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product_id: 3683880
title: "Meinl African Talking Drum with Mahogany Wood Shell and Wooden Beater - NOT MADE IN CHINA - Large Size Goat Skin Heads, 2-YEAR WARRANTY (ATD-L)"
brand: "meinl percussion"
price: "7618 som"
currency: KGS
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.kg/products/3683880-meinl-african-talking-drum-with-mahogany-wood-shell-and-wooden
store_origin: KG
region: Kyrgyzstan
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# Solid mahogany shell for rich resonance Hand-selected goat skin heads for warm tone Curved wooden beater for authentic play Meinl African Talking Drum with Mahogany Wood Shell and Wooden Beater - NOT MADE IN CHINA - Large Size Goat Skin Heads, 2-YEAR WARRANTY (ATD-L)

**Brand:** meinl percussion
**Price:** 7618 som
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🥁 Own the rhythm of tradition with every beat!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Meinl African Talking Drum with Mahogany Wood Shell and Wooden Beater - NOT MADE IN CHINA - Large Size Goat Skin Heads, 2-YEAR WARRANTY (ATD-L) by meinl percussion
- **How much does it cost?** 7618 som with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/3683880-meinl-african-talking-drum-with-mahogany-wood-shell-and-wooden)

## Best For

- meinl percussion enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted meinl percussion brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Complete Playing Kit:** Includes a curved wooden striker to ensure proper technique and optimal sound
- • **2-Year Warranty Assurance:** Confidence in quality with a solid manufacturer-backed guarantee
- • **Authentic Goat Skin Heads:** Hand-selected and tensioned with nylon ropes to bend pitch dynamically
- • **Mastercrafted Mahogany Shell:** Carved from a single piece for unmatched tonal depth and durability
- • **Traditional Hourglass Design:** Ergonomically shaped and hand-carved for cultural authenticity and style

## Overview

The Meinl African Talking Drum (ATD-L) features a large, hand-carved mahogany hourglass shell paired with hand-selected goat skin heads tensioned by nylon ropes, allowing dynamic pitch bending. Designed for authentic West African sound and play style, it includes a curved wooden beater and comes with a 2-year warranty, ensuring premium quality and cultural heritage in every drum.

## Description

The MEINL African Talking Drums are carved into an hourglass shape from a solid piece of Mahogany wood, and decorated with a carved motif. Two hand-selected goatskin heads are spanned with high-quality nylon rope. Traditionally, the talking drum is played beneath one arm, and held against the ribcage. The drum is then squeezed to “bend” the pitch while the other hand employs a curved striker.

## Features

- Mahogany shell: Meinl talking drums are carved from a solid piece of mahogany and offer unmatched tonal range and resonance
- Hand selected goat skin heads: The heads are secured and tuned by spanning nylon ropes, which are squeezed to bend the notes of the drum to offer warm tone for both high and low pitch
- Wooden striker included: The drum includes a curved wooden beater in order to play the instrument with proper technique and achieve optimal sound quality
- Carved design: The shell is formed into an hourglass shape and decorated with a hand-carved motif in an earthy design
- Traditional sound: these drums originated in West Africa and are still used today in the music of the Yoruba people

## Product Details

- **Color:** Large
- **Brand:** Meinl Percussion
- **Material:** Mahogany Wood, Goat Skin
- **Model Name:** African Talking Drum
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 8 x 8 x 16 inches

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice sound and control
*by G***G on June 29, 2025*

Had this for a few years. Well made, great tone, good control of tones.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect choice
*by B***R on June 7, 2016*

The media could not be loaded. I am highly impressed with this talking drum. I have never owned one before and needed to make sure I spent the money I had well and with smart decision making. The reviews helped me to do so and I am not disappointed. I first received one that had something loose inside, and they are handmade I see, so that is expected to have some defect. But, since it was new and fixable, I exchanged and now have a great one. Even the old one sounded great though. It sounds NICE, looks beautiful, and feels great. I like the heavy duty strap. For the money, this size is perfect and it is a quality drum.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ nice little drum
*by L***H on May 16, 2025*

mallet broke.

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*Product available on Desertcart Kyrgyzstan*
*Store origin: KG*
*Last updated: 2026-01-24*