Sylvan Temple Drums — Canadian Freestyle Handmade Drums

Top-bolted Doumbeks and Darabukas

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Cypress, Arbutus and Garry Oak, all with fish skin
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Detail of wood ring, spalted Alder

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Head detail of the small Garry Oak Darabuka
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Two Cypress and Yew Doumbeks

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Cypress Turkish Doumbek with Yew rings and fish skin
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Arbutus Darabuka

Based on a modern classic design, where lugs draw a ring down to tune. Rings are steamed Yew and fasten to the drum body; external hardware is eliminated, so pure forms and usability are enhanced. The shape of these Doumbeks and Darbukas can be traditional or stylized. A light to medium thick skin is used. These are powerful drums with small footprints.

$325 to $500
price varies depending on the size of the drum and wood used.