Hey there! Thanks so much for your videos! Just wondering if it's possible to remove a skin, re-soak it and re-install it on the djembe? I got someone to replace the skin on my drum as I had little time before a flight & they didn't do the best job so I want to re-do it myself before I shave the hair and tune it, just wondering if that's possible or will it ruin the skin to re-soak it?
If you are installing a skin with hair, I would shave it after installation. This will give you a tight flat surface to shave. Use a razor blade held 90 degrees to the head, i.e. straight up and down. It's more of a scraping motion than a shaving. Best of luck.
Hello and Thanks for your explanation. Does it smell very strong ?
Only the skins from Africa will have a gamey smell when wet.
Hey there! Thanks so much for your videos! Just wondering if it's possible to remove a skin, re-soak it and re-install it on the djembe? I got someone to replace the skin on my drum as I had little time before a flight & they didn't do the best job so I want to re-do it myself before I shave the hair and tune it, just wondering if that's possible or will it ruin the skin to re-soak it?
Removing, soaking and reinstalling does not work. Usually the head splits and it never seems to go back no the same.
Thanks so much for your response!@@nickzwack2905 Is this true even if the hair is still on? The best idea then is to buy a new skin I guess? :)
Yes, still true with a drum with hair still on. I would start clean with a new head that was shaved before installation.
Should I shave the goat skin before or after installing it onto the drum? Thanks in advance!
If you are installing a skin with hair, I would shave it after installation. This will give you a tight flat surface to shave. Use a razor blade held 90 degrees to the head, i.e. straight up and down. It's more of a scraping motion than a shaving. Best of luck.
After installation