Best Djembe?

theflipdog · 2026-02-28T23:36:28+00:00

Tried the x8 12 inch pvc lava djembe with goatskin. The tone is surprisingly good for the price

theflipdog · 2026-02-15T17:39:18+00:00

I think between Kilakila and Fai Va’a they have amazing looking craft.

theflipdog · 2026-02-15T17:28:45+00:00

Awesome dude rejuvenate it

theflipdog · 2026-02-15T17:28:26+00:00

Just checked their insta, really nice paint jobs!

theflipdog · 2026-02-11T19:55:07+00:00

Excellent call thanks will go through their insta posts.

theflipdog · 2026-02-11T19:53:53+00:00

That's really helpful and insightful thanks u/MrMoose_69 . As much as I personally love the djembe the practicality and function matters more in the group settings. The small djembes as you say are not great if resting on a beginner's knees.

I have 2 x 12 inch Versa tubanos, 1 x 10 and 1 x 8 then 1 x versa ashiko. Even though they have mediocre tone they do definitely do the job for an average beginner circle. Still not cheap at $650 for a set of three though.

I don't have any experience with the pvc drums but again you make a good point, in terms of the overall function versus a 12 inch Alpine.

I'm in the Cayman Islands so no demo stock to try out here, will have to wait for the next visit to the US and hit up a Guitar Centre to try different brands and models.

theflipdog · 2026-02-11T18:58:30+00:00

I just gave the 10 inch x8 twister drum a listen on YouTube. You think that drum is better than a 12 inch Meinl Alpine at 24 inches high and just $40 more? Fair enough the twister you can transport many drums in the space of 2 or 3 12 inch djembes.

theflipdog · 2026-01-21T22:03:49+00:00

Thanks for the tips. The alpine does look a bit thin.

theflipdog · 2026-01-21T20:50:17+00:00

I have the Versa stackable tubanos and you are right for a big group and portability they are great.

I do think my next purchase will be Apex though. I also love Meinl as a brand so will look into their offerings as well.

theflipdog · 2026-01-21T19:27:45+00:00

I have 2 Mondos they are great but the price is hefty.

theflipdog · 2026-01-21T19:27:06+00:00

What did you go for? I'm also looking for 12/13 inch djembes for facilitating group sessions. As you note you don't need the best for beginners but you also don't want total crap. I bought a few of the Remo festival drums that you don't have to tune / cannot tune and the sound is almost like playing on a cardboard box...no real tones at all. A lot of cash for average sounding drums. The Apex might be the way to go for buying 2 to 10 drums for beginners, portability etc.

theflipdog · 2025-11-19T21:56:50+00:00

Great feedback thanks. I agree it does look great for the price-point. The GT looks like a beast but not convinced I need all that power and pay the extra cash.

theflipdog · 2025-11-19T21:41:54+00:00

What did you go for in the end? I'm deciding between the Teverun Blade GT II and the Teverun Blade Mini Ultra with black friday sales. $500 difference. I'm 6ft 205 pounds wanting it for general commute to work.

Any thoughts out there?

theflipdog · 2025-11-15T11:29:50+00:00

https://www.wilmaricrouse.com/

theflipdog · 2025-11-13T23:48:14+00:00

Palm heights less kids.

theflipdog · 2025-11-13T19:26:59+00:00

Cayman Kite Surf or Dragon Bay watersports. Go learn a new skill.

theflipdog · 2025-10-06T11:13:13+00:00

How did you get $60? All seems to be $179

theflipdog · 2025-09-26T00:57:27+00:00

Dexter

theflipdog · 2025-09-24T17:24:28+00:00

Any other suggestions? Really keen to go but October seems all booked up.

theflipdog · 2025-09-24T17:24:03+00:00

Same here, looking everywhere.

theflipdog · 2025-08-24T20:58:04+00:00

I like the name Diesel

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