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Goat Skins, Djembe Rope, Drum Rings, Tuning Tools & More!

Whether you are a Drum Builder or a Drummer needing a New Djembe Head...

Our Drum Building Supplies:

Goat Skins	Djembe Rope	Drum Rings
Djembe Extras	Djembe Tuning Tools	"Build Your Own" Drum Kits

We carry everything you need! Choose from our quality goat and calf skins, with and without hair; Kevlar core djembe rope in a dazzling array of colors; drum rings from 6" to 20" in 1/4" increments; drum kits in several sizes that include the drum shell, djembe rope, goat skin, and drum rings! We also have a selection of djembe tuning tools, specifically designed to help you get those verticals extremely tight.

We know what we are doing...we're one of the first companies who began selling to drum builders over 15 years ago. We have improved and adapted our products over the years to ensure that we sell the very best. We are drummers and drum builders ourselves...we know what you want!

Ever wonder how they carve a Djembe drum?
Check out our Guinea djembe carvers at work!
Visit our YouTube Channel and check out the djembe carving video. Go to: Djembe Drum Carving.

About our Drum Supplies...

Due to customer demand, we began to sell our drum supplies for those people who wanted to build or fix their own drums. We have been selling drum building products around the country and overseas for over fifteen years...and our customer base keeps growing. We offer our top-of-the-line supplies at terrific prices.

We do a great deal of drum repair and building for customers who don't have the time to fix their own drum or who don't want to be bothered learning the techniques. We also custom build djembes to your specifications.

Repair on djembes, sabars, dununs, Ghanaian pegged drums, and Bodhrans is available. We also do bearing edge work on djembes. We re-tuck congas and bongos, too. We do not work on talking drums at this time. If you have another type of drum you are curious about, just ask. Please CONTACT US with a description of your repair and we will promptly get back to you with a quote.

Guinea Whole Hide Goat Skin w/hair

SKINS
Our goat and calf skins are imported directly
and are hand-selected before we ship them to you.

New!! Steer Conga Skins...we love them! We recommend
them for Bauer, Gon Bops, Valje, and Skin-on-Skin drums.
They've got way more tone than the water buffalo skins
put on imported drums.

Discount skins if you order 10 drum skins or more!! We offer skins at 50% if you are ordering 10 or more! Read below for the fine print!

We've got great whole hide goat skins with hair from Guinea!!

Important INFO:

Skins will be shipped of assorted thickness, unless specified.
Skins are may be exchanged or returned at customer's shipping expense ONLY IF skin has not touched water and is in its original condition.
We are unable to take back skins that have been soaked, mounted, or cut-- so please inspect them well!
DO NOT use discount form for orders of less than 10 skins total per order...your order will take longer to process and you will be charged full price.
All skins types and sizes may be combined for quantity discount.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING INFORMATION FOR SKIN ORDERS:

ATTENTION International Orders for SKINS!! KNOW YOUR COUNTRY'S IMPORT REGULATIONS!
There are import regulations on animal skins! It varies by country and skins are subject to quarantine.
Some countries require additional paperwork, inspections, or certifications which we are UNABLE to provide for you!
Skins sent internationally are done so at the customer's own risk and any additional charges, including return shipping charges, are the sole responsonsibility of the customer.

FOR REGULARLY PRICED SKINS (ordering LESS than 10 total):

Ivory Coast Whole Hide Goat Skin w/hair	Whole Hide African Skins:	TYPE:	Regular Price:	How Many?:
		Whole Hide Ivory Coast/ Guinea goat skin (w/ hair)	$ 30.00
		Whole Hide Ivory Coast goat skin (w/o hair)	$ 36.00
		Fill in the quantity of skins you want above, then hit the button to the right to add it to your order:

Goat Skin Without Hair from Pakistan	Goat Skins: (Without Hair) Imported from Pakistan	SIZE:	Regular Price:	How Many?:
		14"	$ 11.00
		16"	$ 13.00
		18"	$ 16.00
		22"	$ 22.00
		26"	$ 32.00
		Fill in the quantity of skins you want above, then hit the button to the right to add it to your order:

Calf Skin Without Hair from Pakistan	Calf Skins: (Without Hair) Imported from Pakistan	SIZE:	Regular Price:	How Many?
		22"	$ 44.00
		26"	$ 56.00
		30"	$ 70.00
		Fill in the quantity of skins you want above, then hit the button to the right to add it to your order:

Calf Skin With Hair	Calf Skins: (With Hair)	SIZE:	Regular Price:	How Many?:
		22"	$ 64.00
		26"	$ 70.00
		30"	$ 84.00
		Fill in the quantity of skins you want above, then hit the button to the right to add it to your order:

Steer Flat Conga Skins	Steer Conga Skins:	Type:	Regular Price:	How Many?:
		20" Flat, unmounted Steer Conga skins, 2mm-2.5mm thick	$ 80.00	Sorry, Temporarily Out of Stock!
		Fill in the quantity of skins you want above, then hit the button to the right to add it to your order:

Water Buffalo Flat Conga Skins	Water Buffalo Conga Skins: Perfect for that contemporary Conga sound!	Type:	Regular Price:	How Many?
		20" FLAT, Unmounted	$ 60.00
		Fill in the quantity of skins you want above, then hit the button to the right to add it to your order:

DISCOUNT SKINS (ordering MORE than 10 total):

IMPORTANT INFO ON QUANTITY DISCOUNTS:

We offer discount pricing when you order 10 or more skins. You can order 10 of the same size and type OR you may combine sizes and type of skin to qualify for this pricing.

If you are ordering 10 or more skins TOTAL, please use the discount buttons below. THANKS!

(***NOTE: If you use these buttons and you do NOT order at least 10 skins, you WILL be charged full price and it will slow us down in processing your order, so please make sure that you use the correct buttons!)

DRUM SKIN
QUANTITY DISCOUNTS:

We offer special pricing to drum builders...or those of you who are ordering 10 or more of our skins. You may mix and match the following skins in order to reach your minimum of 10 skins per order.

(***NOTE: Again, if you use these buttons and you do NOT order at least 10 skins total, you WILL be charged full price and it will slow us down in processing your order, so please make sure that you use the correct buttons!)

ITEM: DISCOUNT PRICE: HOW MANY?:

Whole Hide Ivory Coast/Guinea Goat Skin WITH HAIR DISCOUNT PRICE: $15.00 each

Whole Hide Ivory Coast/Guinea Goat Skin WITHOUT HAIR DISCOUNT PRICE: $18.00 each

Goat Skin WITHOUT HAIR: 14" DISCOUNT PRICE: $5.50 each

Goat Skin WITHOUT HAIR: 16" DISCOUNT PRICE: $6.50 each

Goat Skin WITHOUT HAIR: 18" DISCOUNT PRICE: $8.00 each

Goat Skin WITHOUT HAIR: 22" DISCOUNT PRICE: $11.00 each

Goat Skin WITHOUT HAIR: 26" DISCOUNT PRICE: $16.00 each

CALF Skin WITH HAIR: 22" DISCOUNT PRICE: $32.00 each

CALF Skin WITH HAIR: 26" DISCOUNT PRICE: $35.00 each

CALF Skin WITH HAIR: 30" DISCOUNT PRICE: $42.00 each

CALF Skin WITHOUT HAIR: 22" DISCOUNT PRICE: $22.00 each

CALF Skin WITHOUT HAIR: 26" DISCOUNT PRICE: $28.00 each

CALF Skin WITHOUT HAIR: 30" DISCOUNT PRICE: $35.00 each

STEER Flat, Unmounted Conga Skins,
2mm-2.5mm thick: 20" DISCOUNT PRICE: $40.00 each Sorry, Temporarily Out of Stock!

WATER BUFFALO Flat, Unmounted Conga Skins: 20" DISCOUNT PRICE: $30.00 each

Please add the quantity above and select "ADD TO BASKET" to add to your order.

IMPORTANT:

Make sure to have read the important information regarding skins and our policies above!!

DJEMBE ROPE:

Our cord is the engineered specifically for the djembe and custom made to our specs
All cord is double-braided polyester around a strong, low-stretch core
Our rope is available in the following solid colors: black, royal blue, white, purple, red, yellow, and green. We also stock black with red, yellow, and green flecks!
Quantity pricing...purchase a spool to save! Both rope sizes now come in 1200 foot (366m) spools.
ATTENTION DRUM BUILDERS: You save 50% if you buy the 3/16" (4.5mm) rope by the spool..and it drops as low as 8 cents/foot with a 10+ spool discount!! 1/8" (3mm) rope is as low as 6.25 cents/foot in quantities!
10+ DISCOUNT INFO:You must order 10 or more SPOOLS to receive this discount. You may mix/match colors/sizes. DO NOT USE THE DISCOUNT button if you order fewer than 10 spools...it will delay us in processing your order and you will be charged the regular spool price.

SIZE & COLOR:	REGULAR PRICE:	SPOOL PRICE: 1200 Foot (366m) Spool	DISCOUNT PRICING: Must Order 10 OR MORE 1200 Foot (366m) SPOOL PRICE:
3/16" (4.5mm), black	$.25 per foot	$150. each/12.5¢ foot	$95. each/8¢ foot
3/16" (4.5mm), black w/flecks	Sorry, Temp. Out of Stock!	Sorry, Temp. Out of Stock!	Sorry, Temp. Out of Stock!
3/16" (4.5mm), solid red	Sorry, Temp. Out of Stock!	Sorry, Temp. Out of Stock!	Sorry, Temp. Out of Stock!
3/16" (4.5mm), solid green	$.25 per foot	$150. each/12.5¢ foot	$95. each/8¢ foot
3/16" (4.5mm), solid yellow	$.25 per foot	$150. each/12.5¢ foot	$95. each/8¢ foot
3/16" (4.5mm), solid royal blue	$.25 per foot	$150. each/12.5¢ foot	$95. each/8¢ foot
3/16" (4.5mm), solid white	Sorry, Temp. Out of Stock!	Sorry, Temp. Out of Stock!	Sorry, Temp. Out of Stock!
3/16" (4.5mm), solid purple	$.25 per foot	$150. each/12.5¢ foot	$95. each/8¢ foot
1/8" (3mm), black	Sorry, Temp. Out of Stock!	Sorry, Temp. Out of Stock!	Sorry, Temp. Out of Stock!
1/8" (3mm), black w/flecks	$.15 per foot	$100. each/8¢ foot	$75. each/6.25¢ foot
1/8" (3mm), solid red	$.15 per foot	$100. each/8¢ foot	$75. each/6.25¢ foot
1/8" (3mm), solid green	$.15 per foot	$100. each/8¢ foot	$80. each/6.25¢ foot
1/8" (3mm), solid yellow	$.15 per foot	$100. each/8¢ foot	$75. each/6.25¢ foot
1/8" (3mm), solid royal blue	$.15 per foot	$100. each/8¢ foot	$75. each/6.25¢ foot
1/8" (3mm), solid white	Sorry, Temp. Out of Stock!	Sorry, Temp. Out of Stock!	Sorry, Temp. Out of Stock!
Fill in the quantity of whichever rope you want above, then hit the button below to add it to your order:

DJEMBE RINGS:

NOTE:

Our rings are 1/4" steel, ranging from 6" to 20", in 1/2" increments.
You may also order rings in 1/4" increments for ring sizes between 8" and 15".
Order the size rings you need using INSIDE DIAMETERS (I.D.).
The rings are divided up by size...please put the quantity next to each size ring that you want.
If you will be ordering more than 10 rings total (between 6" and 15"), please use the discount pricing order form below (it follows the regular price order form).
Sorry, there is no discount pricing offered for rings above 15".
NOTE: If we do NOT have your exact ring size in stock, we WILL go up to the next size (up to 1/2" more). If you DO NOT want us to do this, PLEASE note this in the comment section when you complete the order form, and we will only ship you your exact size.

FOR REGULAR PRICED RINGS:
(*Ordering less than 10 rings total, or rings over 15")

SIZE:	REGULAR PRICE:
6" ring	$8.00 each
6.5" ring	$8.00 each
7" ring	$8.00 each
7.5" ring	$8.00 each
8" ring	$8.00 each
8.25" ring	$8.00 each
8.5" ring	$8.00 each
8.75" ring	$8.00 each
9" ring	$8.00 each
9.25" ring	$8.00 each
9.5" ring	$8.00 each
9.75" ring	$8.00 each
10" ring	$8.00 each
10.25" ring	$8.00 each
10.5" ring	$8.00 each
10.75" ring	$8.00 each
11" ring	$8.00 each
11.25" ring	$8.00 each
11.5" ring	$8.00 each
11.75" ring	$8.00 each
12" ring	$8.00 each
12.25" ring	$8.00 each
12.5" ring	$8.00 each
12.75" ring	$8.00 each
13" ring	$8.00 each
13.25" ring	$8.00 each
13.5" ring	$8.00 each
13.75" ring	$8.00 each
14" ring	$8.00 each
14.25" ring	$8.00 each
14.5" ring	$8.00 each
14.75" ring	$8.00 each
15" ring	$8.00 each
15.5" ring	$8.00 each
16" ring	$8.00 each
16.5" ring	$8.00 each
17" ring	$8.00 each
17.5" ring	$8.00 each
18" ring	$8.00 each
18.5" ring	$8.00 each
19" ring	$8.00 each
19.5" ring	$8.00 each
20" ring	$8.00 each
Please add the quantity next to each ring size that you want above, and then add to your Basket

PLEASE USE ORDER CHART BELOW FOR DISCOUNT ORDERS OF 10 or more RINGS:

NOTE:

DO NOT use this form for ring orders of less than 10 rings TOTAL per order ...if you do, your rings will be charged full price and it will take longer for us to process your order.
All ring sizes may be combined for quantity discount, EXCEPT rings 15" and over! This means that YOU MUST order 10 or more rings sized 6" up to 14.75" to get discount pricing!
Please use above chart for ordering any 15" to 20" rings.

FOR DISCOUNT PRICED RINGS:
(*Ordering 10 OR MORE rings total, EXCLUDING rings over 15")

SIZE:	DISCOUNT PRICE:
6" ring	$4.00 each
6.5" ring	$4.00 each
7" ring	$4.00 each
7.5" ring	$4.00 each
8" ring	$4.00 each
8.25" ring	$4.00 each
8.5" ring	$4.00 each
8.75" ring	$4.00 each
9" ring	$4.00 each
9.25" ring	$4.00 each
9.5" ring	$4.00 each
9.75" ring	$4.00 each
10" ring	$4.00 each
10.25" ring	$4.00 each
10.5" ring	$4.00 each
10.75" ring	$4.00 each
11" ring	$4.00 each
11.25" ring	$4.00 each
11.5" ring	$4.00 each
11.75" ring	$4.00 each
12" ring	$4.00 each
12.25" ring	$4.00 each
12.5" ring	$4.00 each
12.75" ring	$4.00 each
13" ring	$4.00 each
13.25" ring	$4.00 each
13.5" ring	$4.00 each
13.75" ring	$4.00 each
14" ring	$4.00 each
14.25" ring	$4.00 each
14.5" ring	$4.00 each
14.75" ring	$4.00 each
Please add the quantity next to each ring size that you want above, and then add to your Basket

Rhythm Traders' Djembe Kits:

Hand carved drum shell
Our "Guinea and Ivory Coast "Pro Series" with Intricate Carving" shells are the same drum shells we use for our stellar "Master Series" drums!
3 rings, 100 feet of black djembe rope, hand-selected goat skin
NEW!! Now offering "Backpacker" Djembe kits!! ONLY $100!

Guinea "Pro Series" Kit: 12"-14" head	Guinea "Pro Series" Kit PRICE: $250.00 Add a "Basic" Djembe Bag: for only $50.00 more...OR... Add a "Master Series" Djembe Bag: for only $125.00 more
Ivory Coast "Pro Series" Kit: 12"-14" head	Ivory Coast "Pro Series" Kit PRICE: $250.00 Add a "Basic" Djembe Bag: for only $50.00 more...OR... Add a "Master Series" Djembe Bag: for only $125.00 more
Ivory Coast "Pro Series" Kit With Intricate Carvings: 12"-14" head	Ivory Coast "Pro Series" Kit With Intricate Carvings PRICE: $350.00 Sorry, Temporarily Out of Stock!
Guinea "Pro Series" Kit With Intricate Carvings: 12"-14" head	GUINEA "Pro Series" KIT with Intricate Carvings PRICE: $350.00 Add a "Basic" Djembe Bag: for only $50.00 more...OR... Add a "Master Series" Djembe Bag: for only $125.00 more
"Backpacker" Kit: 9"-10" head	"BACKPACKER KIT" PRICE: $99.00 Add a "Basic" BACKPACKER Djembe Bag: for only $25.00 more...OR...
NOTES: Head diameters are ranges...if you have a preference, please make note of it on your order form. We cannot promise to meet all of your needs, but we do our best to honor your special requests.

"Build-Your-Own" Mambo Series Congas

"BUILD-YOUR-OWN"
Mambo Series Congas:

A first in the industry, we've taken our decade of experience helping drummers build their own drums to new heights. Presenting Rhythm Traders' Mambo Series Conga Kits! You can paint'em, stain'em, carve'em, burn designs on 'em, or inlay your grandma's diamonds if you want. Our new "Mambo Series" Conga kits were designed by us with intermediate and pro players in mind. These babies have tone, tone, tone and enough high-tech design to make them last for years. The shell construction gives maximum contrast between bass/tone while providing maximum projection. You'll love our four sizes, from our Cuban proportioned super quinto to our fat-belly Tumbadora.

Level: Intermediate to Pro.

Heads are pre-mounted

Shells are Mambo series, raw wood, ready to finish, no holes drilled!

"No Skid" Rubber bottom included

Hardware Includes: "No Pain" Comfort Hoop, sideplate assemblies, and hooks/washers/nuts

Complete kit includes: Ready-to-Finish shell, pre-mounted head, and all hardware

Choose from the following sizes: 10" Super Quinto, 11" Quinto, 12" Segundo, 13" Tumbadora

Color: Natural, unfinished shell

You can purchase items individually, or the complete kit!

Shell Prices start at $85.00. Complete Conga kits start at $179.00.

Due to climate changes in shipping (causing the raw wood to often crack), we are UNABLE to ship the shells. Our raw shells and "Build-Your-Own Conga" kits are available for pick up IN-STORE only!!

Are you looking for a specific piece of Conga Hardware?? Check out our LATIN DRUM SUPPLIES section for our hardware piece by piece!!!

African Rhythm Traders'
Clamcleat Puller:

This tool is a must for any serious djembe player!
Makes pulling diamonds a cinch!!
Two-handled version of the clamcleat puller

ITEM:	PRICE:	How Many?:
Clamcleat Puller	$25.00 each
Please add the quantity above and select "Add to Basket" to add to your order.

African Rhythm Traders'
Djembe Puller:
Drum builders, our nifty djembe puller makes tightening verticals on your djembe a cinch...and will give your back and hands a break. Use it with vice-grips and a pair of gloves. Ours is made of sturdy steel, and features:

An aluminum cleat (the plastic ones are worthless) to the grab the cord.
Threaded holes so you can replace the cleat (they generally work great for about 150 drums before cracking)
When you do need a new cleat, we sell them (see below).
A unique "L" shape, giving you a ton of leverage
Bottom of puller rests on the bottom ring, not the drum so that pressure is distributed evenly around the ring.
Designed for 3/16" rope (4-5mm).
$90.00 each...Fully Guaranteed. If you don't love this, return it within 14 days for a full refund.

ITEM:	PRICE:	How Many?:
Djembe Puller	$90.00 each
Replacement Cleat	$15.00 each
Please add the quantity above and select "Add to Basket" to add to your order.

DVD HELP:

Skin It, Tune It, Play It:

NOW ON DVD!!

This DVD shows you the process of re-heading djembes and ashikos.
It discusses the materials you need and the entire procedure from
selecting rings to "pulling diamonds".

ITEM:	PRICE:	How Many?:
Skin It, Tune It, Play It: DVD	$19.95
Please add the quantity above and select "Add to Basket" to add.

African Rhythm Traders'
Djembe Metal Work:

Protect your djembe from hard surfaces and look sharp!
Our djembe metal work designs are fabricated in the US from mirror-finished stainless steel
Each piece is a 30" piece that fits up to a 9.5" (base diameter) drum
We send you the strip, you cut it for a precise fit, and using furniture tacks (not included)...you can easily attach it to your drum
If you have a larger drum, call us for current availability on longer strips

Djembe Metal Work: Sawtooth Design

ITEM:	PRICE:	How Many?:
Djembe Metal Work: Sawtooth Design	$35.00 each
Please add the quantity above and select "Add to Basket" to add.

DJEMBE RUBBER BOTTOM:

Protect your drum and those hardwood floors!
Use this pad to create a custom bottom for you