I’ve got an assortment of 13 different Udu drums and this is my latest addition. I’m extremely happy with the sound and feel of it. It’s my 1st Udu with an additional playing surface (Birch) and it’s a wonderful way to get different tones, textures and pitches. It will take a while to figure out the best way to hold/rest it when playing the Birch surface. I think it’s in my personal top 3 Udu’s, including the Lp Hadgini and Mbwata, and while it’s more expensive it’s also a great complement and addition.