I recently took a trip to Israel and went to so many places looking for the perfect doumbek. I have spoken to many famous doumbek players, the doumbek player for Kobi Peretz, Eyal Golan, MOshe Peretz..... this doumbek sounds like the doumbeks they use. IT IS WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!!!! the sound is amazing the case fits perfect and it comes with an extra head..... BUY THIS DOUMBEK!!!!!!!