Velez Series 17" Tars and Bendirs customization from the simplest frame drum

from the simplest frame drum ("a hoop with head")  to the most elaborately jingled and ringed instruments you can imagine

14"-18" diameter x 3 1/2"" depth

and a slightly larger diameter to accommodate western play techniques

while the synthetic head insures maximum resonance in any climate

Three cut-out grips enable a great versatility in playing styles and reduce the overall weight of the drum

Velez Series 17" Tars and Bendirs customization from the simplest frame drumThese drums are designed to be nimble and brilliant in tone. We build them with a particularly thin shell, which both highlights the drum's complex overtones, and also makes the drum super light in weight. Versatility in holding positions is enabled by a deep arch grip that is cushioned for comfort and reduced fatigue. On the tar models, a rubber spline is mounted into a groove just behind the bearing edge contact point this softens the player's