Toca Freestyle Klong Yao Drum (Red Marble)

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Product Feature
- The 31-34 Inches-long, goblet-shaped drum features an 11-12 Inches-diameter head stretched over a moderate-sized bowl that tapers to a long, rrow lower shell section
- This design allows the Klong Yao to produce bass tones that are surprisingly deep and powerful considering the drum's size and weight
- This makes it an excellent choice for the Inchesbass drum voice Inches in a drum circle or percussion ensemble - especially since it can also produce well-balanced higher tones when played at the edge of the head.
Product Description
Toca's freestyle klong yao drum (sfkd-12r) is modeled after a traditional thai drum that has been used for centuries in religious ceremonies, festivals, and drum circles. but while the freestyle klong yao retains the body shape and rope-tension system of the original instrument, it features a modern synthetic shell with a protective rubber edge, low-stretch alpine rope with braided cores, and a synthetic head that's not subject to stretching or losing its pitch. although the freestyle klong yao bears some resemblance to african djembes and arabian doumbeks, it is played differently. rather than being held between the knees or under the arm of a seated player, the klong yao is intended to be played by a standing drummer while slung via a shoulder strap. it can also be played across the lap for comfortable use in drum circles. the 31-3 � 4 inches-long, goblet-shaped drum features an 11-1 2 inches-diameter head stretched over a moderate-sized bowl that tapers to a long, narrow lower shell section. this design allows the klong yao to produce bass tones that are surprisingly deep and powerful considering the drum's size and weight. this makes it an excellent choice for the bass drum voice in a drum circle or percussion ensemble ��especially since it can also produce well-balanced higher tones when played at the edge of the head. speaking of the head, the freestyle klong yao's synthetic head is stretched over a smooth, curved bearing edge that allows for comfortable finger-style playing at the edge of the drum. the rope-tensioning collar is recessed well below so as not to pose an obstacle. meanwhile, the center of the head responds to palm slaps with deep, throaty bass tones that resonate powerfully out of the opening at the bottom of the shell.Toca Freestyle Klong Yao Drum (Red Marble) Review
I purchased this drum after some research on the internet and could not be more happy! This drum has some really rich tones and deep bass notes. I typically play a doumbek but find myself drawn to djembes (African) and now this klong yao (Thai tribal drum) on occasion when looking for a new sound for music. The overall quality of this drum is outstanding with few exceptions. The strap ring on the body of the drum bent after carrying it a few times but that is easily rectified with a pair of pliers. Also, the Toca badge on the body of the drum had three screws securing it to the drum. After playing it for a few months, two of the three are gone. The badge is glued so there is no threat in loosing it but the holes need something in them...The head is of good quality and the fiberglass body is very durable. I find that when I play this harder than usual, I need to steady the bottom of the body as it will add a rattling vibrato to the tone, which to me is unacceptable when playing during performances. The drum came fairly in tune but not enough to be a game changer and require tightening of the head.
All in all, this is great drum and of decent build quality. I highly recommend this drum to anyone looking for the unusual or a great sound!
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