Detail 01
16-inch head diameter
Large playing surface with real separation between bass in the center and slaps at the rim.
Product detailSKU #1274034491756
RemoMondo Designer Series Key-Tuned Djembe Black Earth 27"X16"
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A large key-tuned djembe with a 16-inch head and 27-inch height. For drum-circle leaders and percussionists who want full-size volume without rope tuning.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Leading a drum circle where you need to cut through
- Percussionists who play seated with the drum tilted
- Players who want big bass without learning rope pulling
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Children or small-framed players — this is a full-size drum
- Anyone carrying gear far without a cart or padded bag
- Traditionalists who want a rope-tuned carved wood shell
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
27-inch height
Full-size standing height. Sits between the knees when seated; most players won't play it standing without a strap.
Detail 03
Key-tuned instead of rope-tuned
You adjust pitch with a drum key in minutes. No pulling rope, no learning the diamond weave.
Detail 04
Remo synthetic shell and head
Weather and humidity barely move the tuning, so it holds pitch outdoors and between seasons.
Detail 05
Designer Series finish
The graphic is part of the shell surface, not a wrap that peels at the edges over time.
Detail 06
$549.95
Upper-mid pricing that buys the size and the tuning hardware, not a hand-carved shell.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Bring a drum key — tuning is hardware-based and you'll want it handy
- 02No stand, strap, or bag assumed; a full-size djembe is awkward to carry bare
- 03Check the rim height against your chair before committing to a seated position
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 16 inches too big for a first djembe?
It's a lot of drum. If you're average adult height and playing seated it's fine, but a smaller head is easier to reach across for clean slaps.
02How often does it need tuning?
Far less than a rope djembe. The synthetic head doesn't chase humidity, so most players touch it up occasionally rather than before every session.
03Can I play this standing up?
At 27 inches it's built for seated playing. Standing requires a strap so the drum hangs at the right height and stays angled for bass tones.
04Will it hold up outdoors?
Yes. The synthetic construction is the main reason to pick it over wood and skin — rain, sun and temperature swings don't shift the tuning.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51274034491756
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