LuKa Djembe Drum 12.5 in. Key Tuned Natural/Black Finish

LuKa's Key Tuned Djembe is their top end model. It has a head diameter of 12.5 inches and a height of 24 inches. LuKa Percussion uses only premium, hand-selected, Canadian goatskin heads for its djembes. The drumhead in this key tuned model is held in place and tuned by means of handmade lugs, hooks, and a traditional-style rim. The hooks are made of stainless steel, and the other hardware consists of brushed satin steel. This design allows for convenient, accurate, and quick tuning, easier head changes, and a much more resonant body with more projection and louder overtone. Additionally, this djembe has a high gloss natural finish with an attractive black accent that is striking in appearance.

LuKa's true solid shell djembes are made in the traditional way by hollowing out solid ash logs. The process of making a LuKa Djembe takes months, and involves a very labour intensive procedure of drying and hand turning the log to produce a shell with a thickness of ¾ of an inch. The careful manufacturing process results in a 100-percent concentric shell with a perfect bearing edge. Ash wood is used because of its weight and sound characteristics. The net result is a lightweight, solid, seamless shell that possesses beautiful resonance properties.

LuKa's Djembes have a distinct separation between the three principle sounds, bass, tone, and slap. This is the key to choosing a great sounding djembe. The ash drum shell produces a low, full, meaty bass with a sub-harmonic effect. The tone is clean and musical. The slap is tight, cracking, and loud. It is a true pleasure to play on a LuKa Percussion Djembe.

The appearance of the LuKa Djembe is as impressive as the sound. Each drum is professionally finished including sanding, painting, and the application of a high gloss lacquer. The appearance is further enhanced when the shell is buffed to a mirror finish.

Specifications:
- head diameter 12.5", height 24"
- convenient and accurate key tuning
- stainless steel and brushed satin steel hardware
- premium, Canadian, hand-selected, goatskin head
- increased projection and louder overtone
- ¾ inch thick shell
- solid, single-layer, one-piece ash wood shell
- fine, high gloss, natural finish with black accent
- 100-percent concentric shell
- perfect bearing edge
- lightweight construction
- low, full bass, clean tone, and loud, cracking slap