PRICE LIST AS AT 12/3/24
Please contact us to confirm current stock. These prices valid for current stock only. Some prices may be based on previous shipments now out of stock. They are a close guide to future imports but prices vary slightly with each shipment depending on factors including current exchange rate, inflation in India and shipping costs.
In recent years, our usual supplier has been sending orders quite slowly, so we have just started ordering from a second supplier, Imran, who is quicker but also more expensive. Quality is very high and consistently excellent. Prices of Imran supplies are indicated separately as applicable.
We are based in Macgregor, Brisbane, so purchases further afield should add postage from Brisbane. Eg one set of tabla generally packs into a box 80cm x 40cm x 40cm, weighing approx 12kg, though Australia Post will charge according to cubic weight (dimensions in cm). Please allow for our packing fee on top of postage, for us to carefully pack your tabla.
Postage and packing fees via Australia Post for full set of tabla are as follows:
: Sydney $80
: Melbourne $90
: Canberra $100
: Adelaide $110
: Perth $130
TABLA/BAYAN – PROFESSIONAL QUALITY (not all drums in stock – please enquire for current list)
Dahina (Anwar, 5”-6.5″) : $280-$360
Dahina (Imran, 5″-6″): $350-$400
(Dahina is the small wooden drum in a tabla set. All dahinas made from sheesham wood unless custom-ordered.)
Anwar Brass bayan, 2-3kg : $250-$320
Copper bayan 2.5-3.5kg (natural copper, unchromed) : $285-$400
Imran Bayans: $325-$425
Kids’ tabla – small copper bayan and sheesham dahina, with rings, covers, and bag, suitable for kids 4 to 7 years old. (Smaller sets can be ordered on request.) : $500
SPARE PARTS
Tabla/Bayan puri (spare skins) : $65-$75 depending on size, maker and date
Nylon Wadi 10m : $20.00
Leather Wadi (premium) 10m : $30.00
Leather Wadi (bayan grade – some thinner points) 10m: $20.00
Kundal, leather : $10.00
Bayan goli (gittak), natural deluxe wood, set of 8 : $25.00
Tabla goli (gittak), set of 8 : $25.00 (old unmatched gittak also available at bargain rates)
Bayan rope : $10.00
Bayan rings, set of 16 : $5.00
TABLA ACCESSORIES
Rings, pair : $50.00
Hard covers, pair : $25.00
Hammer, light: $15.00
Hammer, medium: $25.00
Hammer, heavy: $35.00 (several designs available)
Regular bag : $40.00
Deluxe bag (double strap) : $55.00
Single bags, pair : $120
(NOT REGISTERED FOR GST)
NB “Tabla” can mean both the small wooden drum (“dahina”) or the pair of drums (tabla/bayan).
Discounts and Seconds
Looking to save money? Happy to help. We have a range of discounts, seconds and refurbished tabla available to make your purchase more affordable.
Discounts
- 10% discount for a full set of tabla (dahina, bayan, rings, covers, hammer, bag)
- 15% discount for temples
- 15% discount for purchases over $1500
- 20% discount for students of Ashu Babu Memorial Tabla School
Discounts may not be combined – choose the best rate that applies.
LESS THAN PERFECT
Refurbished & Second-hand Tabla
From time to time people bring in old tabla which we refurbish with new puris and wadi resulting in quality close to that of a completely new tabla. From time-to-time they are good enough to sell on without repairs as second-hand. Subject to availability, which is very rare.