The Toca Street Series combines exceptional craftsmanship with a commitment to environmentally friendly practices. The "Handprint" model features a modern, textural design inspired by fingerprints, the swirling, concentric lines form a bold handprint motif that appears to grip the drum, symbolising the human connection to rhythm. Natural, warm tones stand out vividly against the black background, creating a sense of movement and energy that resonates with the dynamic nature of percussion. Hand carved from a single piece of plantation-grown Mahogany, the kiln-dried shell features 20 coats of teak oil for lasting protection. Hand-selected goatskin head and authentic rope tuning deliver a warm, resonant tone and superior playability. Available in 10".
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The Toca TSSDJ-MHP Street Series Hand Print djembe combines tradition, visual symbolism, and handcrafted construction. For musicians who value sound, identity, and quality raw materials.
Hand-carved from a single piece of sustainably sourced mahogany, the TSSDJ-MHP Street Series is a 10-inch djembe that boasts a unique presence, both in its warm and resonant tone and in the embossed design that envelops it and gives it a unique visual character.
The Toca Street Series was developed to offer djembes with a traditional soul and solid construction, maintaining a clear connection to the instrument's African origin. In this model, this intention is evident in the hand-carved shell, whose single-piece structure favors the natural resonance of the wood and contributes to a more organic and lively response.
The mahogany offers depth, warmth, and good projection, allowing the bass to sound full and drier attacks to maintain definition. Oven drying helps stabilize the wood, while 20 coats of teak oil reinforce protection and enhance the visual richness of the finish.
The hand-selected natural goatskin adds sonic authenticity and a very musical response to the touch. It's what allows the instrument to achieve that characteristic combination of rounded bass, vibrant mid-tones, and sharper high-pitched attacks, depending on the area of the skin and the technique used.
The string tuning system follows the tradition of classic djembes and offers a more direct feel, contributing to expressive playability and firm skin tension. This translates into a warm, open, and very satisfying sound, ready for percussion circles, performances, individual practice, or educational work.
At 20 inches tall and with 10 inches of leather, this model offers a very interesting balance between portability and sonic presence. It has sufficient size to produce a rich and full sound, yet remains comfortable to transport and integrate into different contexts. It's a versatile format, suitable for both budding musicians and more experienced percussionists looking for a wooden instrument with its own identity.
The Hand Print design deserves special mention. The concentric spiral lines form an embossed hand motif that seems to embrace the shell, creating an image of movement, energy, and human connection to rhythm, bringing gesture, material, and sound closer together in an object with a strong artistic presence.
Toca Percussion has been a highly respected brand in the percussion world, precisely because it manages to combine tradition, innovation, and attention to environmental impact. The Street Series showcases this philosophy well, valuing sustainable materials, handcrafted work, and instruments that maintain a natural sound and serious construction.
The Toca TSSDJ-MHP Street Series Wood Rope Tuned 10" Carved Hand Print djembe is an excellent choice for those seeking an authentic, visually distinct, and musically expressive djembe.
Stock available in aproximatly
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