Based on the West African original Djembes and featuring true skin goat heads the Floatune Djembes feature easy tuning and a comfortable way of changing heads. Utilising the Meinl Floatune Tuning System this 12 inch Djembe comes with a Natural finish. The Meinl Floatune Djembes are modelled after the West African originals. Deep, round-sounding bass notes complimented by crisp tones and slaps are produced by this drum As a modern and progressive company, Meinl has never been content with the status quo! By talking and listening to the people who play, we have developed many new and improved percussion instruments. Original Meinl innovations like the Free Ride System for Bongos (patented), the Floatune Tuning System for Timbales and Djembes (patented), the revolutionary Steely II Conga and Djembe Stands (patented), or the Professional Conga and Bongo Stands (patented) prove our leading position in Research and Development work and set the standard in the percussion world.