The Pearl Elite Djembe features superb musical quality and professional durability at a surprisingly affordable price. Constructed of hand-selected aged Thai Oak wood, its unique shape employs a narrow throat which creates incredible bass tones not possible with other 12 1/2" djembes. Its contour crowns are extra thick for durability and consistent tuning, while its triple-bolted tuning plates add strength and prevents bowing under extreme tension.

Elite Djembes from Pearl Percussion include water buffalo skin heads for that warm, traditional djembe tone, a rubber base ring to protect the bottom of the shell and eliminate the buzz caused by metal rings, and polished steel hardware.