I played one a few times at the Remo RMC back when it was still a prototype. Sounds really good and new film Remo is using for the head on it is pretty amazing.

If you get chance to catch the Belly Dance Super Stars on their current tour, ask Issam if you can try their's. The BDSS use the new Remo drum in the show, and what better way for Issam to promote it. However, Issam is still loyal to his Gawharet but I did witness Sonia playing it during the group drum. Hey, I'm trying to be politically correct, "Sonia the dancer was playing the Remo drum"....she's a sweetie! Of course i couldn't hear it.....Issam's overpowering doums and "gunshot" pops vaporized any sound from any of the other dancer's drums essentially rendering them as "eye candy decorations" surounding the Wasson Pharoon. I'm not dissing BDSS, just calling it like it saw it. Hey, when Souhail returns to Wash. D.C. in April, I'll ask him to bring one and I'll give you the full report.

- Rashid the drum connoisseur

p.s. yes I have one of every type and may have to add this to the collection if deemed worthy