Schalloch 700.L 12" Djembe Large

After a year of use I've really come to appreciate this djembe; great sound and great value for money. It's well-constructed from solid wood with a decent head and good ropework. The sound (and/or my playing) has improved over the year; I use the djembe for home studio recording (double-mic'd) and people in pro studios often comment on the solidity and tone on the track...it's also great fun to jam with...inspiring. I'm not a real expert with drums but I've been very happy with this one and recommend it.

I rated 4 for sound and quality as I'm sure there are better drums at higher prices but the Schalloch gets top overall marks for it's value in context.

As for the esthetic part it is very well designed, the wood is fine carved..
This djembe has the lowest price for this sound quality and for my needs in this moment I am pleased with the quality..
But if I had to change something I would want for my djembe to have more bass sound regarding more profundity in lower range, and also what I found important (as an amateur of course)...the convex perimeter part of the ring on top is too big (too wide) for me to achieve the whole sound spectar that I can usually accomplish while playing this instrument, it shoud a be thinner area so when I slam it with my fingers I get a higher sound..But for this price maybe I'm asking too much, nevertheless I am glad I bought it.
Thank you!