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How's this?

Here's my opinion:

I would not try to get a rope tension djembe if you are only wanting to spend $200 (or less).

If you are only spending that little money, you aren't going to get a high quality drum. These inexpensive djembes are typically in two pieces, bowl and throat, which are glued together. They work, but are hardly close to the sound you'll get from a djembe carved from a solid piece of wood. Rope tension is not easy to manage, especially if you live in an area with radical climate changes.

I'm not saying you can't get a good sounding drum for $200 that is rope tensioned. I just wouldn't limit myself to that criteria when only looking to spend that amount of money. Although the bolt tension drums don't necessarily "look" like a tradition drum, they do function quite well ... and are much easier to tune and maintain. As a session player, I normally prefer my bolt-tension drum over the rope tension ... simply for the reasons I've mentioned.

As in all things ...... remember this ..... you typically get exactly what you pay for!

Good luck in your quest for the perfect drum!

Thank you for your answers...and links...
you make some good points about considering the bolt tension.  Humidity is a problem here in the summer and the heat is on all winter.  Bart thanks for your input, all that info really helps me consider my choices carefully.
I'll look around a bit more, maybe try out the Remo.  I don't play in a group, I'll be using it primarily in the classroom.  (I'm a music teacher who took up drumset 2 years ago and as I mentioned above just took a course that introduced me to African drumming).  
Actually that class was at KoSA International Percussion Workshop...any body here go?  It was great!

pearl seems to be doing allright with percussion.  so does meinl actually, id like to see them expand their line more, the stuff they make is solid.

I have a very fine/professional Moperc djembe included in my collection.  This is the best I have.  Unfortunately, I have little opportunity to use it so it has remained in brand new condition since purchasing it only one year ago.

It's a 13" x 26"    .....very sweet drum!   Check it out at:

http://www.moperc.com/main_an.htm
(mine is the same as the finish seen on website)

If anyone's interested, I purchased the djembe; floor stand; shoulder harness and backpack style cushioned protective case for about $750.00 (USD) plus tax.    All in brand new condition.   Feel free to make an offer anytime.  I'm not necessarily looking to get rid of it so I'm bound to have it around for a while.   Hopefully I'll find a good situation to use it!  

....but would sell it here if the price was right, and if it's cool with Bart.    (Felix, Sidereal and I have bought/sold to each other here in the past).    

It's also for sale at Vermont Drums for $523.00 plus tax.   (djembe only)  -not bad!

http://www.angelfire.com/biz3/vermontdrums/mopercdjembe.html

Just an update:
I ended up buying a 13" Moperc djembe, direct from the company.  My brother has bought several drums from them and knows the owner, who apparently gives very personal service.  I even got updates from my brother such as...."he just put the skin on, it has to dry for a few days".  Including shipping the US price was quite a bit less than the price being charged in Vermont.  It's a beautiful drum.  

www.earthshakingmusic.com <-- Good supplier of West African Djembe's & other stuff.