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Kentville Drums Kangaroo Hide Drum Head - 12" inch, Heavy


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The Kentville Drums 12-inch Heavy Gauge Kangaroo Hide Drum Head delivers the big, thick fundamental and warm, controlled overtones of genuine Australian rawhide. Made from real kangaroo hide, it provides a natural playing surface with fine sensitivity, articulation and a responsive feel, while offering a robust alternative to conventional two-ply drumheads.

These heavy gauge heads are designed to be a pleasure to tune and play, with a wide tuning range and a clear fundamental that makes accurate tuning straightforward. The kangaroo hide is significantly stronger than calf hide, while the natural hide surface means there are no coatings to wear away. Kentville's traditional handmade process includes carefully selecting, stretching, drying and thinning each hide before lapping it to a flesh hoop and forming the crown on a mould.

Suited to jazz, orchestral, folk and contemporary playing, Kentville Kangaroo Hide Drum Heads provide a melodic, responsive sound with warm, full-bodied character and controlled overtones. The hides are ethically sourced as a by-product of a culling program overseen by the relevant Australian environmental authorities, helping make use of more of each animal. Each head is individually inspected and packaged at the Kentville Drums workshop in Australia, and Sky Music Australia is proud to offer these traditionally handmade Australian drumheads.

Features

  • 12-inch Heavy Gauge genuine kangaroo hide drum head
  • Big, thick fundamental with warm, controlled overtones
  • Wide tuning range with clear, stable fundamental tone
  • Easy to tune accurately and responsive to playing dynamics
  • Natural hide playing surface with no coating to wear away
  • Kangaroo hide provides robust and durable construction
  • Great alternative to conventional two-ply drumheads
  • Suitable for jazz, orchestral, folk and contemporary music
  • Melodic, responsive sound with controlled overtones
  • Traditionally handmade in Australia
  • Carefully selected, stretched, dried and prepared hides
  • Traditional lapping and mould-forming process
  • Each drumhead undergoes individual final inspection
  • Ethically sourced kangaroo hide by-product

Specs

  • Brand: Kentville Drums
  • Product Type: Drum Head
  • Material: Kangaroo Hide
  • Size: 12 Inch
  • Gauge: Heavy
  • Construction: Traditionally Handmade
  • Material Source: Ethically Sourced By-Product
  • Country of Manufacture: Australia