This is a Superbly crafted Javanese Bedhug Drum used in the Gamelan orchestras of... the Indonesian Archipelago.....it is the size of a small BARRELL ........... It is considered professional quality in Indonesia. made to the best specifications by the best... manufacturers, and the same one used by the best Gamelan Orchestras...
This is a Superbly crafted Javanese Bedhug Drum used in the Gamelan orchestras of
the Indonesian Archipelago.....it is the size of a small BARRELL ........
It is considered professional quality in Indonesia. made to the best specifications by the best
manufacturers, and the same one used by the best Gamelan Orchestras in RARE and SPECIAL OCCASIONS......
This was bought by myself from the manufacturere and NEVER used.
BOOM AWAY or just keep it in your living room to WOW your guests!!!
according to Neil Sorrell, foremost authority on Javanese Gamelan, " the Bedhug is a large Barrell-shaped drum, The heads
are of equal size and nailed on , and one of the heads is struck with a beater. because of the strong thud produced
the drum is restricted to certain loud pieces, usually associated with Dance or ceremonial occasions.
This is a two headed drum, with heavy metal pegs and made from the finest of woods available.
It has an attractive heavy metal handle.
The drum is 28" long, with both heads of 18 1/2" diameter...HUGE!!!
you will NEVER be able to match the price for this drum EVEN if you ever FIND one like it ....
....AND the sound is just amazing!!!
Similar Drums are made in Japan and sell for way more than $10,000 !!!
hopefully, someone in Florida will be interested in this drum.....shipping out of state may be quite expensive....
the $50 shipping charge quoted is for Florida residents....
For out of staters:...we'll have to talk...hopefully you have a trucking
account..........****Please don't put this in your cart without a method to get this to you......*****