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| Just in as of May 8, 2008
I have new shipment of great sounding small Ghana drums along with non tourist full djembes from Ghana and some talking drums. These drum sell for a lower price then the Ivory Coast Drums. They are listed on my shopping cart (or will be real soon) for any further details feel free to call 800-549-3966 |
Life has taken me up and down some interesting paths lately. I am settling into my new home and routine in the Smokey Moutnains and loving it. If you are in the neighborhood feel free to stop by. My wife, Sandy, and I attended the Drum Circle Facilitators Guild's annual meeting in Myrtle Beach, S.C. What a great bunch of people doing great things. I was thrilled to meet many of my customers for the first time and to drum with so many new and old friends!
The next container from the Ivory Coast is on its way to the U.S.A. I've had my drum rope reformualted. The weave has been tightened up to make the rope a little stronger. The drum straps are now constructed of 2" wide cotton webbing. Check out some of the new merchanise DD&S is offering for sale. Sandy answers the phone. If I am not available please talk to her about your drumming needs. If there is a question that she cannot answer she will get the informtion from me.
As always I thank you for visting my page and being loyal customers, Shorty
The Pictures above are from the November 2007 container
The next container left Africa in late March and is expected here in late April. Of course there are lots of drum goodies in it. Some smaller Ivory Coast djembes, more hairless skins, 250 shells, five sets of djuns, some special orders and much more. It is so exciting to unpack a container. Give me a call if you would like to volunteer to help unload it.
Pictures of the contents of a large container. New container pictures coming soon
Merchandise
Skins and Hides
Please remember that skin sizes and colors vary. I try to meet your requests when it comes to size, thickness and color whenever possible.
| Ivory Coast Goatskins with hair - These are full African goatskins. They have hair on and are at least 20" wide and however long the goat was | $15.00 each - 10 for $130 - plus shipping and box fee |
| Ivory Coast Goatskins without hair - Same size as those with hair. The hair was scraped off and was not processed in anyway | $16.00 each - 10 for $140 - plus shipping and box fee |
| Goatskin Seconds - Goatskins with and without hair. They are usable but not perfect. Some are small approximately 15 - 20". Some have holes. Perfect for small jobs | $8.00 each plus shipping and box fee |
| Hairless Goatskins from South America - These are similar to goatskins from Pakistan and of higher quality. Large approximately 28" X 32" | $25.00 each plus shipping and box fee |
| Hairless Goatskins from South America - These are similar to goatskins from Pakistan and of higher quality. Extra Large approximately 30" X 36" | $30.00 each plus shipping and box fee |
Click here to go to shopping cart to view and purchase all items| Ivory Coast Cowhide with hair - These are thick African cow hides that are approximately 3" X 5". Limited supply | $75.00 each plus shipping and box fee |
| Guinea Cowhide with hair - These are larger, approximately 5 or 6' by 6 or 7' and some holes and scars. | $105.00 each plus shipping and box fee |
| Hairless Cowhide - Good for Congas and Taiko drums. | $200.00 each plus shipping and box fee |
| Cowhide Rounds with Hair and without- up to 20" | $1.00 per diamter inch plus shipping and box fee |
| Cowhide Rounds with or without Hair - over 20" | $1.50 per diameter inch plus shipping and handling |
| Sale-Pre-cut Cowhide Rounds with Hair - Assorted sizes from 12" - 20" | $15.00 each plus shipping and box fee |
| Scraps - These are odds and ends of both cow hide and goatskins. | $2.00 pound plus shipping and box fee |
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Your complete stop for goat skins, drum straps, rope pullers, rope and new djembe drums and other accessories.
Purchase Items
You can use my shopping cart which uses paypal as your credit card source or you may call in your order and use your credit card direct via phone. You may also send your order via mail along with your credit card information. All items may be bought using the shopping cart except rings and rawhide. These two items are special order items and you need to contact me personally for ordering. All other items are ready for purchase.Toll free number, 800-549-3966 |
Number of people who have visited this page since April 1, 1996
I have a source of hand carved djembe drums from the Ivory coast of Africa along with
African goatskins for sale. I have been into making drums as a hobby for over
20 years, and I have had several projects that were fun to build but I was never able to
produce the sound that these drums have. If there is anybody interested in owning
one of these quality drums that I have let me know and I can give you further details.
The heart and soul of drumming is in me and I want other people to have these drums
at a reasonable price. All drums and skins are fully guaranteed and back by my word.
thanks
Shorty
New Drum & Free Carrying Case
Pictured BelowThis drum that you see here is one carved in the Ivory Coast and is in my possession. I have this drum and more like it for immediate sale.I will be selling this one and the others for 250.00 plus shipping. As long as I have these carrying bags when you buy one of these drums you will receive one, a carrying case (50.00 value) absolutely free. These drums will carry the same guarantee as the drums I used to rebuild. This is a new (not so new anymore) venture which I am trying with the carver himself. This venture seems to be working out. I have sold around 200 of these drums. I have ordered more. So far everybody that has bought one is quite pleased. Please let me know if you would like to own one.
New Item
| Go to my shopping cart and you can now purchase a drum kit. This kit includes the shell from the Ivory Coast, all 3 rings, the skin and enough rope to do the drum. All you need to do is add the cloth for the top ring and your love and energy |
Set of Djun-Djuns
Djuns are IN
Pictured below
As usual, I am about out of Djuns again. More are coming on the next Container
Purchase Items
Purchase Items
I have a spam filter on my mail so I do not respond to you fairly quickly, please try again or call and let me know you sent an email
No more hurt hands, use this easy rope puller for getting verticals and diamonds tight with no hassles.
Below are 3 Ashikos that a Friend of mine put together, they are good sounding and are for sale. Please call for more details
Place your order and it will go out same day if ordered early (Most days). Shipping cost are exact cost, no additional fees. All skins are free of scars and holes. If you find any defects I will ship you one for free. I got tired of paying a high price for skins for my drums so I had these skins imported myself and I want to share them with others. They are ranch raised and used for food with the skin as a by product. They are bug free and passed USDA, Customs, FL Fish and Wildlife inspections.
Sold OutCurrently out of Stock
You may call or email for more details |
| African Skin | 15.00 each |
| Black (with purple tracer) 3/16" Diamond braid Dacron rope | 0.18 foot |
| 1/4 inch Cold rolled rings, to your dimensions
Special order, Pleae call |
5.00 each |
| Drum Strap with instructions | 16.00 each |
| Clam Cleat Rope Puller | 12.00 each |
| Special Order Raw hides, Cow, calf, etc. | 1.00 per Inch for rounds of cowhide (diameter) |
| Wooden agogo sold out | 10.00 each |
| Maracas | 12.00 each |
| Small Ghana Djembe | 90.00 each |
| Large Ghana Djembe | 150.00 each |
Purchase Items
For more information please contact:
Shorty Palmerdjembe@goatskins.com
800-549-3966 toll free number
865-908-4227 office
865-908-2566 Fax
You may call this number anytime, if I do not answer please leave a message, I will get back to you.
Below are the links to our previous newsletter if you missed them
March 2008
February 2008
Bob has been working with me for a few years now and he is excellent at repairs. After I move to Tn Bob will continue to handle some of my repairs. If you are in Florida you may contact him directly at the link below.
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Links
You can see a small clip of a djembe being carved
Carving in Action
This is a site from Ireland and he is trying to get folks together that might live close to one another. Check it out
Djembefola - West African djembe and dundun drumming
Here is non drum related site by a very close friend. This is the best invention I have seen for decorating a pumkin
Pumkin Carving+
This site is for all you great folks across the pond. I have lots of requsts for drums from there and here is a site where you can find them
UK Drumming
Below is a link to Dr Alice Cash's website. It is all about healing music and what she is about, I found it quite interesting.
Healing music
This a up and coming site to find a drum circle near you. It also has some interested links. Check it out
Drum Circles.net
Visit A great place for drumming when they have an event. Visit paralounge page for updates on when the next event is
ParaLounge
This website presents the different activities of Maarten Schepers, a drummer and percussionist living in Toulouse (France). Maarten Schepers is specialized in Malinke percussions (djembe and dunun).
He is the author of "DJEMBE DUNUN DRUMSET, traditional Malinke rhythms and drumset adaptation", an instructional book available since september 2005.
DJEMBE DUNUN DRUMSET
Here is a cool site that is just getting started. It includes free classified ad's, discussion boards, reviews and much more. It is very professional and should be a big hit once it gets more members
Drumlist
This is a link to a site to check out some Native American type drums. I spoke with Steve on the phone and I felt if this was the type of drum you are looking for, this is the place to go.
High Energy Drums
quality built marimbas at affordable prices
Barkbash Pictures 2004
Barkbash Pictures 2005
This link is to a local band that is just getting started, I have listened to them and they are sounded great, check out their website
Groove Moon: An Eclectic Blend of Band
Here is a great site for lots of drumming CD's and links. Very intersting site
Drums on The Web
If you are interested in a great quality custom guitar, I am posting this link for you to check out Andrew's guitars. He is a customer of mine.
White Guitars
I am posting this link for those folks who are looking for some traditional djembe playing.
This is the place to purchase some good cd's
Rootsyrecords
Here is a link to Paulo Mattioli's page for those of you who are interested in different forms of healing workshops, drum facilatation workshops and much more. Paulo has been with Remo a long time and has done a lot for the drumming community.
RhythmJourney
I am providing a link to the East Coast of Florida drumming community. Provides a list of drum circles throughout Fl.
Drum-Circle.org
I thought this one to be an excellent place to find that "hard to find" music you were looking for. They have lots of CD's and "how to books" on lots of different aspects of drumming. Check it out.
www.percussionmusic.com
Information about Djembe-L list server
The Djembe-L at One list is a community of drummers, drum facilitators, drum makers and people interested in all aspects of drumming from all other the world. It is a great place to ask any questions pertaining to drumming and a great place to learn about upcoming events hopefully in your neck of the woods. Just go to the Djembe-L FAQ from the link below and join this drumming community.
Here is the link to Djembe-L FAQ, this link will provide to the Djembe-L at one list, a look at past postings to the list and a wealth of information concerning drumming, mechanics of the drum itself and links to many more sites.
Djembe-L FAQ I highly recommend a visit to this site, there is even a page that tells you how to buy a drum.
How to head a drum
By clicking on the link below you will be taken to my "How to head a djembe letter"
done in pictures. I have had the help of a wonderful person, Susan, who took the time
to take the picturesand using my own letter on "how to letter", she has produced this
extremely helpful guide to heading a djembe. There will be some changes in the near
future, but for now, go have a peek. She is using her drum, though it is not african
all the techniques are the same.
Rehead
I have sold over 500 drums since I started rebuilding drums and selling new
drums. I have also gifted 8 drums to some special people and as donations
UPDATE
This "Hobby" is now a business. I still have low overhead and I will
continue with the best quality and price for a Djembe drum you can find.
I appreciate all the letters and replies I have gotten and feel like I have made
a lot of friends from this page even though I have never met anybody face to face.
I wrote the above paragraph some time ago so it is not quite accurate. I have since met a lot of you
kind folks and hope to meet more.
Thanks for visiting.
References gladly provided
Here is a picture
of the drum almost
finished, it is lacking the
mali weave
sold
This is a picture of the drum before it was coated with boiled linseed oil. It is 13" in diameter and 25" tall.
I have recently been added to a drumming web ring, follow the link below and see other drum sites using it. Happy drumming to all.
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