? ABSOLUTEY NOT
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Drum head is of terrible super thin quality.
• How accurate was the sizing? Size was as advertised

Great djembe, great price, fast shipping = BUY IT.

• Did the color match the color displayed onsite? Yes.
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Excelent size Djembe for intermediate players like me.
• How accurate was the sizing? 14 inches = Great size

This item was not as pictured. What I received is black with natural colored carving. and a multi-color non-removable fabric covering the top. Because I was trying to match this with items that I already have, I'll need to return it.

• Did the color match the color displayed onsite? Not even close
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Well made otherwise
• How accurate was the sizing? Size was correct

I had such high hopes for this drum as everything else I have bought from Overstock was always great quality. But this drumhead was cracked and on edges and was not strung tightly at all so was not playable. Yes, I could have it restrung and headed but just didn't want to spend the time or money. Would have cost way more than the drum I paid for. I contacted OS Customer service and they will be shipping out a new one and arranged for this one to be sent back. I think this drum has potentail but I need something that works out of the box. I would not recommend this particular drum to anyone unless they rehead and rope it. Otherwise the design and size etc. was beautiful! I am hoping the replacement will be better so I can recommend to a friend! :)

• Did the color match the color displayed onsite? I liked it better than the one in the picture. Carving and painted colors are wonderful!
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Well, I am hving to send it back as the head was cracked upon receiving... :( I though it was just the ropes were very loose that is sounded so bad. I took to a drum repair person who informed me the little cracks on the edge make it unusable and will have to be reheaded.
• How accurate was the sizing? Perfect!