Toca Origins 12" Wood Djembe - Celtic Knot

The Toca Origins TODJ-12CK 12" Wood Djembe brings together traditional craftsmanship and a striking Celtic Knot aesthetic in a drum that feels as good as it sounds. Carved from a single piece of plantation-grown mahogany and topped with a natural goatskin head, it’s built to respond to every nuance of your hands.

Features

This Origin Series djembe starts with solid, environmentally friendly, plantation-grown mahogany, carved from a single piece and lathe turned for a consistent shell thickness. That uniform build helps the drum speak clearly, with a focused voice that’s easy to control whether you’re laying down intricate patterns or big, open grooves.

The unique Celtic Knot design gives it a bold visual identity, making it just as at home on stage as it is in the studio or drum circle. Inside the bowl, lathed grooves and a rough-surfaced pattern are designed to virtually eliminate unwanted overtones, so what you get is the tone you intend—tight, musical, and controlled. Hand-carved bearing edges are shaped to precise specs, giving the natural goatskin head a comfortable feel under your hands and a responsive, lively attack.

Tone

This djembe delivers a powerful, musical voice: deep, rounded bass tones, punchy, articulate open notes, and crisp, cutting slaps. The goatskin head brings warmth and organic character, while the interior grooves help keep the sound focused rather than wild or ringy. It’s the kind of drum that locks in easily with other percussion and rewards dynamic playing—soft, textured passages feel detailed and intimate, while full-volume strikes open up with rich, commanding projection.

Specifications

• Brand: Toca
• Model: TODJ-12CK
• Series: Origin Series
• Shell: Single piece of plantation-grown mahogany
• Construction: Lathe turned for uniform thickness
• Design: Unique Celtic Knot motif
• Head: Natural goatskin
• Interior: Lathed grooves and rough-surfaced pattern to virtually eliminate overtones
• Bearing edges: Hand carved to precise specifications
• Size: 12" head x 24" tall