This djembe has that sweet tone feel without question. We headed it with a thick goat skin and tuned it very evenly and tight. The result is a djembe that you can lay into and it will give back what you put into it.  Heavier skins really feel solid underneath the hand, and this drum fits that bill. Don't worry about the slaps either, they are clean and clear with a wetter feel to them. Great for cutting through the ensemble when soloing. The bass is full and sweet as well. This is an exceptional djembe in every way!