can anyone tell me what they think of this drum?

[trevoir]

i'm thinking of getting a secondhand drum in vancouver (which i'm aware might not be the best way to go about it). anyone have some insight into this craigslist 'deal'?

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/bnc/m ... 97976.html

[bops]

Looks like a decent starter drum. $200 isn't a bad deal. Pictures don't always tell the whole story, so I would recommend giving it a thorough inspection before you plunk down your cash. If you need some guidance, check out my article on purchasing a jembe:
http://djembefola.com/articles/guide-to-buying-a-djembe.php

[michi]

That one is almost certainly from Ghana and most likely made from Tweneboa wood. You can read about djembe woods here. Unfortunately, Tweneboa doesn't sound very good. It's a cheap drum and OK as a starter drum, but it will sound cheap too. If you buy it and keep on playing, you will likely want to upgrade after a year or so.

Cheers,

Michi.

[davidognomo]

I believe I've seen better unused djembes, made out of better wood, on some u.s. sites for the same price. Maybe you should look better. Just saying

[Trog]

If you are just gonna do drum circles or want a light weight drum, it may be ok for a beginner drum.
I don't think I would pay 200 for it, maybe 160.
There is a Ivory coast drum on the Craiglist for 270, If it is in good shape maybe 225-240 would be a better price for it. http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rch/msg/2368296743.html
There doesn't seem to be many used djembes in B.C now. If you order a drum from the U.S., the shipping will be alot, My drum cost $80. to ship to Ontario.
I started with a African Tycoon drum from Axe Music in Alberta. It was a good starter drum for me and it was shipped free. My wife is happy with hers still. http://www.axemusic.com/product.asp?numRecordPosition=52&P_ID=9871&PT_ID=95
A place in Canada that has some good drums is http://www.djembe.ca/en/drums/