Schlagwerk Percussion Professional Gome Bass Drum Hand Drum

Schlagwerk Percussion Professional Gome Bass Drum Hand Drum Review

Schlagwerk Percussion Professional Gome Bass Drum Hand Drum Feature

• high-quality, natural goatskin head
• distinct, higher-pitched tones, with an extremely deep, resonant bass sound
• 48 cm (approx. 19 inch) x 48 cm head size, 37 cm (approx. 15 inch) deep
• naturally finished wood frame
• tuneable with sturdy internal tuning device

The Gome-Bass is, without exaggeration, one of the most unusual and original West African musical instruments. The Schlagwerk Gome-Bass is modelled on the Ghanaian bass drum, which provides the rhythmic basis for almost all musical styles of the Ga tribe's fishermen. With its broad range of pitches, the gome can be played solely as a bass drum or, if tuned higher, as a djembe-like instrument to be played with djembe techniques. Schlagwerk's skin drums are remarkable in tonal range sound qualities. These drums reward the player with an exciting variety of sounds when played in the traditional manner. Striking the drums on the frame underscores the unbelievable dynamics of these instruments by producing high and singing tones. Innovative design, high-quality construction, and exceptional tonal characteristics are the hallmarks of this Gome-Bass drum. Complementing the high-quality, natural goatskin head is a naturally finished frame that lets the beauty of the wood show through. The head is 48 cm (approx. 19") x 48 cm and the drum is 37 cm (approx. 15") deep. The head is fully tuneable by means of a sturdy internal tuning device. This allows the player to precisely tune the drum to his or her preferences: looser if a bass drum is desired, or tighter for djembe-like sounds. It is like having two drums in one. Due to its unique range of sounds, multifunctional design, and outright distinctiveness, the Schlagwerk Gome-Bass would fit well into many musical settings. This is a professional-class drum that any serious drummer or percussionist would gain a great deal of joy from playing and owning.