{"product_id":"meinl-djembe-synthetique-12-days-of-the-379144","title":"PERCUSSION 12\" ROPE TUNED TRAVEL SERIES DJEMBE SYNTHETIC HEAD (PATENTED) DAY OF THE DEAD","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context and Positioning in the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe djembé is an iconic West African percussion instrument, appreciated for its ability to produce contrasting and expressive sounds. Modern \"Travel\" versions are designed with mobility in mind: they retain the spirit of the djembé while prioritizing practicality, robustness, and consistent playability. With its synthetic construction and \"Day of the Death\" aesthetic, this model positions itself as a contemporary travel djembé, designed for musicians who want an instrument ready to play, easy to live with, and simple to maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho This Djembé Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 12-inch djembé is suitable both for \u003cstrong\u003ebeginners\u003c\/strong\u003e looking for a reliable and reassuring instrument and for \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate percussionists\u003c\/strong\u003e seeking a lightweight second djembé for rehearsals, workshops, and outings. Its format is particularly suited to styles and situations where projection and groove are essential: \u003cstrong\u003eAfrican percussion\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ebatucada\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eevents\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003edrum circles\u003c\/strong\u003e, acoustic accompaniment, or outdoor playing. The synthetic skin provides a consistent feel, useful for working on technique (slaps, tones, basses) with a regular response.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Innovations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe combination of \u003cstrong\u003esynthetic shell\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esynthetic skin\u003c\/strong\u003e is a strategic choice for travel: less sensitivity to climatic conditions, fewer storage constraints, and appreciable stability when frequently on the move. The \u003cstrong\u003epre-stretched 4 mm nylon HTP cordage\u003c\/strong\u003e contributes to more even tensioning and longer-lasting tuning: you spend less time adjusting tension and more time playing. The height of \u003cstrong\u003e61 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a good balance between playing comfort, sound presence, and maneuverability, whether you play seated, standing with a strap (not included), or moving during events.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA djembé with a \u003cstrong\u003esynthetic skin\u003c\/strong\u003e is characterized by a response often more consistent than a natural skin: the sound varies less with humidity, and the attack remains clear throughout a day of playing. You generally get well-defined \u003cstrong\u003eslaps\u003c\/strong\u003e, clear \u003cstrong\u003etones\u003c\/strong\u003e, and crisp \u003cstrong\u003ebasses\u003c\/strong\u003e, with dynamics that are easy to control. This consistency is a real asset for technical work, group workshops, and outdoor performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esynthetic shell\u003c\/strong\u003e promotes stable projection and a homogeneous sound, with a \"ready to play\" feel highly appreciated in a nomadic context. Combined with the \u003cstrong\u003epre-stretched cordage\u003c\/strong\u003e, it helps maintain more stable tension between sessions, which keeps the instrument responsive and pleasant, even when conditions are not ideal. The result: a reliable, punchy djembé designed for efficiency and mobility, without sacrificing playing pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2rem\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"flex:1 1 300px;width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003edjembe\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003edjembe\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003esynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"flex:1 1 300px;width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eSynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eMulticolor\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinishing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eMatt\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e12 \u0026quot;\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2rem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e61 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003esynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003esynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eultra lightweight\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCordage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003enylon HTP\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCordage diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e4 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003epre-stretched\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u0026quot;Day of the Death\u0026quot;\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Meinl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54359263609107,"sku":"379144","price":159.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/42bc9d3df0d3a0b6151047ac3b16440ec35d22ee_MEINL_PADJ7L.jpg?v=1787362065","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/meinl-percussion-12-rope-tuned-travel-series-djembe-synthetic-head-patented-day-of-the-dead-379144","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}