What do I need to look out for. This is just a trial so it does not have to be a killer Djembe so to speak. But I would like a good sounding instrument.

Thanks that was perfect.

Toca Synergy Hand-Carved Rope Djembe - $89.99 and up!



Kangaba Mali Djembe - $69.99

i have the twelve inch toca djembe.  i love the sound.  all the ones i've played do sound that good.  i played around fifty of them, every store in town has them and i love playing them so i play every single one i see.

 I feel you should go to what has the strongest pull on you,  what (or who) do you like to listen to ? Follow your interest and see how it evolves.

well, in that case, i definitely need a drumset immediately.   i think and breath all day long playing on a drumset someday.   driving, sitting at the computer, in the shower, i'm all arms, and my foot is stomping the kick pedal all the time.   I never have been this entranced with either my guitar or bass....   ...well, maybe a few times.  

I guess i only asked to see if you guru-dudes had any secrets about learning as quickly as possible, or if there was some benefit to starting with djembes etc,   somewhat like playing the piano or knowing scales is a guarantee of success in playing guitar....?   (did any of that make sense.. )

Sweet!   thanks guys:)  i definitely will go find a ninja drum-teacher real soon.