More info and ordering Email New World Drums New World Drums 3969 Mundell Road Eureka Springs, AR 72631 479-253-6043 and 479-253-2774 INSTANT SLIDE TUNING ™For fast and easy tunability No difficult lacing patternsCUSTOM ORDERSWe 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 BAGSWe offer sturdy, padded custom fit drum bags in a variety of materials including waterproof. |
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 ™ 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 5-10 lbs. Play our drums in a cave, by a river, in a circle around a fire. They can easily adjust to any situation.
MATERIALSNew 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. |
AVAILABLE STYLES AND SIZES
ASHIKOSOur Ashikos are 12 sided cylinders precisely tapered to enhance tonal quality and beauty. Each has 12 sliding tuners. Ashikos come in these sizes:All come with our special Instant Slide Tuners. more info... |
FRAME DRUMSOur frame drums which also have Instant Slide Tuning on the under side are made of ten ply laminated maple for strength, beauty and lightness of weight. They are available in:Let us know if you would like an Irish Bodhran beater, thumb hole, or Native American style beater. more info... |
DJEMBESmore info... |
EACH DRUM IS SIGNED, DATED AND NUMBERED BY ITS MAKER, DOUG POWELLABOUT THE DRUM MAKER
Doug Powell is a Master Drum Maker who has been refining his art of drum making for over fifteen years. His passion of making drums began as an expression of his spiritual journey. Through involvement in a circle of spiritually dedicated men in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, Doug began drumming. He discovered a passionate love for drums. In this process his excitement about drums led him to explore the many cultures that honor the drum.
Doug is a talented artisan in many areas of the arts and has been creating with his hands his whole life. Those who know Doug say that everything he touches emerges as an object of beauty, whether it is his work with glass, clay, metal or wood. He has also built kalimbas, marimbas and xylophones. His other current passion is making lamp-worked glass beads. |
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