MAHARAJA Concert Tabla Drum Set, 4½ Kg Copper Bayan, Designer, Finest Dayan with Padded Bag, Hammer, Cushions & Cover - Tabla Set Tabla Drums Tablas Indian Musical Instruments (PDI-69)

What was wanted. Maybe some indication on the heads that these ones might have been out and returned. In that they have been played before from some smudges on the skins, but they scuff of easily with a clean white office eraser. A little dab of talcum and all is fresh. The smaller slender Gatta (wooden dowels to control the tension/pitch) are a bit rough and fresh of the turning. I light sanded them, rounded the ends a bit and palmed them between my hands with a little lemon oil to make them nice and pretty. Then set them asside.

Never buy tabla that you haven't heard played. The metal drum has great sound, I will put that half to use as a second, back up. The wood drum sounds like I am slapping a block of wet driftwood. I thought I could not play, but I bought a pair from a local company that played them for me before I chose them.

They are beautiful instruments. The book shown in the photo was not included.

This is a beautiful tabla, sounds great, seems to be very high quality. Love the orange cushions!

It's a good set but the tunning hammer is missing didn't came in the package.

This is a very nice tabla set and it sounds good, definitely quality.