Gawharet El Fan 20" Dohola Darbuka - The Anchor
Gawharet El Fan 20" Dohola Darbuka - The Anchor
20" Egyptian Dohola Darbuka · Mother of Pearl
by Gawharet El Fan
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A powerful 20" Dohola darbuka designed for deep bass, grounding presence, and commanding low-end resonance. Handcrafted in Egypt by Gawharet El Fan, The Anchor delivers authority in ensembles, ceremonies, and traditional performance settings.
- Handmade in Egypt by Gawharet El Fan
- Powerful, grounding doum bass with rich low-frequency resonance
- Genuine mother-of-pearl inlay design
- Includes padded carrying bag, extra skin, and tuning key
Specifications
Specifications
- Instrument type: Dohola Darbuka
- Height: 20 in (51 cm)
- Head diameter: 12.6 in (32 cm)
- Playing skin diameter: 10.2 in (26 cm)
- Number of tuning bolts: 6
- Shell material: Aluminum
- Finish: Mother of Pearl inlays
- Origin: Egypt
Sound & Performance
Sound & Performance
The 20" Dohola darbuka delivers a deep, commanding low-end designed to anchor the rhythm section. Its larger than sombaty body produces a massive, rounded doum (bass) with long sustain and powerful projection, providing a strong foundation for ensembles and large performance spaces. Rather than emphasizing sharp tek articulation, the Dohola excels in weight, depth, and rhythmic authority, making it an essential voice in traditional and ceremonial settings. Ideal for
- Traditional Arabic & Middle Eastern rhythms
- Ensemble and folkloric performance
- Live stage settings requiring strong low-end presence
- Ceremonial and rhythmic foundation roles
What's Included
What's Included
- Drum
- Original padded carrying bag
- Extra synthetic skin
- Tuning key
- Fast Shipping
- Easy Return
- Free 1-Year Warranty
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Artisanal Craftsmanship Note
Each darbuka is handcrafted in Egypt using natural mother of pearl by skilled artisans. Subtle variations in pattern, tone, or finish are a natural part of the authentic, artisanal process, making every instrument visually unique. Minor aesthetic variations or small surface artifacts may be present and reflect the individuality of handcrafted work; they do not affect sound quality or performance.
Synthetic playing heads are supplied new by the manufacturer and may occasionally show light cosmetic marks from handling or transport. All drums are brand new, carefully inspected, and fully playable before shipping. Because of the handmade process, the appearance of each darbuka may vary slightly from the product images shown. If you have any questions or would like additional photos before ordering, feel free to contact us — we’re happy to help.
Instrument Names & Terminology
The darbuka is a traditional Middle Eastern goblet drum known by different names depending on region and musical tradition. You may also encounter the terms doumbek, tabla, or derbakeh, which are commonly used to describe the same family of Egyptian and Middle Eastern goblet drums.
Terms such as darbuka, sombaty, and dohola refer to different sizes within this instrument family. Larger sizes, including sombaty and dohola, are typically chosen for their deeper bass response and stronger low-frequency presence, while smaller darbukas offer a lighter, more agile sound.
About Gawharet El Fan
Gawharet El Fan is widely regarded as the benchmark for Egyptian darbukas. Known for consistent sound quality, durable construction, and traditional craftsmanship, their instruments are trusted by professional percussionists around the world.