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product_id: 290662097
title: "Satnam Traditional 17-Inches Bolt Tuned Handmade Dholak Drum | Dholak Instrument | Dholki Music Instrument - 100% Made in India (Dark Wood)"
brand: "satnam"
price: "$555.55"
currency: USD
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reviews_count: 3
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# Handmade natural dark wood Rich dual-tone sound Bolt-tuned precision Satnam Traditional 17-Inches Bolt Tuned Handmade Dholak Drum | Dholak Instrument | Dholki Music Instrument - 100% Made in India (Dark Wood)

**Brand:** satnam
**Price:** $555.55
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🥁 Tune into tradition with a modern twist!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Satnam Traditional 17-Inches Bolt Tuned Handmade Dholak Drum | Dholak Instrument | Dholki Music Instrument - 100% Made in India (Dark Wood) by satnam
- **How much does it cost?** $555.55 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- satnam enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted satnam brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Dual-Headed Sound Mastery:** Balanced bass and treble heads deliver vibrant tones perfect for folk, bhangra, and devotional music.
- • **Lightweight & Portable Design:** At just 4-5 kg, it’s easy to carry for gigs, jam sessions, or cultural celebrations.
- • **Authentic Handmade Craftsmanship:** Each dholak is meticulously crafted from premium dark wood, ensuring unique character and durability.
- • **Effortless Tuning with Bolt Precision:** Modern nut & bolt system lets you fine-tune your rhythm with ease and accuracy.
- • **100% Made in India & Professionally Tested:** Experience genuine Indian heritage with a quality-tested instrument trusted by musicians.

## Overview

The Satnam Traditional 17-Inches Bolt Tuned Handmade Dholak is a premium Indian percussion instrument crafted from dark wood. Featuring a bolt-tuned system for precise pitch control, it offers rich bass and treble tones ideal for folk, bhangra, and devotional music. Lightweight and professionally tested, this 100% Made in India dholak blends authentic craftsmanship with modern tuning convenience.

## Description

Satnam Traditional 17-Inches Bolt Tuned Handmade Dholak Drum | Dholak Instrument | Dholki Music Instrument - 100% Made In India (Dark Wood)Satnam Two Headed 16' wooden dholak drum that is shaped like a barrel with a tenor and bass head. Drum is held horizontally and played on both sides. Heads are held in place and tuned by nuts and bolts. Nuts can be tuned with a standard wrenchThe dholak is one of the most widely utilized drums in the folk music of India. It has also found a permanent home in most of the recording and broadcast environments. In India, these extremely popular percussion instruments are commonly used in folk music and during marriage ceremonies. also Applications range from dance music such as bhangra and garba to devotional bhajans and keertans. The dholak is basically a double headed drum with the bass head on one side and the treble head on the other. The left hand is also a single membrane with a special application on the inner surface. This application is a mixture of tar, clay and sand (dholak masala) which lowers the pitch and provides a well defined tone. On the treble drum side, there is no putty added. The nut and bolt version of the dholak is a more modern and better engineered version of the Dholak. Some even call this version a dholki.Satnam Dholak Drum FeaturesMade In IndiaBolt TunedEasy to TuneNickel Plated Bolts and NutsNatural Color100% Brand NewProfessionally TestedDholak Dimensions Length: 16 to 17 InchesBass skin size: 9 Inches approx.Treble skin size: 7 Inches approx.Weight: 4 to 5 KG approxThis is a handmade instrument and minor scratches/chips might be present.

Review: A cute Dholak for learning, to play it. - I received the dholak on time and it's exactly the way I was thinking it would be. Thank you!
Review: Totally different item - The dholak we received is not the same as shown in the picture. Different color ,size and bad quality. It feels like a toy.

## Features

- Brand New Hand Made Product
- Easy to Learn and Play Dholak
- Great Quality for Best Sound and Pitch Effect
- PROFESSIONALLY TESTED | Made in India
- This is a handmade instrument and minor scratches/chips might be present

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08GG7LRNQ |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars (10) |
| Item Weight | 10.88 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Satnam |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 15 months - 15 years |
| Product Dimensions | 19 x 12 x 9.7 inches |
| UPC | 600074122518 |

## Product Details

- **Body Material:** Wood
- **Brand:** Satnam
- **Color:** Natural
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 19 x 12 x 9.7 inches
- **Material:** Wood

## Images

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## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A cute Dholak for learning, to play it.
*by A***I on December 24, 2025*

I received the dholak on time and it's exactly the way I was thinking it would be. Thank you!

### ⭐ Totally different item
*by A***A on January 20, 2023*

The dholak we received is not the same as shown in the picture. Different color ,size and bad quality. It feels like a toy.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good dholak
*by R***U on March 24, 2022*

It's a great dholak good sound. In the beginning the masala looked light like it was missing but I remembered sometimes when its newly made it will look like that I had it sitting down on the large drum side down and after few months it becomes dark and looking almost perfect! Thank you!

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*Last updated: 2026-02-11*