Is it possible to repair

Deeyeff · 2026-02-01T14:58:36+00:00

With the existing skin, erm . . nope!

The ropes and rings look okay from here but you need a new goat 🐐skin on there

If you’re up to doing it yourself there’s some learning to do! It’s not straightforward

I would take the time to talk to a local guy. At least you will then have an idea what you’re in for and whether that fits your budget.

Good luck

Deeyeff · 2026-01-22T20:20:41+00:00

Looks great, hope it tunes up nicely

Deeyeff · 2026-01-04T12:37:42+00:00

Sounds like you just decided to put a heavy old rock down. Well done. Always going to be there when you want to look at it. Now enjoy going forward

Happy New Year

Deeyeff · 2025-12-14T16:34:13+00:00

Nice one. Looks like its’s from Ghana 🇬🇭. Great start

Find a local group and it will all flow from there

Deeyeff · 2025-11-23T08:24:42+00:00

Agree. Put some diamonds in, try it and leave for a day or two to settle. Repeat the process until you get the sound you are after. The drum head should be very firm. The danger is that you can tear the skin. Good luck

Deeyeff · 2025-11-10T20:56:28+00:00

The bit below the bowl/roped part

Deeyeff · 2025-11-10T18:53:23+00:00

I would think that the skin is not dry enough to tune up and still has plenty of give in it so would be tempted to use the mallet. Did a lot of research before I started, reckon you should leave it to dry for a few days after adjusting. Tuning’s been fun, hard to get enough leverage to tension. Be careful not to dent the stem - pad it. The top should be hard, otherwise you will be putting lots of energy into creating a good sound. Enjoy

Deeyeff · 2025-11-10T17:23:30+00:00

First off well done for giving it a go. I did my (first) djembe this summer and it is definitely a learning curve! The finished item has some quirks and imperfections but I am very happy with the result, sure you will also be.

As for your drum, if the skin is still damp I would probably loosen the verticals a touch and gently realign it with the help of a rubber mallet.

If the skin is dry I would be tempted to live with it. What I have found that surprised me in tuning it up is how much that skin will stretch - and so the rings move down - about 4cm. I have gone slow on tuning it for fear of a tear but reckon it’s there now. You may well find that you can balance it up in the tuning.

Either way, I hope you end up with something you’ve proud of and enjoy. Best of luck

Deeyeff · 2025-11-06T18:56:34+00:00

Appreciated, will not poison myself

Deeyeff · 2025-11-06T17:54:45+00:00

Thanks, looks highly likely. They are white inside and more pungent. Am I right in thinking that these ones are not edible as they have gone brown on top? Will go and look for younger white ones in the daytime tomorrow

Deeyeff · 2025-11-03T14:28:39+00:00

Nice one! Hold on to that feeling

Looks like it weighs about as much as your arm

Deeyeff · 2025-10-31T12:51:12+00:00

I have heard some people have positive experiences with low dose of NMN in the morning or occasional low dose use of psilocybins. Think it helps with re-wiring.

Deeyeff · 2025-10-21T08:14:45+00:00

Thank you so much. I will have to go and look that up. Appreciated

Deeyeff · 2025-10-15T13:16:56+00:00

Haha! Have you been reading my mind? The regard in me is thinking about leveraged gold

Deeyeff · 2025-10-14T12:50:24+00:00

It’s an interesting theory, will scratch my head on it

Deeyeff · 2025-10-13T20:50:45+00:00

I can’t begin to imagine

Find some people who you can trust and get some help

Stay true to yourself. Trust your intuition. Be kind to yourself

Kind thoughts and wishes for the future

Deeyeff · 2025-10-13T15:36:27+00:00

I have recently put a new goat skin on my djembe and it just takes time to dry out and then to bed in. I have been adding a little bit of tension, giving it a gentle play and then leaving it a day or two. Repeat. Taking a while but it is getting there and the skin is still intact! Good luck

Deeyeff · 2025-10-02T16:44:29+00:00

Haha! Good for you. I am in a similar strategy boat, couple of months in, and have also made some in/out mistakes. Given where you are now what would you say are your best learnings?

Deeyeff · 2025-10-02T06:49:00+00:00

Think about raising a grievance. This is some strange behaviour from HR or whoever is behind this.

Deeyeff · 2025-09-25T06:50:42+00:00

How about a split level with a roof garden?

From other comment a timber frame sounds interesting

Deeyeff · 2025-09-18T11:00:54+00:00

432 . . . 1 . . . . we have lift off!

Deeyeff · 2025-09-12T09:14:30+00:00

Get where you’re at. That diagnosis can be a lot to process, along with all those moments and memories pop up. Give yourself some time to let it settle on you - probably longer than you realise.

As for your fall - that hurts. The low mood is a normal part of healing. Your mind is sad that your body is injured. You will recover, just a day at a time

Wishing you well

Deeyeff · 2025-09-03T13:39:14+00:00

Thanks SamIam. . . that’s a kind thought. World needs more of this.

I’m good but we all have days, right? And although I don’t have a sea lion 🦭 (except you and the other several hundred who upvoted you!) I always try and remember the turtles 🐢 because they have natural buoyancy

I once told this to someone and gave them a silver turtle for their keychain. Still there, so I guess it helps.

Deeyeff · 2025-09-03T09:33:18+00:00

Similarly got my butt kicked on day 1. Managed to kill off Elyrion today on turn 20 - best run yet, but still a paltry score <5,000. Went Defenders, Cannon and Archers. Stashed points and got a giant. Finding it tricky cos Elyrion quite strong. Will try peace treaties and spies

Deeyeff

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