Hyderabadi Tabla Set
Hyderabadi style tabla sets from Akbar Mian & Bros, made in Hyderabad. Skinned and tuned in our Delhi workshop before dispatch.
Choosing yours
Hyderabadi instruments carry thicker heads, closer to the Delhi and Bombay build than the thinner Calcutta one, which makes them durable and even in tone.
Akbar Mian & Bros are the established name in this style. Their sets are known for even skin work and consistent shell turning.
Tuning and setup
Skins fitted, syahi applied, set tuned before dispatch and checked again on the day it ships. Expect several retunings in the first weeks as the straps settle.
Questions we get asked
What is Hyderabadi style tabla?
A durable build with thicker heads, closer to the Delhi and Bombay tradition than to the thinner Calcutta one, and even in tone across the range.
Who makes them?
Akbar Mian & Bros of Hyderabad, a long established name in this style.
Which bayan weight should I choose?
Around 2.5 kg if you carry the set often, 3 to 3.5 kg for most playing, heavier where a room filling bass matters more than portability.