Pearl's Rope Tuned PVC Ashiko is constructed using PVC for its light and durable characteristics and also for its warm, round, full body sound. The origin of Ashiko drums can be traced back to West Africa and the Yoruba tribe. The Ashiko is a close relative to the djembe and its sound is complementary to the djembe when played together in drum circles or ensembles. The long tapered cylinder of the Ashiko produces lower bass notes than djembes, with rich mid-tones. The 1-piece PVC shell features 21 tuning points and a 10" tucked collar synthetic head. Standing 23.5" tall, the shell is finished in #682 Artisan Amber Cypress and includes a rubber bottom edge protector.

Djembes produce a wide range of sounds and are ideal as a solo instrument or as part of a large percussion ensemble or drum circle. Pearl’s Rope Tuned Djembe series includes two size drums; 12” and 14”. The patented seamless synthetic shells are available in two dynamic hand-painted finishes, #684 Artisan Cypress and #685 Artisan Straight Grain Limba, with synthetic heads.

A portion of the sale of each djembe will be shared with The Rhythmic Arts Project. TRAP’S primary objective is to promote the inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their typical peers in all aspects of everyday life.