Handmade djembes definitely trump synthetics any day. I'll never regret springing for a handmade Malian djembe, even if the goat skin head makes it smell like a petting zoo.
There's nothing wrong with Remo djembes. I'm sorry people, but a handmade drum will never attain the acoustic qualities of a precision milled drum designed by engineers. The only thing an real African drum is good for is looking good in your house. At some point, real performance requires real equipment. There is something to be said about real skin heads, but that is a matter of preference. Talk to an expert about how to tune your drum, and for god's sake man, start slow and use a metronome.
Google search for tune Remo djembe. Apparently the ringing (widely known problem) is solved by a little weather stripping stuck under the drum head. Your head broke and Remo won't replace it because you over-tightened it. I've had my 12" for 8 years.
@DarxusC you can place some tape on the drum head, but the reason these remos ring so much is because their construction is NOT like that of a real djembe from Africa. Even djembes made of real wood will sound bad and ringy if they are not constructed properly. Real djembes are made by hand in a prescribed, specific manner, wheras these Remo djembes are mass produced by machines...and sold to Americans who don't know how great a real djembe really sounds compared to this toy.
I did put hockey tape and it does sound a bit better. It is a toy that the ladies love sitting on and playing. It's almost impossible to find a replacement 18" head so i'm trying to baby it. Already on seconde head. I will never compare to any of my real djembes from Africa for sure.
Also, I hope you've practiced a LOT in the last two years, because that playing was... much in need of practice. Also, during the practice that I hope you've done, I wonder if you've discovered how to make the bass sound.
I definately prefer rope tuned African Djembes BUT to cut down on the ringing I've seen alot of people put small pieces of self-adhesive felt weather stripping around the rim on the inside of the drum. Might help dampen the ringing.
I definately prefer rope tuned African Djembes BUT to cut down on the ringing I've seen alot of people put small pieces of self-adhesive felt weather stripping around the rim on the inside of the drum. Might help dampen the ringing.
The main problem with these Remo Djembe, is that when played in the sun or cold they are in constant need of tuning, otherwise you get that stupid ringing. I tuned it when needed and it cracked at the lid. I bet you after tuning this drum 5-10 times it crack. I guarentee you that every Remo djembe out there has the same problem. Hence the ringing distorted sound. Karma Remo, and there's is bad.
Yeah i know it's too bad that i only got to play it 20 times before it broke, and Now Remo can't send me a replacement head. They won't even respond to my e-mails. I suggest to abyone interested in a Remo djembe, Don't buy crap, spend the money wisely and buy a real African Djembe. Sound much better than A Remo(Fake Drum)
@jimkerryhelmer damn man thats lousy, were you playing sticks on it? I got the guys at my local shop to replace my 14inch head cause it broke after to hard of playing. But yea I like real djembe sound over the remo it just rings too much
i agree with you 100%, it's because my mic is stereo and the base is so mono, This bass actually shakes the ground for miles. i do have to get a mic soon.
Handmade djembes definitely trump synthetics any day. I'll never regret springing for a handmade Malian djembe, even if the goat skin head makes it smell like a petting zoo.
OIeanderScrim 1 month ago
There's nothing wrong with Remo djembes. I'm sorry people, but a handmade drum will never attain the acoustic qualities of a precision milled drum designed by engineers. The only thing an real African drum is good for is looking good in your house. At some point, real performance requires real equipment. There is something to be said about real skin heads, but that is a matter of preference. Talk to an expert about how to tune your drum, and for god's sake man, start slow and use a metronome.
WHITEbutFUNKY 1 month ago
I Got a new Head for it, put some Hockey tape and it sounds Ok. Nothing compared to my djembe from Senegal or Guinee or Ghanna.
REMO Customer Service Sucks (Don't Waste Your Money On this Garbage)
Karma
LP/Toca/Meinl (Good Products-Good Company)
jimkerryhelmer 8 months ago
Google search for tune Remo djembe. Apparently the ringing (widely known problem) is solved by a little weather stripping stuck under the drum head. Your head broke and Remo won't replace it because you over-tightened it. I've had my 12" for 8 years.
DarxusC 8 months ago
@DarxusC you can place some tape on the drum head, but the reason these remos ring so much is because their construction is NOT like that of a real djembe from Africa. Even djembes made of real wood will sound bad and ringy if they are not constructed properly. Real djembes are made by hand in a prescribed, specific manner, wheras these Remo djembes are mass produced by machines...and sold to Americans who don't know how great a real djembe really sounds compared to this toy.
glorplaxy 4 months ago
I did put hockey tape and it does sound a bit better. It is a toy that the ladies love sitting on and playing. It's almost impossible to find a replacement 18" head so i'm trying to baby it. Already on seconde head. I will never compare to any of my real djembes from Africa for sure.
jimkerryhelmer 4 months ago
Dude, the "D" in djembe is silent.
Also, I hope you've practiced a LOT in the last two years, because that playing was... much in need of practice. Also, during the practice that I hope you've done, I wonder if you've discovered how to make the bass sound.
Cheers!
FrankCallahan 9 months ago
I definately prefer rope tuned African Djembes BUT to cut down on the ringing I've seen alot of people put small pieces of self-adhesive felt weather stripping around the rim on the inside of the drum. Might help dampen the ringing.
JAYUSDOCTOR 11 months ago
I definately prefer rope tuned African Djembes BUT to cut down on the ringing I've seen alot of people put small pieces of self-adhesive felt weather stripping around the rim on the inside of the drum. Might help dampen the ringing.
JAYUSDOCTOR 11 months ago
my pearl 16 inch fiberglass djembe felt insecure with your drum... lol
SunDownDos 11 months ago
the bigger u buy, more the problems... remo 12 inch or 10 inch wont trouble u...
theindiandjembe 1 year ago
I have a 27" tall one with a 16" in ch Head, Didn't know they made them that big! REMO Rox!
YosemiteWilliam 1 year ago
i on the other hand like remo jembes better than the real ones :P
might just be me but i got mine back in 05 and it has that authentic sound. :)
rojopercussion 2 years ago 2
The main problem with these Remo Djembe, is that when played in the sun or cold they are in constant need of tuning, otherwise you get that stupid ringing. I tuned it when needed and it cracked at the lid. I bet you after tuning this drum 5-10 times it crack. I guarentee you that every Remo djembe out there has the same problem. Hence the ringing distorted sound. Karma Remo, and there's is bad.
jimkerryhelmer 2 years ago
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glorplaxy 2 years ago
Yeah i know it's too bad that i only got to play it 20 times before it broke, and Now Remo can't send me a replacement head. They won't even respond to my e-mails. I suggest to abyone interested in a Remo djembe, Don't buy crap, spend the money wisely and buy a real African Djembe. Sound much better than A Remo(Fake Drum)
jimkerryhelmer 2 years ago
@jimkerryhelmer damn man thats lousy, were you playing sticks on it? I got the guys at my local shop to replace my 14inch head cause it broke after to hard of playing. But yea I like real djembe sound over the remo it just rings too much
jface888 2 years ago
The New Drum Master
Blackroachs 3 years ago
i agree with you 100%, it's because my mic is stereo and the base is so mono, This bass actually shakes the ground for miles. i do have to get a mic soon.
jimkerryhelmer 3 years ago
the mic capures nothing what this mifhty drum can produce
Aristocat2 3 years ago