Detail 01
Ten pairs of brass jingles
The jingles have a textured finish and are described as rich and cutting.
Product detailSKU #1500000343685
MEINLArtisan Riq Drum
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Meinl’s Artisan Riq pairs a wood shell and synthetic 8 3/4-inch head with ten pairs of textured brass jingles. Five lugs and a lightweight aluminum rim secure a head built for the high-tension tuning associated with riq playing, while retaining a wide dynamic range. Doum and tak strokes, along with finger rolls, bring out overtones from both head and jingles. Its white burl mosaic royale finish adds a detailed visual treatment, and a bag and tuning key come with it.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Arabic folk or classical settings where traditional riq sounds and high-tension tuning are required.
- Players using doum, tak, and finger-roll techniques that draw overtones from head and jingles.
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
Synthetic 8 3/4-inch head
It offers a wide dynamic range and supports high-tension tuning.
Detail 03
Five tuning lugs
They secure the head and provide the drum’s tuning adjustment points.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What comes with the Artisan Riq?
A bag and tuning key are included.
02What playing techniques is it designed for?
It is designed for doum and tak strokes as well as finger rolls.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Multi-Colored
