Tanga 8" RED SLAMMER

Name: 8" RED SLAMMER
Brand: Tanga
SKU: 62824
Price: 64.00 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (4 reviews)

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EAN : 3700166324145

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Information

Essential Information About the Tanga Slammer 8" Red Djembe
• 8" Format (20 cm): compact, lightweight, and ideal for beginners or playing on the go.
• Indonesian Mahogany Shell: delivers a warm, musical, and pleasant feel under the hands.
• Goat Skin: excellent responsiveness to distinguish bass, tones, and slaps.
• Traditional Rope Tensioning with integrated carrying handle: practical and authentic.

8" RED SLAMMER

64,00 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

Originating in Africa among the Malinké in Guinea in the 13th century, the djembe spread widely worldwide from the 1960s onward. The Slammer series by Tanga follows this tradition by offering accessible and well-crafted djembes, available in various diameters (from 8" to 14") to suit all sizes and uses. Tanga, a relatively young brand in the percussion world, focuses on balancing traditional manufacturing techniques with a modern approach to quality control, aiming to provide an instrument with a particularly convincing quality/price ratio.

Who This Drum/Djembe Is For

The Tanga Slammer 8" is designed for both beginners and intermediate musicians seeking a simple, effective, and enjoyable djembe to play. Its small diameter makes it perfect for children, introductory workshops, musical awakening, or as a supplementary instrument for a percussionist. In terms of styles, it naturally fits within African music and percussion ensembles, but it also works well for accompanying acoustic sessions, world music, rhythmic exercises in classrooms, or street performances where portability is a real advantage.

Technical specifications

Instrument size	Small
Category	percussion
Type	djembe

Material	Indonesian mahogany
Skin type	Goat
Diameter	8 "

Questions frequently asked

Is the Tanga Slammer Rouge 8" suitable for a beginner child?

Its 8-inch diameter and compact size are suitable for children, musical awakening, and introductory workshops. The Indonesian mahogany shell and goat skin provide a direct response under the hands.

What sound does an 8-inch mahogany djembe produce?

Mahogany brings a warm tone, with presence in the low-mid range. At this 8-inch diameter, the bass remains contained and the rhythms maintain good clarity.

How is this Tanga djembe tuned?

The goat skin tension is adjusted using traditional rope tuning. This system matches the intended design of this wooden djembe.

Can bass, tone, and slap be distinguished on this model?

The goat skin promotes a lively response allowing work on bass strokes in the center, tones near the edge, and sharper slaps. The 8-inch size is suited for precise and consistent playing.