Meinl Percussion Doumbek in Leatherette Finish with Aluminum Shell-Made in Turkey-8.5" Tunable Synthetic Head, 2-Year Warranty (HE-3000) CAST ALUMINUM SHELL, MADE IN TURKEY: Crafted with a hand engraved aluminum shell, the drum supplies deep low notes as well as ringing highs. It measures 17 1/8" tall with an 8.5" head. TUNABLE SYNTHETIC HEAD AND FLUSH RIM: A tunable and replaceable synthetic head provides powerful and rich sound. Finger-snapping techniques are easily executed on the flush rim. IMPRESSIVE SOUND AND IMAGE: While the shells are covered with leatherette, offering a bold and unique style, the sound echoes distinctive sounds of the Middle-East, North Africa and Eastern Europe. PERFECT FOR ALL SETTINGS: Both professional and casual percussionists have gravitated to Meinl doumbeks due to their unsurpassed acoustic properties, durability and fine Turkish craftsmanship. OFFICIAL TWO-YEAR MEINL WARRANTY: All Meinl doumbeks carry a two-year manufacturer's warranty when purchased from authorized retailers.