Description

This pre-loved instrument may show signs of wear, but it has been well taken care of. Despite a missing tension rod, the tone of the instrument remains unaffected. Our photos showcase its condition, but don’t hesitate to contact us for more or if you have any questions.

The tenor head is 10″ (the skin is not original but has been replaced with a good quality Remo weather king)

The bass head is 12″ and appears to be original, most likely calf skin.

Instrument length is 46cm.

Two-headed wooden dholak drum that is shaped like a barrel with a tenor and bass head. Drum is held horizontally and played on both sides. Heads are held in place and tuned by nuts and bolts. Nuts can be tuned with a standard wrench, included.

In India, these extremely popular percussion instruments are commonly used in folk music and during marriage ceremonies.