West African Instruments for SALE.

Djembe shells

Melbourne Djembe supply instruments of the highest quality and craftsmanship. 
We make and sell a great range of  West African djembe, dunduns, shakers, bells and more. Djembes are stocked from Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coat and Ghana. Our drums are of the highest quality and are sold at wholesale prices.

Drums can be made to order depending on your budget and personal requirements. We have a wide range of skins, coloured cords and African fabrics.

Drum making workshops are run regularly. To register your interest contact Simon >>

Visit the Drum Warehouse!

Come and visit Simon personally at his home based warehouse at 3 Albert Street, Coburg.
Open most days by appointment. Call Simon on 0425 753 553 to book a time.

10% discount applies to all orders over $1000.

We specialize in supplying instruments to schools.

We also specialize in providing quality and well priced instruments for primary and secondary schools. Our instruments are made to play and to last…durable and fun to play.

We can provide bells, shakers, African xylophones (small and large), Stick drums and hand drums.

For Sale :


Children's Djembe


Children's Djembe

Small African drums from Guinea and Ghana
With carvings
For children under 12 years


Price: $100-150

Beginner Djembe


Beginner Djembe

Quality African beginner djembe.
Med and large Ghana
With and without carvings


Price: $220-350

Djembe Caps


Djembe Caps

SOLD OUT!!
Will only make to order.

A protective vinyl or suede cap for your drum. Med. Density foam, waterproof and come in a great range of funky designs! All sizes available.

Price: $25-45

Kpanlogo Drums from Ghana


Kpanlogo Drums from Ghana

Beautiful expert model Kpanlogos
Natural Timber, African cloth and painted.
All with hand picked yearling skin.

Price: $300

Quality Intermediate Djembe


Quality Intermediate Djembe

Quality Intermediate
Large Ghana with carvings.


Price: $300 -350

Boogarabu


Boogarabu

This is a hybrid drum that originates in The Gambia. A thick cow hide gives a warm round tone similar to the conga or tumba.
Small, medium and large
Various timbers from the Ivory Coast and Ghana.


Price: $300-450

Balafon


Balafon

African xylophone.
Diatonic scale. Two and a half octaves.
Susu instrument from Guinea West Africa
Quality timber ensures a beautiful tone.
One large Ghanaian Pentatonic also available

Price: $350- 600

Advanced Djembe 13.5


Advanced Djembe 13.5

Advanced or serious intermediate players djembe 13.5 “
Guinea , Mali and Ivory Coast Shells - Lingue, mahogany and other hard woods.


Price: $400-500

Master or Solo Series Djembe


Master or Solo Series Djembe

Many shells to choose from.
Top of the range djembe. 13.5 - 14”diameter
Hand carved by the Master drum makers of Guinea.
Lingue and Hare timbers.
Hand selected Australian goat and coloured cords. For the serious or professional player.
Come with bag, strap and CD playalong

Price: $550 - $800

Djembe bags


Djembe bags

Large djembe bag that will hold almost any size drum. Great range of designs.
Made in Africa. Durable. No zips!
Back pack style straps.

Price: $60

DunDuns


DunDuns

Authentic African DunDuns (Low Drums) with sticks.
Style will depend on availability of stock.
We sell duns carved in Guinea, Ghana and Senegal. Some with carvings.

We also make dunduns from recycled oil cans. They are light, sound great and are cheaper than wood drums. Ideal for schools.

Price: Set of three $1,200 ( with sticks and legs ) Pair $650 - 700. Set of three from recycled materials ( with sticks and legs )$700. Pair $500

Djembe Re-skins and repairs


Djembe Re-skins and repairs

We reskin djembes, bongos, congas, frame drums,dunduns, and most other drums. We use hand selected cow, goat and horse hide. With more than fifteen years of drum making experience we have become well known for our expert craftmanship and fair prices.

Price: small djembe reskin $70 Large djembe reskin $100