Detail 01
Durian wood shell
The shell material was selected for light weight and strength.

Independent shopping perspective
The 12-inch Mariano Series Djembe pairs a Durian wood shell with a REMO Black Suede head and eight tuning lugs. Durian was selected here for low weight and strength, while the compact top ring is designed to let the drum sit close to the player’s body. The head and lug arrangement support tuning adjustment, including the model’s stated high-tuning capability. Its described voice combines strong bass response with sharply defined slaps.

Strong match
What matters in use
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 01
The shell material was selected for light weight and strength.
Detail 02
The ring is designed to allow close-to-body playing.
Detail 03
The djembe has eight points for head tuning.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It uses a REMO Black Suede head.
Eight tuning lugs.
Strong bass tones and piercing slaps.
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