Based
on traditional North African drums, our tars and bendirs
have been developed in cooperation with leading artists
to meet the demands of professional players, while maintaining
the simple elegance of the traditional instruments. All
of our drums can be customized in a variety of ways upon
request; custom orders may be differently priced.
Artist Endorsee Marla Leigh with Glen Velez Series
Tar
New, individually
handmade, high-quality tunable tar drums designed to Glen’s
specifications, are now available. The Glen Velez Frame Drums
were introduced in Dallas, Texas at the Percussive Arts Society
(PAS) Convention in November 2000. More
info...
(Patent
#5517890)
• Our 4” deep shell is made of solid, single
ply 5/16” cherry, steam bent and scarf jointed, and
features a precision beveled bearing edge.
• The edge of the head is secured into an exterior
groove, which is then covered with a colored knit cord.
This design minimizes the tendency of the head to pull away
from the shell. These drums are available with a goatskin
head or a REMO® synthetic head.
• Our patented internal tuning technology preserves
the traditional appearance of the instrument and allows
the player to maintain a complete range of motion, unencumbered
by external hardware. Tension on the head is adjusted by
the action of an internal, lightweight, moveable bearing
member. A Tgrip Allen wrench and tuning instructions are
included.
• A smoothly rolled 1 ¼” thumb hole is
strategically placed so that the drum is well balanced and
comfortable in your hands.
• A hand rubbed, natural finish accentuates the inherent
beauty of the wood
• A soft padded carrying case is provided with each
drum; for a full description, see case listings.
Tuneable Tars
(Patent
#5517890)
Tuneable Bendirs
• All the features of the Tuneable Tar.
• A simple braid of 4 fine dacron snares is threaded
through the shell across the back of the drum head to produce
the distinctive buzzing sound of this Moroccan style bendir.
The player can adjust the tension on these snares, or release
them entirely to eliminate the buzzing effect.
Tuneable Bendirs 14” diameter $228.00
16” diameter $242.00
18” diameter $262.00
