"I could have sold that guinee drum three times tonight.  Took it to a festival in Orlando tonight, showed it to a few few folks, and let my friend Mark play it onstage with Greywolf & Co.  I want you to know that drum stayed crisp and sharp while everybody else's drums were wilting in the humidity.  Please don't stop making drums like that..., it's an exceptionally good drum.  I need to come back up and learn the special mojo that goes into making a drum like that!"

Hi Shorty, Thank you! The small ghana djembes are all in tact. The drums are stunning!!! I feel happy and inspired. I received the ivory coast djembe yesterday and it is beautiful. I love the mini djembe, I will try to get a pic with my 4 month old son holding it. you are the best and I am proud to be a customer. I am going to spread the word about goatskins.com Best wishes, Adam, New York

Hi Shorty, "Hey Shorty.. just wanted to let you know my drum is sounding fantastic! Thank you SO much!! :D" Alyson, Knoxville,TN

Thank you for the two wonderful drums and other sounds! You both are the best! Hope to see you again soon!
Jeff, Atlanta, GA

Hi Again Shorty: ... its one of the best drums I've had in my 25 years of drumming. Thanks again. Stuart, FL

Hi Folks! I recently received the goat skin for my drum and the DVD. Just wanted to thank you for the beautiful skin for my beloved Ashiko drum! It looks great! I appreciate you selecting such a nice one. I am hoping to be drumming again soon with this new and beautiful drum head. Many Thanks, Kathy

Thank-you, Shorty! I just received the finest goatskins I have ever seen!" John

Hello Shorty, My wife recently purchased some skins, rings and rope from you for my birthday and I wanted to say thanks for making it such an easy process. All items arrived and look great. Thanks Again, Dan

Shorty, I ordered 2 goatskins and 120ft of rope 2 days ago. Too my surprise they arrived today. I am excited! Of the two skins, one had a nice "holiday" near the rear. Since my djembe has a 20in rim, it wouldn't quite work out. I called Shorty up, and he said no problem, I am sending you a new one now... and keep the old one just in case I have a smaller drum. I will be doing business with you again for sure, and will refer everyone I know to you. You are the man!!! –RS, Wisconsin 

I wish there were more people in business that had your standards.  Being fair is the best advertising you can do.
The cow hide scraps you included in this order are a real "gold mine" for me.
I look forward to doing more business with you in the future. Mike, Pasadena, TX

I just received my full size djembe--WOW! What an awesome sounding drum! The quality and craftsmanship are top notch. I just ordered it yesterday and it came today (I'm one state away). Shorty is definitely the man to do business with. I trusted my gut on this one and I was right. Much thanks Shorty. DM, Georgia


I really enjoyed meeting you and your wife at drumstrong. What an event. My drum sounded great and actually improved with play. I was able to listen to it being played by a really good player from a distance. It was a great was to appreciate its voice from a different perspective. Thank you very much for your help with my drum. Lastly, the Ghana cowbell you sold me sounded great at the circle. I used it a good percentage of the time. I look forward to running into you folks again in the future. If I develop the need, I will get in touch to order some product. Have a great summer. Sincerely, DF, Charlotte, NC

It was pleasure to meet you and all of the good people you surround yourself with. You made my first Paralounge memorable! Thanks again David and Mako the Bird! Orlando, FL

Awesome!  Thank YOU for your second-to-none customer service, Shorty. MB, Gainesville, FL,

Hi, Shorty, Sandy, Just wanted to let you know I received my ENO bag/case last friday. It seems to be a real nice heavy duty bag and Im glad I ordered it.The more I look at this djembe you guys picked out for me, I can appreciate the work that goes into these drums. Its spiral carving on the bowl interior, the thickness of the shell is even... the chisel marks, real craftmanship. Nice to do business with you folks and Im glad I trusted my instinct and ordered from you folks. So thank you for the great service and products! Jay, Hancock, MI


Hey Shorty. I replaced my djembe head last night with the one you sold me (and with the help of the video I purchased from you a while back). Though it hasn't finished drying yet, it looks beautiful, and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. Watching your instructional video again was also a pleasure. Thanks a lot for the quality that you bring to you endeavors. May it continue and be reflected back to you more times than you can count. Cheers, MF, Florida