Deep doum, sharp tek – a darbuka that stays in tune in any weather. The Clapbox Darbuka (Black) has a high-grade aluminium shell with a smooth powder-coated finish and a tunable, replaceable synthetic head, giving deep low notes and ringing highs.
Why customers choose it
Who it is for
Percussionists, Arabic and fusion music players, worship groups, music students and jam sessions.
Specifications
| Shell | Aluminium, powder-coated |
|---|---|
| Head | Synthetic, tunable, replaceable |
| Head size | 9 inch |
| Height | 17 inch |
| Weight | 3.5 kg |
| Colour | Black |
| Dimensions | 9.015753 × 9.015753 × 17.007883 in |
| Type | Darbuka |
Good to know
- 2-year maker warranty (Clapbox).
- A spare 9-inch darbuka skin is available from Clapbox.
Talk to Suhavi
Hali –
Sturdy, Durable, and a Fantastic Percussion Companion!
The Clapbox Darbuka has been an incredible addition to my collection, and after over three years of use, it still holds up beautifully. The aluminium build makes it highly durable, while the sturdy construction ensures crisp, resonant tones with every beat. Whether playing casually or in a professional setting, this darbuka delivers consistent sound quality without compromise.
Its elegant blue finish adds to the appeal, making it as stylish as it is functional. Despite frequent use, it has maintained its strength and reliability, proving to be a well-made instrument worth the investment. If you’re looking for a long-lasting and high-performing darbuka, this one is definitely a great choice
Purnima reddy –
Quality and sound
This darbuka i purchased is completely satisfactory. The sounds and head is perfect. I will recommend it as the best purchase if you are looking for one….
Pratham Soni –
Great Product
Good Packaging, turned out better than other platforms.
1 small color pop & light scratches on the head… note that they were not dealbreakers because i ordered twice from flipkart and it came literally broken and once from clapbox itself which came with a tore head…
so this is by far the best one
Ranjith raj –
Very good to senior musician
The product was soooo amazing it’s really good
Ranjeetpatra –
Bad experience
Not good at all
Ajay Kamath –
Promising
This is my first experience with a darbuka. I was fascinated with this instrument from the time I came across videos related to this instrument on youtube. I play the tabla otherwise and I was looking for a non-leather based percussion instrument for quite a while. The darbuka fit the bill. This one here has good tonal quality. I did return the first piece I received owing to minor scratches on the playing surface probably received during transportation. Amazon made return + replacement a smooth affair and I didnt have the heart to return the replacement piece though I would have preferred the playing surface to be a spotless smooth. The journey with this instrument hopefully will be a long one. Note that the instrument comes with a 2 year warranty and that is a strong plus point.
Ashok Kumar –
Very nice
It’s very nice
Amazon Customer –
This is not a darbuka sound!
Most people who have given good reviews don’t even know what a darbuka would sound like and this company has made the best out of the lack of knowledge. The thickness of the hitting area is too thin making it almost like the drums used in Ganpati etc, it’s not the darbuka surface. Darbuka surface is supposed to be thick and hard. I replaced my product thinking it’s a mistake but the replaced one was the same, may be they are earning well with this product and there are less customers looking for darbuka sound in darbuka. Not for me.
Top was very nice. Good support and look. Shorts – I didn’t like the texture of the fabric. Too long the length for me, the ends kept rolling up when practicing my yoga teachings. –
Good deal Oriental drum
I loved it. It does good job for the price. It accompanies my belly dance cardio classes.