The 4 different type of wood above are the best among multiple west African woods to build Djembes. There is no real better one amoung the 4 wood type .
Combination of wood type/density, shell shape, weight and proportion of the shell, together with the thickness of the skin head, assembling process are key factors in the musical quality of a Djembe.
All our Djembes are built by families who have produced the same artefacts from generations. They have mastered the techniques of selecting materials and building instruments through the years. All 4 woods can provide Djembes with very good sounds, from base to tones and slaps.
