It's my first djembe, even tho I have played on a couple ones before, but I must say that this one is just a whole new level. You can say that it's worth the money, even tho I'm no expert, and that the sound is marvelous and just catchy! The outside finish is lovely, even tho it has some 'though edges', understandable due to the fact that it's made by hand (if you want something perfect, just buy some djembe from Toca or Remo, made by machines). It's totally amazing, from the outside, to the inside. You get exactly what you hope, and the shipping is really well done, with the right stuffing on the box to prevent any damage to the material.
Final thoughts? Buy it, you won't regret it, at least if you're a newbie like me!