Classic Ghaval

Our classic ghaval shell, a turned maple frame with a decorative exotic wood outer flitch, is 13 3/4″ in diameter, 2 5/8″ deep, 1/2″ thick. This shell features a precision turned bearing edge, and a rolled bottom edge to reduce stress on the player’s finger joints.

We’ve fitted our Classic model with 20 brass rings, divided into 5 groups, each beginning and ending with a small pellet bell. These rings and bells are mounted on small hooks so that they make contact with the wood shell, but not the head, and so avoid any unwanted buzz sound.

A gentle arch cut in the shell at the 6 o’clock position allows for ease of play with both hands. This design also enables a stable grip for the less traditional playing style, where the ghaval is held flat (like a pandeiro) in one hand and shaken back and forth, so that the rings hit the inside of the shell in rhythm, while the drum is playing with the other hand.

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IMPORTANT: DELIVERY INFORMATION
Your drum is made to order in our Vermont workshop, built one at a time for the artist who will play it. Current delivery time averages 6–8 weeks. If you have a performance, event, or deadline coming up, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to check on your order timeline. Follow this link to check out our drums available to ship now