ECDC Solid Stave Djembes

Sun-dried natural African goatskins are hand picked and mounted on beautiful lathe turned wooden shells. The shells for this series are crafted using our unique "Fatbelly" design, which is much more complicated to build but gives a more traditional shape with a noticeable improvement in the definition between high and low range sounds. The bearing edge is turned perfectly on each drum, for comfort and purity of tone. The finest low stretch cord is used and the 1/4" steel rings are hand rolled in-shop to match each drum. Woods used are listed beside the pictures, as they will always change. These drums are a pleasure to feel and a joy to play.

We offer a full line of hand drums, from 8" ashikos to monster 14" Fatbelly Djembes. We use the best rope, kiln dried wood, and skins available. If you can dream it up, we'd love to build it for you!

Gallery of recently sold hand drums

The market is flooded with low-quality Djembes these days, with builders cutting corners on rope quality, skin quality, finish, and detail to be cheaper than the next guy. Importers are underpaying craftsmen in less developed countries and lower quality drums are the result. ECDC's Craftsman Series Djembes offer the finest in North American quality. Combining art and craftsmanship, these Djembes are custom made by drumcrafter Amiel Leblanc.
 

ECDC Bodhrans

Bodhrans are the heartbeat of Celtic music. These drums offer incredible tonal range, making them very versatile. Bodhrans perform equally well as steady background percussion or lead,a well miked drum is fantastic for solos. 

ECDC Bodhrans are made using Rock Maple, and are available in a variety of finishes. We offer 16,18,and 20" in both regular and deep shell. Standard models feature the versatile 3-way crossbar, but you can request any style or placement of bar. Our new tuning system is machined on-site, has extra stiff tuning hoops, and we have great new finishes and size options!

ECDC Tongue Drums

 

 

 
  • Tough, Stable Laminated construction
  • Rich Unique Tone
  • Playable by Young and Old

EastCoast Drumcraft's tongue drums are one of our most popular items. They are practically indestructible, and can be played by anyone. Whether you're 3 years old or 75 years old, budding percussionist or professional musician, they are a wonderful drum to have around. Jam Logs are randomly pitched tongue drums featuring ECDC's unique trademark log shape. Their laminated construction makes them very tough and stable, and the contrasting light and dark woods add visual appeal. They resonate beautifully, with rich tones that sound great by themselves or with other instruments. 

You can play the tongues with fingers or mallets as with most tongue drums, but the sides and ends also produce great sounds with this design! Bringing one to a drum circle always enriches the overall sound, and they're great for sound effects. 

 

Slit drums are one of the oldest musical instruments on earth. They are classified as idiophones, and were used in Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Oceania. They were commonly used as a means of communication, and with the great carrying power of these large drums ( there is evidence of slit drums as long as 8 feet )messages through rhythm could be transmitted several miles.

 

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