{"product_id":"meinl-fd18t-frame-drum-tar-18-76077","title":"18 TAR - FD18T","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context and Positioning in the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Târ is a \u003cstrong\u003eframe drum\u003c\/strong\u003e whose tradition is associated with the Basque Country and has also established itself in certain uses in Morocco. This model emphasizes a modern and practical approach: a \u003cstrong\u003ediscreet internal tuning\u003c\/strong\u003e and a design aimed at reducing any obstructive elements on the frame. It positions itself as an instrument focused on \u003cstrong\u003ecomfortable playing\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eprecise adjustments\u003c\/strong\u003e, while maintaining the authenticity and character of a natural skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho This Drum Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 18-inch Târ is intended both for \u003cstrong\u003ebeginners\u003c\/strong\u003e seeking an easy-to-handle drum and for \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e musicians looking for a reliable instrument to work on consistency, endurance, and precision. Its size makes it suitable for styles where the frame drum must \u003cstrong\u003ecarry\u003c\/strong\u003e while remaining nuanced: traditional music, Mediterranean and North African repertoires, vocal accompaniment, and acoustic contexts where a \u003cstrong\u003etimbre palette\u003c\/strong\u003e is valued over excessive volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Innovations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe uniqueness of this model lies in its \u003cstrong\u003einternal tuning system\u003c\/strong\u003e. The tuning lugs are \u003cstrong\u003efully recessed\u003c\/strong\u003e into the frame, keeping the playing surface and grip clear, which limits friction and snag points during performance. The \u003cstrong\u003ethumb notch\u003c\/strong\u003e enhances stability, especially in positions alternating between open strikes, muted sounds, and edge playing. The instrument comes with an \u003cstrong\u003eAllen key\u003c\/strong\u003e, convenient for adjusting skin tension and adapting the response to temperature, humidity variations, or the desired striking style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ehand-selected goat skin\u003c\/strong\u003e provides an organic grain, with a sharp attack and very sensitive response to nuances. It favors sounds rich in harmonics, capable of shifting from a dry and controlled timbre (muted sounds) to a more open and full sound when the skin is allowed to vibrate. The tuning allows refining the tension to achieve either a tighter and more precise tone or a softer and warmer rendering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSiam oak\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hevea brasiliensis) frame contributes to balanced projection, supporting the low-mid range without weighing down the instrument. 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