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Tabla Wala Australia
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25.01.2022 PRO TIP: If a drum skin breaks, you should break the whole skin so that it doesn't exert unbalanced force on the shell. If you've got a partially broken drum gathering dust, the shell is also slowly warping.
25.01.2022 A nice video about Anwar Tabla Maker, exclusive supplier for Tabla Wala Australia.
25.01.2022 Weve been quiet for a while but Tabla Wala Australia is back with some excellent new stock. Stay tuned for news of second hand and refurbished drums... CURRENT STOCK: DAHINAS ... PROFESSIONAL 6.5" 5.67kg D $280 6" 4.97kg G/A $270 5.75 4.70kg B $250 5.5 4.22kg D $230 5.5 3.67kg C# $220 5" 4.43kg D $230 5" 3.94kg E $230 5" 3.44kg E $225 GREAT NEW DAHINAS WITH SMALL FAULTS 6.5" 5.67kg D $240 small chip in syahi, great sound 5.75" 5.23kg B/C (student) $210 5.5" 4.75kg C good sounds but slight buzz $200 5.25" 3.98kg D $180 slight buzz 5.5" 3.78kg C# $180 buzz 5.25" 3.98kg D (student) $180 BAYANS Copper chromed 9.25 3kg (3.43kg) $255 Brass 9.25" 3kg incl lead (3.24kg) $230 Copper natural 9.25 2.5kg (2.89kg) $225 Copper chromed 9.25" 2kg no lead (2.45kg) $220 Brass, light classical, 9.25" 2.5kg incl lead (2.80kg) $215 Copper natural finish 9.25 2kg (2.28kg) $205 Brass, light classical 9" 2kg no lead (2.29kg) $200 Brass, 9.25" 2kg no lead (2.29kg) $200 Dhamma (no syahi), copper natural 9.5" 3.26kg $250 -> $200 discounted NEW BAYANS WITH MINOR FAULTS Copper chromed 9.25" 3kg no lead (3.57kg) $260 -> $235 special (dent in bottom repaired, barely visible) A full set includes: Rings $25 Covers $15 Hammer $25 Bag $25 10% discount on subtotal * Also available: double strap deluxe bag ($50), pair of single drum deluxe bags ($50), backpack style ($100). TYPICAL SET: 5.5 4.22kg D $230 Copper chromed 9.25" 2kg no lead (2.45kg) $220 Rings $25 Covers $15 Hammer $25 Bag* $25 SUBTOTAL $540 Less 10% full set discount TOTAL $485 (plus P&P as applicable)
25.01.2022 We have the most amazing professional tabla, but we also have too many drums which didn’t make the journey from India in 100% perfect condition, which we’re clearing at 25% OFF ALREADY DISCOUNTED PRICES. These are still amazing drums - excellent shells and long lasting skins, but with a slight buzz or other blemish. We also have some excellent refurbished drums, just like new except for the shell, and some nice old second hand drums. All far better than cheap factory made im...ports available at similar prices, and perfect for students or as practice drums. Come to our studio in Tarragindi, Brisbane by appointment, or we can post anywhere in Australia. GREAT NEW TABLA WITH SMALL FAULTS 6.5" 5.67kg low D small chip in syahi, great sound $240 -> $180 amazing deal 5.75" 5.23kg B/C (student) $210 -> $155 5.5" 4.75kg C good sounds but slight buzz $200 -> $150 5.25" 3.98kg D good sound, slight buzz $180 -> $135 SOLD 5.5" 3.78kg C# slight buzz $180 -> $135 5.25" 3.98kg D (student) $180 -> $135 REFURBISHED DAHINAS BG dahina C 5.5 4.06kg, good old shell, all new leather parts $170 -> $130 REFURBISHED BAYANS (all new leather) Refurbished copper chromed, 9" 1.84kg some corrosion $160 -> $120 Refurbished copper chromed 9 3.35kg, little corrosion $180 -> $135 amazing deal REFURBISHED SET - all new leather parts, original accessories, good quality shells and rings $360 -> $270 6.25" F# dahina $150 (syahi has a small blemish but sounds good - will repair with new skin at half price when needed) 9" chromed copper bayan, good condition shell $180 Original nice rings $15 Original soft covers $5 Original light hammer $5 Original bag, zip broken (new bag $25 extra) SECONDHAND (Brian Godden collection) SOLD Semi-refurbished dahina D# 4.75 3.06kg old straps, newly mounted old BG puri, sounds good $140 -> $105 Bayan, copper chromed 9 3.31kg, a little corrosion, old straps and skin, small chip in syahi, good quality old shell $120 -> $90 Bayan, copper chromed 10.25 3.12kg, old straps and skin, knot in straps, very big old shell $120 -> $90 A full set includes: Rings $25 Covers $15 Hammer $25 Bag $25 10% discount on subtotal If looking to save money, old unmatched accessories can be substituted. * Also available: double strap deluxe bag ($50), pair of single drum deluxe bags ($50), backpack style ($100).
24.01.2022 Were seeing a lot of broken drums around Brisbane this month. I think the sudden change from warm and wet to cool and dry is making some wooden shells change shape. Please check your drums regularly and keep them in tune. If not playing for a while, tune them lower. And if theyre broken, come to Tabla Wala Australia!
24.01.2022 Just in today: 6.5" E $275 5.5" C# $215 5" E $210 Currently offering 10% discount on all items, or 20% off full sets. Contact Shen at [email protected] or 0415106428 for more details.
24.01.2022 Check out our new "Anwar" branded heavy tabla hammers ($25) and deluxe natural wood bayan gittak ($10 for set of 8).
23.01.2022 I highly recommend this app to all tabla students and professionals. I have been testing this family of apps since the early days and can vouch for the progress in the user experience culminating in this "Ultimate" version. In terms of creating a musical atmosphere for your riaz it beats other synthesised naghma apps hands down. (And dont even talk about those old 90s Lehra machines...) There are still a few little tweaks Id like to see implemented to really polish it up, but Im assured theyre on the way. Give it a try - you may end up plumping for the cheaper Pro or basic versions, but take advantage of this 3 day trial first. - Shen of Tabla Wala Australia and Ashu Babu Memorial Tabla School.
20.01.2022 REFURBISHED AND SECOND HAND TABLA Items on the left are refurbished - old drums with new puris and wadi. Items on the right are second hand drums recently obtained from the Brian Godden (BG) collection. (Brian Godden was an early pioneer in Indian music in Australia who recently passed away.) REFURBISHED DAHINAS BG dahina C 5.5 4.06kg, good old shell, all new leather parts $170... REFURBISHED BAYANS Refurbished copper chromed, 9" 1.84kg some corrosion $160 Refurbished copper chromed 9 3.35kg, little corrosion $180 REFURBISHED SET (not pictured) - all new leather parts, original accessories, good quality shells and rings $360 6.25" F# dahina $150 (syahi has a small divot but sounds good - will repair with new skin at half price when needed) 9" chromed copper bayan, good condition shell $180 Original nice rings $15 Original soft covers $5 Original light hammer $5 Original bag, zip broken (new bag $25 extra) SECONDHAND (Brian Godden collection) Dahina 6 F 5.34kg, very good heavy old wood, sounds good $175 Semi-refurbished dahina D# 4.75 3.06kg old straps, newly mounted old BG puri, sounds good $140 Bayan, copper chromed 9 3.31kg, a little corrosion, old straps and skin, small chip in syahi, good quality old shell $120 Bayan, copper chromed 10.25 3.12kg, old straps and skin, knot in straps, very big old shell $120
20.01.2022 Please give your blessings to eight of our students who are going for PRSSV Tabla practical exams this morning. The senior most (grade 6) student Siva will be presenting 10 minutes tabla solo in teentaal, material in Jhaptaal, rupak taal and ektaal, as well as playing naghma in Chandrakauns on saxophone!
18.01.2022 Beautiful big 6.5" 5.5kg sheesham dahina tuned in low D (pakhawaj sound), just in from Anwar Tabla Maker for a customer in Western Australia. $290+P&P.
18.01.2022 About Us - Shen & Anwar, the Tabla Wala Australia team.
17.01.2022 We have the most amazing professional tabla, but we also have too many drums which didnt make the journey from India in 100% perfect condition, which were clearing at 25% OFF ALREADY DISCOUNTED PRICES. These are still amazing drums - excellent shells and long lasting skins, but with a slight buzz or other blemish. We also have some excellent refurbished drums, just like new except for the shell, and some nice old second hand drums. All far better than cheap factory made im...ports available at similar prices, and perfect for students or as practice drums. Come to our studio in Tarragindi, Brisbane by appointment, or we can post anywhere in Australia. GREAT NEW TABLA WITH SMALL FAULTS 6.5" 5.67kg low D small chip in syahi, great sound $240 -> $180 amazing deal 5.75" 5.23kg B/C (student) $210 -> $155 5.5" 4.75kg C good sounds but slight buzz $200 -> $150 5.25" 3.98kg D good sound, slight buzz $180 -> $135 SOLD 5.5" 3.78kg C# slight buzz $180 -> $135 5.25" 3.98kg D (student) $180 -> $135 REFURBISHED DAHINAS BG dahina C 5.5 4.06kg, good old shell, all new leather parts $170 -> $130 REFURBISHED BAYANS (all new leather) Refurbished copper chromed, 9" 1.84kg some corrosion $160 -> $120 Refurbished copper chromed 9 3.35kg, little corrosion $180 -> $135 amazing deal REFURBISHED SET - all new leather parts, original accessories, good quality shells and rings $360 -> $270 6.25" F# dahina $150 (syahi has a small blemish but sounds good - will repair with new skin at half price when needed) 9" chromed copper bayan, good condition shell $180 Original nice rings $15 Original soft covers $5 Original light hammer $5 Original bag, zip broken (new bag $25 extra) SECONDHAND (Brian Godden collection) SOLD Semi-refurbished dahina D# 4.75 3.06kg old straps, newly mounted old BG puri, sounds good $140 -> $105 Bayan, copper chromed 9 3.31kg, a little corrosion, old straps and skin, small chip in syahi, good quality old shell $120 -> $90 Bayan, copper chromed 10.25 3.12kg, old straps and skin, knot in straps, very big old shell $120 -> $90 A full set includes: Rings $25 Covers $15 Hammer $25 Bag $25 10% discount on subtotal If looking to save money, old unmatched accessories can be substituted. * Also available: double strap deluxe bag ($50), pair of single drum deluxe bags ($50), backpack style ($100).
16.01.2022 Heaps of beautiful dahinas and bayans in at Tabla Wala Australia right now, with more on the way, including new cheaper brass bayans! Were offering 10% OFF ALL ITEMS, and 20% OFF FULL SETS in November. Full sets from $365 after discount. CURRENT STOCK (prices before 10% discount): Dahinas (all pro unless marked): 5.38" D (student) - $160... 5.5" D (student) - $160 5" E - $210 5.25" D# - $215 5.5" C# $215 5.75" A# - $215 SOLD 5.25" D# - $220 5.5" D - $220 5.5" C - $225 5.5" C - $230 6.5" E (student - great for practice!) - $225 Bayans (9.25" chromed copper, no lead, unless marked): Brass 2.5kg + lead ballast - $255 Brass 3kg - $260 Natural copper 2.5kg - $260 SOLD Chromed copper 2kg + lead, 9" - $260 Chromed copper 2.5kg - $270 Chromed copper 2.5kg + lead, 9" - $290 Chromed copper 3.5kg - $350 COMING SOON: Brass 2kg bayan for $205 For more details plus accessories, please visit www.tablawala.com.au/prices Based in Oxley, Brisbane - please contact Shen on [email protected] or 0415106428 to make an appointment or for mail order details.
16.01.2022 Hey everyone, I will be off to India from Feb 20 to Mar 23, so if anything in this pic takes your fancy, get in touch soon. On the other hand, this is the best time to make any custom orders as Ill be there with amazing tabla and drum maker Anwar and can check everything before sending from India. Take care of your drums in this heat! Maybe tune them down a semitone or at least check theyre balanced and not too tight. Visit tablawala.com.au for details including prices. ... Contact Shen on: Email: [email protected] Phone: 0415106428 See more
14.01.2022 TABLA TRANSFORMATION (This video is all about the sound.) These "brand new" drums had very poor quality skins on cheap but pretty shells. The syahi were so thin, they had no sustain nor resonance. Enter Tabla Wala Australia - good puris make such a difference.
14.01.2022 A short video demonstrating the dholaks I have for sale. Please excuse my sound as Im a tabla player not a dholak player. The regular rosewood (3rd) dholak has been sold. Mango: $160 Neem: $250 Special hard rosewood: $380
14.01.2022 Dholaks on special at Tabla Wala Australia!
14.01.2022 Anwar Tabla Maker finishing off a bunch of drums to send to Tabla Wala Australia. TWAs Shen is in Varanasi for two weeks taking lessons and supervising the current tabla order.
14.01.2022 Current price list, now including kids tabla for $260 a pair.
10.01.2022 Were off to India next week, until April 8. Weve got limited stock right now, but this would be a great time to make a custom order as Ill be able to check it for you personally in Varanasi.
10.01.2022 ANOTHER TABLA RENOVATION JOB: Mr Umesh Chandra of Gayatri Mandir Boondall asked to me collect this poor set of tabla from the Brisbane Indian Times office yesterday. "We need it for Tuesdays bhajan!" Some huge dents removed from the bayan and new puris mounted, now looking and sounding just lovely. 2 x Puris $110 -> $100 (10% off all stock in Nov) Bayan dent removal $10... 2 x Labour $100 subtotal $210 Less 15% discount for temple groups Total $178 See more
09.01.2022 Just arrived from our suppliers in Varanasi: 1 dahina, 2 bayans, rings, covers, bags and LOTS of tabla puris. I have several people waiting for these puris!
08.01.2022 PRO TIP: If a drum skin breaks, you should break the whole skin so that it doesnt exert unbalanced force on the shell. If youve got a partially broken drum gathering dust, the shell is also slowly warping.
07.01.2022 We’ve been quiet for a while but Tabla Wala Australia is back with some excellent new stock. Stay tuned for news of second hand and refurbished drums... CURRENT STOCK: DAHINAS ... PROFESSIONAL 6.5" 5.67kg D $280 6" 4.97kg G/A $270 5.75 4.70kg B $250 5.5 4.22kg D $230 5.5 3.67kg C# $220 5" 4.43kg D $230 5" 3.94kg E $230 5" 3.44kg E $225 GREAT NEW DAHINAS WITH SMALL FAULTS 6.5" 5.67kg D $240 small chip in syahi, great sound 5.75" 5.23kg B/C (student) $210 5.5" 4.75kg C good sounds but slight buzz $200 5.25" 3.98kg D $180 slight buzz 5.5" 3.78kg C# $180 buzz 5.25" 3.98kg D (student) $180 BAYANS Copper chromed 9.25 3kg (3.43kg) $255 Brass 9.25" 3kg incl lead (3.24kg) $230 Copper natural 9.25 2.5kg (2.89kg) $225 Copper chromed 9.25" 2kg no lead (2.45kg) $220 Brass, light classical, 9.25" 2.5kg incl lead (2.80kg) $215 Copper natural finish 9.25 2kg (2.28kg) $205 Brass, light classical 9" 2kg no lead (2.29kg) $200 Brass, 9.25" 2kg no lead (2.29kg) $200 Dhamma (no syahi), copper natural 9.5" 3.26kg $250 -> $200 discounted NEW BAYANS WITH MINOR FAULTS Copper chromed 9.25" 3kg no lead (3.57kg) $260 -> $235 special (dent in bottom repaired, barely visible) A full set includes: Rings $25 Covers $15 Hammer $25 Bag $25 10% discount on subtotal * Also available: double strap deluxe bag ($50), pair of single drum deluxe bags ($50), backpack style ($100). TYPICAL SET: 5.5 4.22kg D $230 Copper chromed 9.25" 2kg no lead (2.45kg) $220 Rings $25 Covers $15 Hammer $25 Bag* $25 SUBTOTAL $540 Less 10% full set discount TOTAL $485 (plus P&P as applicable)
05.01.2022 Thanks to NNSW-based Indian slide guitarist Shivam Rath for this recommendation and photo!
05.01.2022 Sangeet Mela 2017 is this Saturday! Book a silver ticket now and get 1 free*. Take a day trip to experience the best of Indian culture at Sangeet Mela 2017, Australias premiere Indian classical music and dance festival. ALSO: Diversity@Dusk : Taro and Shivam in Byron : Swara Mohini Spring Carnatic music festival... : Tenzin, Taro and Shen on tour * The next silver ticket buyer who contacts [email protected] will get a free silver ticket.
04.01.2022 Anwar Tabla Maker finishing off a bunch of drums to send to Tabla Wala Australia. TWA’s Shen is in Varanasi for two weeks taking lessons and supervising the current tabla order.
04.01.2022 Just arrived in the post from Anwar Tabla Maker: 5" D#-E, 5.25" D, 5.5" C, 5.75" B.
03.01.2022 Tabla Wala Australia Launches in Brisbane Australias best tabla and tabla supplies are now available in Brisbane, as local business Tabla Wala Australia has launched in Oxley. Supplying top quality drums, skins and other accessories from leading Varanasi tabla maker Mohammad Anwar, Tabla Wala Australias Shen Flindell has been building the business from the ground up over the last 10 years. Its been a long and difficult process, as Australias strict quarantine regulation...s can make importing drums and skins a bit of a lottery, said Shen, also a well known classical tabla player in Brisbane. Ive spent a lot of time over the years with my tabla maker Anwar working on how to make good quality instruments which will be reliably cleared by Quarantine. Once he understood just how strict they can be, he worked very hard on getting his skins and straps meticulously clean. We also document the process of manufacture so that Quarantine staff are satisfied the products are safe. While studying the Benares style of classical tabla with his guru Pt Ashutosh Bhattacharya since 1994, Shen also learnt a great deal from Anwar about repairing tabla. Nowadays many tabla players from Brisbane and around Australia have their tablas repaired by Shen or use his puris, including Dheeraj Shrestha, Ravi Singh, Joseph Nand, and Bobby Singh (Sydney). Anwars tabla puris are just so reliable. Its a lot of work putting on a new tabla skin so you want to make sure that your parts are good quality before you start. Visits to Tabla Wala Australia are by appointment only: Contact Shen on 0415106428, email [email protected], or visit www.tablawala.com.au for further information.
03.01.2022 Were happy to repair drums with your skins but cant offer any guarantees, unlike with our own puris, made by leading Benares tabla maker Anwar. In January a client asked me to fix their tabla with their own skin. I did so but as expected from the appearance, the sound was terrible. This week they asked me to fix it again with our puris. The first one was a bit buzzy (which happens occasionally), so I put on another. Third time lucky for this drum. It now sounds beautiful and should last a good while if kept in tune and played nicely.
02.01.2022 A little video demonstrating our current cheapest tabla set - $240 plus P&P. Dahina is new and sounds good although with a little buzz. Bayan is second hand, quite old but not much used - sound not up to our usual new standard but very good for those on a budget. Get in touch if youd like to see videos of any particular drums in stock.
02.01.2022 I was asked to show my discounted bayans in stock (with cheapest new drum for comparison). SECONDHAND (Brian Godden collection) 25% off Bayan, copper chromed 9 3.31kg, a little corrosion, old straps and skin, small chip in syahi, good quality old shell $120 -> $90... Bayan, copper chromed 10.25 3.12kg, old straps and skin, knot in straps, very big old shell $120 -> $90 REFURBISHED (NEW PURI/WADI) Refurbished copper chromed, 9" 1.84kg some corrosion $160 -> $120 NEW Brass, 9.25" 2kg no lead (2.29kg) $200
02.01.2022 Essential viewing - one of the greatest tabla players ever, demonstrating compositions from 5 gharanas.
01.01.2022 TABLA RENOVATION JOB: This client dropped in while on holiday from Canberra. Being concerned about animal products they requested second hand nylon wadi instead of rawhide. The bayan shell is not very good quality but the drums sound as good as possible, I think! 2 New skins: $110 Second hand nylon wadi: FREE... 2 tabla gittak: $5 8 bayan gittak: $10 SUBTOTAL $125 Less 10% discount in November-$15 Bayan simple polish and remove dents: $10 2 x labour: $100 TOTAL $220
