Detail 01
Cast aluminum shell
Transfers vibration across the shell for full tones while reducing unwanted overtones.
Product detailSKU #1500000419008
MEINLArtisan Edition Egyptian Doumbek 9 in. White Pearl
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Meinl’s white pearl Artisan Edition Egyptian doumbek pairs a 9-inch synthetic head with a cast aluminum, hourglass-shaped shell. Handcrafted genuine mother-of-pearl mosaic covers the shell, giving the drum its detailed visual finish while contributing to the resonance and projection described for this model. The contoured body is designed to feel balanced in the hands, and the synthetic head maintains its tension through changing temperature and humidity. It responds to nuanced hand playing and supports a range from crisp, cutting dums to deep, booming teks.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Outdoor festivals or other changing conditions where stable head tension matters.
- Hand-drumming parts that move between crisp dums and deep teks.
- Players seeking an Egyptian doumbek with handcrafted mother-of-pearl mosaic work.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
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 02
9-inch synthetic head
Maintains consistent tension across changes in temperature and humidity.
Detail 03
Ergonomically contoured hourglass body
Gives the 9-inch drum a balanced, natural feel when held.
Detail 04
Mother-of-pearl mosaic inlay
Handcrafted decorative inlay also increases shell surface area for added resonance and projection.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a 9-inch doumbek with a white pearl finish.
- 02Its synthetic head is designed to stay in tune through changing weather conditions.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the shell made from?
Cast aluminum, finished with handcrafted genuine mother-of-pearl mosaic inlay.
02Will the head remain stable in changing conditions?
The synthetic 9-inch head maintains tension across temperature and humidity changes.
03What sounds does it produce?
It covers crisp, cutting dums and deep, booming teks.
04What color is it?
White pearl.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
