Isla Percussions: Afro-Cuban drums hand made in Belize

Made by hand.

Isla Percussions makes all of it's instruments by hand in the lovely country of Belize. Isla's unique location provides access to the choicest of wood savailable nowhere else. Only Isla can provide Honduran Mahogany (Caoba), Ziricote and Caribbean Rosewood for drums. These woods create an authentic sound with a truly uniqe appearance.

Some photos of the creation process from Isla's Belize factory location. Made for musicians by musicians.

Iya on the lathe

Conga staves carved from wood.

Ziricote conga shells

Stainless steel hardware

Caribbean Rosewood bata shells

Made by Musicians for Musicians

We take pride in making affordable authentic Afro-Cuban instruments including bata, congas and bongos. Our drums are known for the best sound available in today’s market, and we are the only manufacturer offering Honduran Mahogany, for the most authentic sound. Mahogany was the choice of wood for the original vintage congas in Cuba and provides the rich, authentic sound heard on vintage records and original recordings from Cuba. No other wood provides the character of Mahogany. At Isla Percussions this sound is everything

Each stave of our drums is completely carved from solid wood, making our drums unique and durable. Our hardware is constructed of stainless steel and air-craft aluminum.

Most importantly, Isla Percussions drums are designed by ear, made by hand and made by musicians for musicians!