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Nakers

	RWC Finished and Kit Nakers

The origin of the word naker dates back to the time of the Crusades appearing as 'neqqareh' in the Turkish and Arabic language.

Small kettle drums (known as nakers) and tabors of Arabic or Saracenic origin came to Europe with the 13th century crusades.

Nakers first appeared in England in the early 14th century. They were used in chamber music and for accompanying songs as well as in dance and processional music.

The two spun copper bowls are strapped one either side of the player who is often depicted as mounted on horseback.

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RWC Nakers

	RWC Finished and Kit Nakers

Our finished Nakers comprise two hand spun copper shells of equal diameter (10" = 25cm) but a difference in tone is created by setting one with a snare and resonating hole.

The tension on the skin (head) and hence the pitch for either is adjusted by sliding the knotted leather buffs along the hemp ropes.

Our nakers come complete with beaters.

Each instrument is entirely hand built by 'in-house' experienced craftsmen to special order in our own workshops in Toledo (Spain) to the highest standard of craftsmanship. They come with 12 months warranty and 12 months free access to our 'helpline' for advice on setting up, playing and maintenance.

Nakers Kit

	RWC Finished and Kit Nakers

The same Nakers are offered in kit form for home assembly.

The price includes the license to build one instrument for private use and 12 months free access to our 'helpline' for advice on construction, setting up, playing and maintenance.

To ensure success, even for the first time builder, each kit includes:
A fully dimensioned life-size drawing and working template,
A manual with clear and concise step-by-step full assembly instructions.
A set of photographs illustrating further each stage.

Our 10" (25cm) Nakers Kit is the easiest of all the percussion instruments to build involving only the fitting of the two skins. The kit provides the builder with a 10' pair of spun copper bowls, two skins, hemp rope, leather for buffs, wooden drumsticks and all accessories.

This kit doesn't require some previous experience of instrument making.

Nakers Technical Plan

	RWC Finished and Kit Nakers

You can make the same Nakers from scratch, following detailed step-by-step instructions through the construction process in a clear and concise manner.

A fully dimensioned life-size drawing with templates and a set of photographs illustrate each stage.

The price includes the license to build one instrument for private use and 12 months free access to our 'helpline' for advice on construction, setting up, playing and maintenance.

This icon indicates that you can choose between the hard copy of the documents sent by postal mail, or the downloadable electronic files, in pdf format to your computer. In order to view and print the pdf files, you need the free 'Acrobat Reader' program installed in your computer. Life-size drawings require large printers. Electronic documents have a reduced price, don't have shipping costs, but are non-refundable.

Nakers Accessories and Spare Parts

	RWC Finished and Kit Nakers

Nakers Availability and delivery time

Not all of the items listed on our site are available immediately. Products without a reference nor a price are rarely available for quick dispatch. If you are interested in them, please contact us.

We publish standard availability, which means that this product usually ships in that time since it has been ordered. But at the specific time of your order, that interval can be longer or smaller depending on many production factors.  In addition, you still will have to wait for your product to arrive (delivery time). [More info about availability & delivery dates]

Nakers Configuration, References and Prices

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			Ref.				Price [1]
	Nakers - 10 inch.
	Finished Instrument
	Pair of 10"-Nakers		F-NA		Finished		314.85	RWC
	Kit + drawing + instructions + license
	Pair of 10"-Nakers		K-NA		Kit		197.40	RWC
	Drawing + instructions + license
	Pair of 10"-Nakers		P-NA		Plan			RWC

Prices and Exchange rates
All published prices are exclusive of VAT and shipping costs. They are shown in RWC.
The following exchange rates are valid on April 28th, 2020. See other conditions

Exchange rates 1 RWC= 1.585 GBP 1.725 EUR 1.973 USD 210.4 JPY 2.744 CAD 3.017 AUD 1.925 CHF 144.3 RUB 13.97 CNY 35.84 ZAR 46.99 MXN

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