Nagado Daiko - United States
Made of laminated staves tightly fitted, splined and glued into a cylinder and turned on a lathe to dimensions traditionally used in Japan. The ratio of the head diameter to the length and to the diameter of the middle of the body is approximately 1:1.25:1.25. The interior of the body is hand carved with a pattern that enhances the deep tones and increases the sustain. The finish on the body is a deep penetrating stain with a tough tung oil finish on top. The heads are of the highest quality, hand processed in our shop from fresh hides, strong with excellent resilience and sound, and pulled to a tension that will yield a good tone for the life of the head under all conditions. The kan (handles) are each hand forged in our shop . Nagado taiko can be made in any size and to any specifications.