Napa heads are a two ply head made with a medium clear nylon head with a vinyl fabric on top. The fabric muffles the higher frequencies and focuses the fundamental tone. This is desirable on low tuned instruments: surdo, tantan, rebolo, and zabumba. The nylon ply has some small holes that allow air to escape from between the two layers,…
Gope 14” Wood Tantan with napa head Six tuning rods Great for pagode and samba. Deep resonant tones from the napa head, and great sounding wood shell. Can be played with a small mallet. This tantan has a small hook on the open end to attach a strap so the drum can be carried and played while standing. Recommended case
Gope 12” Wood Tantan with napa head Six tuning rods 12" diameter x 50cm tall Straight shell Great for pagode and samba. Deep resonant tones from the napa head, and great sounding wood shell. Can be played with a small mallet at a low volume. This tantan has a small hook on the open end to attach a strap so…
Timbra 14” Wood Tantan with skin head Six tuning lugs Gold colored hardware Great for pagode and samba. Loud sound from the skin head, and great sounding wood shell.
Gope 12” Wood Tantan with skin head Six tuning rods 12" diameter x 45cm tall Conical shell Great for pagode and samba. Lively sound from the skin head, and great sounding wood shell. This tantan has a small hook on the open end to attach a strap so the drum can be carried and played while standing.
