How to make a Tahitian Toere : Pasifika Drums and Repair

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[@jmtanetoa]

Bro, I'm making to'ere and my inspiration was my orchestra, my teacher, culture, motivation and your video. Thanks bro

[@Pasifikadrums]

Thank you so much!

[@jmtanetoa]

@@Pasifikadrums Thank you very much! Keep going 💪☀️🌺

[@thomaskila3801]

Beautiful work!

[@tamasatoa8368]

Brought some drums from Pasifika and let me say the workmanship is by far the best we've seen. Great job guys! We'll be ordering more drums for sure

[@Pasifikadrums]

Hi Tama! Wow thank you so so much! I really appreciate that a lot. And I saw your KZbin video! You guys sound great, thank you so much again!

[@omarbernardus9321]

Nice music too!! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@binauralboost7401]

Awesome video bro. Thanks for sharing this. Beautiful work.

[@jaredildefonzo]

Very awesome video thanks for sharing your knowledge. Maruru

[@m.r.p5674]

Thank you! Very informative.

[@erickaufman1923]

You make it look easy but I know you are a master. I have a small toere from you and I've enjoyed it so much.

[@Pasifikadrums]

Eric Kaufman thank you!!

[@uli64]

Excellent video, congrats bros.

[@goodnewsmorrisinfo]

Nice job! Just learned about these drums after we had an evening performance and afternoon workshop by the Polynesian Paradise Dancers .

[@Pasifikadrums]

goodnewsmorrisinfo that’s great! You might have seen some of our drums used during the performance!

[@searex06]

Fa'afetai tele lava from Samoa.

[@taaroanui808]

Name of songs bro?

[@lukef-n]

What are these beats?? They're allgoods

[@anonagain]

Great video - thanks! Have you ever made toere from Oak? It's a hard wood, but don't know if the tone would be as good.

[@Pasifikadrums]

Yes we have! It’s a great wood to use as well and produces a really good tone. We’ve tested a few different woods over the years and our red iron bark has been our go too wood for awhile

[@ChristopherPayne]

Nice Video! What wood are you using here? The bark on that stuff looked gnarly. Beautiful work and detail.

[@Pasifikadrums]

Christopher Payne thank you very much! Red iron bark. Extremely hard and dense!

[@renebailon5072]

Aloha bro, I started to make your video and I have leaned on your video, I would like to be able to show you my progress

[@Pasifikadrums]

Great! What is the link?

[@renebailon5072]

@@Pasifikadrums Bro, I don't have a link, I have everything in my gallery. Do you like to see it from any other medium?

[@renebailon5072]

@@Pasifikadrums Yes, I plan to upload a video, but I still haven't finished the toere

[@byJoraad]

can i get the base drum i love it can i also get a toere

[@Pasifikadrums]

Hi! Yes if you can message me on our website www.pasifikadrums.com, I would be happy to help you and Take your order for a bass drum and Toere. Thank you!

[@joseluisarroyogarcia5900]

Awesome video! Very detailed process & great result. Do you know what are de ideal dimensions for the width of the slit?

[@joseluisarroyogarcia5900]

I've seen it varies a lot, with some toeres even having an irregular slit

[@Pasifikadrums]

Hi! Im very sorry for the late reply! We keep our large toeres at about an 1” wide, the medium and small at 3/4” and the handhelds at 1/2”-3/4” If you have anymore questions please let me know!

[@renebailon5072]

@@Pasifikadrums Hello, good evening. Sorry for the inconvenience. Would you know how can I get the length of the trunk with the width?

[@pashaveres4629]

What kind of finish is being applied at 13:16 please? Mahalo

[@jeurelllavatai6825]

What kind of wood do you need?

[@Pasifikadrums]

Jeurell Lavatai we use red iron bark!

[@NN-ib3rf]

Hi there... saw that your go-to timber is red iron bark? What other timbers have you used? ive avoided trying iron bark cos i thought it was too dense and heavy... but happy to try it out since you find it works well... and what timber do u use for sticks? Tonka? Island iron wood or Toa/Koa? Great video and perfectly detailed btw... Meitaki.

[@Pasifikadrums]

SmackinChops hi! We have tried several different woods that are native to southern California and have settled on red iron bark. It does come with a few negatives such as the weight but the sound and look far surpass anything else we have tried. For sticks we use a south american rosewood. thank you for watching and please share!

[@NN-ib3rf]

Thanks for replying... Im in Australia and the red Iron Bark is native here... and plentiful... so that is awesome that it packs a great sound... and ive actually tried the heart wood of red iron bark for sticks... not as heavy as Toa... but it does the job... so have to see if rosewood is available here... ive subbed as well. All the best

[@NN-ib3rf]

@@Pasifikadrums Thought to let you know i have made a Tokere out of iron bark, and true to your word, it sounds bright, resonant and amazing. Bloody heavy though, but the fantastic sound makes up for it. 🙏

[@vaiona5156]

@@NN-ib3rf got a video of your drum?

[@NN-ib3rf]

@@vaiona5156 ill put one up sometime. Ive been making Tokere etc for years, cos i couldnt spare the cash to purchase a set. started back in NZ in 2010 experimenting, then moved to Aitutaki for 4 years and made a few there.... actually made a set for Vaipae village before we moved to Australia in 2017. Now im here in Aus, and again, made my own set experimenting with different timbers, so was interested in Iron Bark after watching this vid. I see you made one and posted the vid. Nice job.

[@AaronLandauav]

Im moving to kaui. And i am a percussionist. Do you know anyone there that makes them or someone that gives lessons

[@Pasifikadrums]

Aaron Landau hi! Unfortunetly not, i dont have a source for anyone in Kaui. We can ship anywhere however, If you have any questions regard our drums or how to order, please let me know!

[@AaronLandauav]

@@Pasifikadrums definaly let me know where i can order one.

[@Pasifikadrums]

Aaron Landau great! Please visit our website at www.pasifikadrums.com, which has all of our drums and prices, and theres a contact form you can fill out letting me know what you want and I can price it all for you. Thank you!

[@byJoraad]

please bro

[@UceOtt]

Any Samoan pakē ?

[@Pasifikadrums]

DeehBoogieZillah yes we make those as well! Please visit our website www.pasifikadrums.com or email us with any questions!