The DG Cigano ("Gypsy") was developed in conjunction with leading local flamenco percussionists specializing in the new "Madrid and Barcelona style." This style incorporates the heavy use of Afro-Cuban percussion, necessitating an instrument with both a pronounced snare sound as well as the volume to compete with congas and timbales. With its 3mm, 3-ply Baltic birch front-plate, 9-ply birch body, and 2 independently tunable steel-core strings mounted on our quick-release snare-system, the Cigano more than delivers the volume and sensitivity needed. In fact, the Cigano's unique features allow it to be heard in small venues without amplification- even over the heavy footwork of Flamenco dancers. Size: 49 x 29 x 29 cmSides : 9mm in 9 plies of Baltic BirchBack : 3 mm in 3 plies of Baltic BirchFront : 3 mm in 3 plies of Baltic BirchFinish: water based lacquerSnare system: 2 tunable independent steel strings with quick release device
