The Remo Artbeat 12 Aux Moon Djembe features original artwork by Aric Improta. The djembe provides a full range of tuning capabilities from warm bass to well-defined slap tones. The Acousticon shell (made from 100 percent recycled wood) increases projection as well as improves pitch. The black suede drumhead on the Remo Artbeat Djembe provides a stylish finish as well as a weather-proof protection. About Aric Improta Aric Improta is the full-time percussionist for the Alt band Night Verses. He has also performed or recorded with letlive Gin Wigmore and many others. In the last few years Aric has toured across 17 countries 6 territories and 30+ states and was also a finalist in the 2012 guitar centre drum off. In addition to this Aric has a very popular youtube channel where he performs complex drum solos or even does flips and tricks between his kit. SpecificationsDrumhead: Weather resistant black suede drumhead Tuning: Key-Tuned system makes the drum easy to tune and the head easy to replace Base: High density non-skid rubber base protects the shell from impact Artwork: Unique artwork by renowned percussionist Aric Improta