Latin Percussion LP Classic Model Wood 11-3/4" Conga - Natural/Chrome

Janka hardness scale for Tilia is 410.Fine grain lightweight wood.Buy a padded case for protection.MELLOW sound open tone without any dead spots.Solid Bass note (Palm in center of head) is better resonance at middle and high frequencies, and better sustain than ash.Top Tuning Technology:1. Steel collar seats brass sleeved drum lugs flat with square nuts versus hook bolts2. "m" shaped rim. Outer rim Comfort Curve. Inner rim Curve for wire ring on head.3. Top Tuning tool provides greater precision to adjust tension from flat/sharp note to natural.Listen to the congas demo on Latin Percussion website.Hear Richie play congas on 5 Nations album.My review after 5 months: SWEET! I Play or practice 10 - 16 hours every week. I tune the sound to a G2. This conga is easy to tune with the tool provided and sustains comsistant pitch for 2 weeks.

The LP Classic tumbadoras (aka, congas) are a classic design with solid construction. Each drum is delivered with a wrench (1/2-inch & 9/16-inch), lug lubricant, and plastic end caps for the lugs. Shell protectors also act as protection for lug damage between drums, and a handle and microphone holder come on each drum. The drums offer serious projection, good tone and sustain, and come with heads that are easy to clear and tune. If you're looking for a drum that will be suitable for amateur or professional situations, you won't go wrong with the LP Classic drums.

Sounds great, at great price.

...but they can whisper as well. I replaced my 15-year old Toca Oak congas with these LP's and they sound great. The Fiberglass is much heavier, but will (I'm sure) prove to be very durable. The hardware on the LP Galaxy's is a cut above what I'm used to, and should provide years of great service. It's HEAVY DUTY. One drawback in noticed on both these and the matching LP bongos is that the lug wrench provided has a little play in it. In other words, it's slightly larger than the lug on both the congas and bongos. But a quick trip to the hardware store for a new wrench can solve that if you're picky like I am.

Now when It comes to Congas! Latin Percussion is class.This is a very light 12 inch Timba, it is used to lead the Beat on a band, rumba or where ever you wantthis conga has a very amp sound to it it is not seco or flat its perfect for street jams and you wont loos outI have played congas for over 40 years and i always tray to gets my 12 inch tumba don't forget when you buycongas buy the best Latin Percussion LPA612-VSB LP Aspire Wood 12-inch Tumbadora-vintage...class apart from

Missing pouch with tuning wrench and lug oil lubricant

I am returning it. It is not truely full Ashwood it is a veneer ash over rubber wood a cheaper wood. Thus it has known cracking problems

Great sound quality

Além de um acabamento diferente de cromo escuro é uma conga mais leve um pouco o que é bom para transportar. Gostei muito.

表面仕上 はとても美しい。柔らかい音に好感が持てた。かなり重い。