News

Container News as of June 14 It has been a wild and busy week. We went to the barkbash last weekend and when we got home all we could do was work at getting orders out. With this container the prices that we pay have gone up so that will be reflected in what you have to pay. The good news it is not much. We also received some new sizes of Ivory Coast Djembes. There are 11.5 X 21 inch and small 9 X 17 inch Djembes. Both sized drums look and sound great. The new prices and pictures are now posted on the website. If you want more info please give Sandy or me a call.

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, for any further details feel free to call 800-549-3966. The large Ghana drums are amost gone as of Sat May 17th, there are two left, lots of small Ghana Drums still in and they sound good.

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


Pictures of the container from June 2008.

Here is one picture of us unloading the container, click on the link above to see more

Pictures of the contents of a large container.

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	$17.00 each - 10 for $140 - 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	$18.00 each - 10 for $150 - 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

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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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How to RE-Head A Djembe - Instructional DVD Its fun and easy to re-head your own drum. If you want to bring out a drum's most vibrant sound, it only requires a good skin, time to focus, and a hearty dolllop of love. How To Re-Head A Djembe walks you through the process of putting a skin head onto a rope tuned drum. The follwing letter tells it all: "Shorty, that DVD you did is AWESOME! You are very good at explaining how to do things. You do this very plain and simple, perfect for me." Domestic Shipping for DVD Instructional DVD 19.95 International Shipping for DVD Instructional DVD 19.95

Your complete stop for goat skins, drum straps, rope pullers, rope, new Djembe drums and other accessories. Purchase Items You can use the 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 (or Sandy) for ordering. All other items are ready for purchase.Toll free number, 800-549-3966

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This page updated June 22, 2008

My mission. I have a source of hand carved Djembe drums and African goatskins from the Ivory Coast of Africa for sale. I have been into making drums as a hobby for over 20 years. I have had several drum 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 let us know and we will 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 backed by my word.

Thanks
Shorty

New Drum & Free Carrying Case

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The drum pictured below is was carved in the Ivory Coast, is made of iroko wood and is in our possession. This drum and more like (now in 3 sizes) it are available to buy. The cost of these drums vary accoridng to size (small $120, medium $200, full sized $275, plus shipping). A carrying case (colors vary) is included with full sized drums as long as supplies last ($50.00 value) absolutely free. So far everybody that has bought one is quite pleased. Please let us know if you would like to own one.


Here is a picture of all 3 of the Ivory Coast Drums we carry. Small, Medium and Large. Go to the purchase items page for further details.

Drum Kit - Build Your Own

Go to my shopping cart to purchase a drum kit. This kit includes the shell from the Ivory Coast, all 3 rings, the skin and enough rope to head the drum. All you need to do is add the cloth for the top ring, your love and your energy

Set of Djun-Djuns

Djuns are IN

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As usual, I am about out of Djuns again. We have 3 sets left.

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