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New World Drums
3969 Mundell Road
Eureka Springs, AR 72631
479-253-6043 and 479-253-2774
'INSTANT SLIDE TUNING' TM
For fast and easy tunability. No difficult lacing patterns. Just simply slide the beads down for a tremendous range. No matter what the weather these drums are playable!CUSTOM ORDERS
We made custom drums with your choice of woods and shapes. Choose from Arkansas Oak, Ash, Birch, Cherry, Walnut, Cedar and Pine. We also make ceremonial drums and 12" drums for smaller children.DRUM BAGS
We offer sturdy, padded custom fit drum bags in a variety of materials including waterproof.
All of our ASHIKOS now come with a rubber padded welded steel stand as seen in some of the pictures. These stands actually enhance the tone of the drums by reducing the dampening effect of placing the drums on the floor when played. They also prevent the problem of ashikos tipping over easily and getting damaged. You will love these stands, also available separately.
For a totally new experience in hand drumming try our instantly tunable hand drums, ashikos, frame drums, native American drums and bodhrans and hear the tremendous tone range by simply sliding the 'beads' down or up. You won't believe the sound quality and range that our hand drums provide. Lovingly built since 1992 by master drum maker Doug Powell. Drum rehead and repair available on many style drums.
Drums speak the language of vibration that creates a unity of heart. One of our most popular drums is styled after the African Ashiko. "Ashiko" means freedom in Nigerian, and we feel that freedom is what they bring - freedom to let the Spirit move, to declaim the natural rhythm of the soul and to allow joy into our lives.
Drums provide a means of communication beyond words, connecting everyone to the deep rhythms of life that transcend all boundaries.
We honor the Native American belief that the drum echoes the heartbeat of the Earth. We offer our drums as instruments of peace, connection and reverence for the Earth and all beings on it.
Many other peoples have celebrated the sacred nature of the drum. Our Irish Bodhran reaches deep into the roots of the Celtic tradition in that unity of language that the drums speak.
BEAUTY
Each of New World Drums has its own special beauty born of the combination of beautiful woods, careful construction and attention to detail. Our drums are objects of art as well as functioning musical instruments. The rich grains of each wood are lovingly brought forth with our own special finish, and then waxed to a shiny luster.
SOUND
Our drums have 'Instant Slide Tuning' TM which gives a tremendous range of tone with only a few seconds adjustment. They have the finest sound quality available, plus they are uniquely adjustable to the sound range that most appeals to you. No difficult lacing patterns! And, there will never be an occasion where your drum can't be played because of humidity.
STRENGTH AND WEIGHT
Our drums are very light weight for their size, yet sturdy enough to go anywhere. Most drums range from 2-10 lbs. Play our drums in a cave, by a river, in a circle around a fire. They can easily adjust to any situation.
MATERIALS
New World Drums are made with a base of laminated birch with mixed hard and soft wood accents in contrasting shades and patterns. We use a variety of stains to provide you with a choice of color from rich dark walnut to shades of reds, blues and grays. The hides are laced with a low stretch polyester cord and the tuners are wood. Our drum heads are made of goat hide which has crisp highs and resounding lows.
