James Jones Slit Drums




8-Tone Paduak and Cherry

These finely crafted wooden drums, influenced by African and Central American designs, are appropriate for all ages. Having excellent tone, yet practically indestructible, my drums can be played and enjoyed by anyone. Individual tones are obtained by varying the length of each wooden tongue cut into the top. You get 6 or 8 different tones but these tones are not tuned accurately to a particular key. Instruments have either ash (blonde), red oak, birch or cherry sides with paduak tops. Drumsticks are of dowels and superballs. An 8-tone is approx. 17 1/2" x 8" x 7" with the 6-tone being somewhat smaller.

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8-Tone Drum with Ash Sides
Detail of tongues

Prices:
6-Tone $95 plus shipping
8-Tone $125
Extra set of drum sticks $7 plus $3 shipping (unless shipped with a purchased drum)

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Looking forward to hearing from you,

James Jones Instruments
1384 Coltons Mill Rd., Bedford, VA 24523 - 5259
540 586 - 6319
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james@jamesjonesinstruments.com

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