Schlagwerk U 72 Udu Skin L

Name: U 72 Udu Skin L
Brand: Schlagwerk
SKU: 162084
Price: 339.00 EUR
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ID : 162084

EAN : 4260094111501

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Information

Essential Information About the Schlagwerk U72 Skin Udu L
• Double opening : a side hole for soft and harmonious bass, plus the main opening for the typical "pot drum" sounds of the udu
• Fine and aesthetic natural fish skin, factory-tuned for a consistent and musical response
• Clay body : organic feel, natural projection, and warm timbre, ideal for world percussion and ambient music
• Handmade in Germany with a circular stand ring for perfect stability during play

U 72 Udu Skin L

339,00 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

Reference price

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

The udu is originally a terracotta percussion instrument inspired by traditional percussive pottery, appreciated for its tactile play and rounded bass tones achieved by varying hand pressure on the opening. With the U72 Skin Udu L, Schlagwerk offers a high-end and particularly expressive interpretation: this model is presented as the highlight of the brand's Udu line, thanks to the addition of a finely adjusted fish skin and a design intended to blend oriental sounds with deep bass.

Target Audience for This Drum/Instrument

The Skin Udu is aimed at intermediate to advanced percussionists seeking a wide range of nuances, but it remains accessible to motivated beginners thanks to its intuitive handling: deep sounds are quickly achieved, then precision (attacks, "pop" notes, breath effects) is refined with technique. It is particularly suited to world, meditative, ambient, and acoustic settings, accompanying guitar or vocals, and sound creation in the studio. On stage, it brings an original color between cajon, darbuka, and melodic percussion, while maintaining a very organic identity.

Technical specifications

Instrument size	Large	Material	terracotta
Category	percussion	Skin type	Animal
Type	udu	Diameter	27 cm

Questions frequently asked

What are the dimensions of the Schlagwerk U 72 Udu Skin L?

Its diameter is 27 cm and its height is approximately 37 cm.

What sound does the fish skin bring to this udu?

The finely fitted fish skin adds definition to the attack and an additional playing surface. It is optimized and tuned at the factory.

How are the bass tones played with the side hole?

The side hole is partially covered with the hand to modulate the perceived pitch, attack, and note length. The resulting bass tones remain soft and harmonious, with possible breathy effects.

Is this udu suitable for beginners?

This model is mainly aimed at intermediate to advanced percussionists, while remaining accessible to motivated beginners. The bass sounds are obtained quickly, then the attacks and "pop" effects become clearer with technique.