Taiko Making

    Maui Taiko's drums are constructed out of used California wine barrels.  The skins are brought in from St. Louis and are drum grade cow hide.  We stretch the skins on the drum with hydraulic jacks.  During the drum making process, our appreciation for our hand crafted instruments brings to life the spirit of the taiko.

 

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