Pearl's Fiberglass Doumbek features a durable fiberglass body with a reinforced edge ring. Doumbeks are Middle Eastern instruments that have been around for thousands of years. They were used in Mesopotamian and ancient Egyptian cultures. The sound characteristics are similar to djembes but with a sharp tone and attack. Fiberglass drums are inherently louder than wood drums, and the Pearl Doumbek has great projection. Featuring the classic goblet shape, the Pearl Doumbek is 17" tall with a contoured hoop that is smooth and comfortable on the player's hands. The 8.5" synthetic plastic head has 8 tuning lugs and includes a hex tuning wrench to achieve high tunings. Whether your gig is with a belly dancer or a drum circle, the Artisan Antique Aluminum finish will get you noticed.