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The doumbek ? sometimes known as a darbuka ? is a goblet drum with origins that can be traced as far back as Mesopotamian and Ancient Egyptian cultures as 1100 BC. The instrument has been used throughout the countless shades of world music, serving as the national symbol of Egyptian Shaabi Music today. Suffice it to say, the doumbek has a heap of history behind it, and Meinl Percussion’s Artisan Edition Series Egyptian doumbek is an ode to thousands of years of rhythmic history. Its Mosaic Queen Design utilizes white mother-of-pearl inlays and detailing for an authentic, era-accurate design, applied to a cast aluminum body that elicits a broad array of powerful dums and taks. Moreover, its well-balanced form factor accommodates numerous play styles with ease ? something percussionists at Sweetwater know any busy player will appreciate in stage, studio, or social settings.





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What’s So Great About Buying Drums from Sweetwater?


Meinl Percussion Artisan Edition Series Egyptian Doumbek Features:


Artisan Edition Series ensures premium craftsmanship with high-quality appointments


Mosaic Queen Design is era-accurate to honor the doumbek’s long history and ancient Egyptian roots


Mother-of-pearl inlays supply eye-catching detail with distinct cultural connections


Solid aluminum casting delivers reliable, articulate, full-bodied sound


Balanced form factor means comfortable use for serious percussionists across multiple styles