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LP

Latin Percussion

The Worlds Leading Hand Percussion Brand Since 1964







Latin Percussion began in 1964 when New York engineer Martin Cohen fell in love with the Latin jazz scene but couldnt find authentic bongos  Cuban trade embargoes had made them unavailable  so he made his own, using jazz clubs as his research and development laboratory. Six decades later, LP is the worlds leading hand percussion brand with a range spanning congas, bongos, timbales, cajons, cowbells, shakers, guiros, maracas, tambourines, claves, agogos, triangles, and a vast accessories catalogue that equips drummers, percussionists, and musicians across virtually every genre with the rhythmic textures their music requires. For drummers in particular, LP products extend what a kit can do  cowbells, shakers, tambourines, and effects instruments mounted to stands and kit hardware add tonal dimensions that transform arrangements without requiring a second player. At Angkor Music Melbourne, our staff includes professional performing drummers and drum school instructors who use LP products both in dedicated percussion contexts and as drum kit additions, understanding from actual performance experience how LP accessories integrate with live and studio setups. Our drum school includes percussion elements in teaching where LP hand percussion is part of the curriculum from beginner through advanced levels. We stock comprehensive LP including congas, bongos, timbales, cajons, the full cowbell range, shakers, and LPs extensive accessories catalogue. Located 4-6 Drake Boulevard, Altona VIC 3018. Call (03) 8360 7799 for expert advice from staff who understand LP instruments from real playing and teaching experience.





1964

Founded in New York

Born from the Latin jazz scene



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Professional Drummers

Percussion experience on staff



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Drum School

Hand percussion in curriculum



⚙

Repair Workshop

LP hardware and head expertise






Why Our LP Advice Matters  Percussion and Kit Integration Experience

LPs range is vast and its relevance extends well beyond dedicated percussionists. Understanding LP from a drummers perspective  knowing which cowbell suits which musical context, how shakers integrate into live kit setups, when congas complement a drum kit arrangement  requires the kind of cross-disciplinary playing experience our professional drummer staff bring to LP consultation.



Drummers Who Use LP Accessories

Our professional drummer staff use LP cowbells, shakers, tambourines, and effects instruments as part of their own live kit setups across different musical contexts. We understand from actual performance experience which LP cowbells produce the right pitch and character for rock versus Latin versus funk applications, how shaker placement and mounting affect use during live playing, and which LP accessories genuinely add to a drum kit arrangement versus which serve specialist percussion contexts better. This kit integration perspective is something dedicated percussionists may not provide and online specifications cannot capture.



Hand Percussion in Teaching

Our drum school includes hand percussion elements where LP instruments feature in curriculum from beginner through advanced levels. Teaching hand percussion alongside drumkit playing provides our instructors with understanding of how these instruments develop broader rhythmic awareness, how beginners approach congas and bongos for the first time, and which LP instruments suit learning contexts versus performance. We understand the LP range from a teaching perspective that pure retail experience cannot replicate, which is useful for students, schools, and parents considering LP instruments for educational contexts.



LP Hardware and Technical Knowledge

Our drum repair workshop staff understand LP hardware including conga and bongo stand systems, head mounting and tuning mechanisms, and the Comfort Curve II rim system. Congas and bongos require maintenance and occasional repair including head replacement, hardware adjustment, and tuning  our workshop experience with these processes means we can advise on LP instrument maintenance as well as initial selection, providing ongoing support for LP instruments beyond the point of purchase.



Cross-Genre Application Knowledge

LP instruments appear across Latin, jazz, rock, pop, funk, world music, and studio contexts in ways that require understanding which instruments serve which musical applications. Martin Cohen developed LP using jazz clubs as his laboratory precisely because he understood that authentic percussion knowledge could only come from actual musical application. Our professional drummer staff bring the same approach  LP recommendations grounded in how these instruments actually behave in ensemble and recording contexts across the genres our staff perform in professionally.





LPs Founding Philosophy  Jazz Clubs as a Laboratory

Martin Cohens approach to founding Latin Percussion in 1964 is one of the most authentic origin stories in the percussion industry. Unable to find the bongos he wanted because Cuban trade embargoes had cut off supply of authentic instruments, Cohen applied his engineering background to making them himself. Crucially, he refined his designs not in a factory or laboratory but in New Yorks jazz clubs, working directly with the musicians who would use his instruments and responding to what he heard and learned from professional players in actual performance contexts.

This founding philosophy  that instrument design must respond to real musical needs in real performance environments  has defined LPs approach through six decades of product development. LP innovations including the Comfort Curve II rim system, fiberglass conga construction, and the vast cowbell range all emerged from close engagement with professional musicians identifying genuine performance requirements rather than engineering solutions looking for problems.

For drummers specifically, LPs development of the drumset cowbell, the mounting hardware to attach hand percussion to kit setups, and the vast range of shakers, tambourines, and effects instruments recognised that drum kit players needed access to percussion textures that required one instrument rather than one additional player. This understanding of the drummers perspective within the broader percussion world is part of why LP dominates both dedicated hand percussion and drum kit accessory categories simultaneously.



LP Congas and Bongos



Giovanni Congas

Flagship Professional

LPs flagship professional conga series developed with legendary percussionist Giovanni Hidalgo. Hardwood construction with Comfort Curve II rims, professional hardware, and the tonal depth demanded by the most advanced percussionists. The reference standard for professional wood congas.


Premium hardwood construction
Comfort Curve II rim system
Professional hardware throughout
Giovanni Hidalgo collaboration
Quinto, Conga, Tumba sizes
Professional performance standard




Classic Congas

The Standard Bearer

LP Classic Congas were the first wood congas LP introduced and have become the benchmark against which other wood congas are judged. Their warm, balanced tone and consistent performance across tuning ranges established LP as the professional standard in the 1960s and remain the choice of professional players worldwide.


Classic hardwood construction
Warm balanced tone character
Wide tuning range
Professional standard since 1960s
Multiple size options
Industry reference instrument




Matador Congas

Professional Wood

Professional-grade wood congas positioned between Classic and Giovanni in the range. Siam Oak construction with Comfort Curve II rims and chrome hardware providing professional tone and feel at accessible professional pricing for performing musicians.


Siam Oak construction
Comfort Curve II rims
Chrome hardware
Professional tone accessible
Live performance proven
Strong value professional option




Aspire Congas

Entry and Student

Entry-level wood congas using kiln-dried environmentally friendly Siam Oak. Professional sound and feel at accessible pricing for students and players entering hand percussion. Genuine LP quality at the starting level of the range.


Kiln-dried Siam Oak
Environmentally conscious sourcing
Professional sound at student price
Student and beginner appropriate
Genuine LP construction standards
Entry into LP conga range




Bongos

Complete Range

LP bongos span professional through student levels in wood and fiberglass constructions. Professional bongos in Classic and Giovanni series, accessible options in Aspire, and specialty configurations including compact designs. The instrument that started LP in 1964 remains central to the range.


Wood and fiberglass options
Professional through student range
Classic, Giovanni, Aspire series
Traditional Cuban proportions
Stand and hardware packages
Rawhide head options available




Fiberglass Congas

Durability and Projection

Virtually indestructible fiberglass shell construction with steel-reinforced bearing edges and plated cast aluminium bottoms. Built to withstand touring rigour while delivering consistent tone and projection. The choice for players prioritising durability without compromising sound.


Virtually indestructible construction
Steel-reinforced bearing edges
Plated cast aluminium bottoms
Touring durability focused
Consistent tone under any conditions
Weather and humidity resistant






LP Timbales

LP timbales are the instrument that, when LP was founded in the 1960s, existed almost exclusively in Latin music. LPs development of the drumset timbale configuration and the hardware to integrate timbales into kit setups helped bring this instrument into jazz, rock, and pop contexts where it now appears regularly. LP timbales span traditional sizes for dedicated timbale players through compact drumset configurations designed specifically for kit integration.



Tito Puente Timbales

Professional Standard

The LP Tito Puente Timbale series honours the legendary percussionist who was integral to LPs development. Professional-grade steel shell timbales sold complete with heavy-duty chrome-plated steel stand with die-cast geared tilter. The benchmark for professional timbale performance.


Steel shell construction
Complete with professional stand
Die-cast geared tilter
Tito Puente collaboration heritage
Traditional and contemporary sizes
Professional performance standard




Drumset Timbales

Kit Integration

LP Drumset Timbale line designed specifically for drummers adding timbale voices to kit setups. Compact dimensions and LP mounting hardware enabling integration with standard kit hardware. Adds Latin percussion articulation to drumset arrangements without requiring a dedicated timbale player.


Kit integration optimised
Compact dimensions
LP mounting hardware included
Standard kit stand compatible
Multiple size configurations
Rock, pop, jazz applications




Timbalitos

Compact Percussion

Compact mini timbales delivering the timbale voice in a smaller configuration ideal for drumset addition or space-limited setups. Punchy, defined tone with LP quality hardware. Complete with stand for immediate setup.


Compact mini configuration
Punchy defined tone
Drumset and standalone use
Complete with stand
Space-efficient design
LP hardware standard






LP Cowbells and Kit Percussion

LP manufactures the worlds most comprehensive cowbell range, covering every pitch, size, and application a drummer or percussionist could require. Understanding LP cowbells requires knowing that different bells suit different musical contexts  the LP Rock Cowbell is not the right choice for a jazz setting, and the LP Salsa Bongo Cowbell serves a specific role distinct from the Timbale Cowbell. Our professional drummer staff have used LP cowbells across different contexts and can provide specific guidance on which model suits your music.



Cowbells

Every Application Covered

LP cowbells span rock, Latin, Salsa, bongo, and timbale applications across different pitches and tonal characters. Black Beauty high-pitched bright tone for rock applications, Timbale Cowbell for Latin ensemble use, Bongo Cowbell as the bongo players standard choice, and specialty designs including the Jingle Ringer with built-in dampening.


Black Beauty  bright high pitch
Timbale Cowbell  Latin ensemble
Bongo/Salsa Cowbell  ES-3 standard
Rock Cowbell applications
Jingle Ringer with dampening
Bass drum mounting brackets available




Shakers and Tambourines

Rhythmic Texture

LP shakers span egg shakers, Shake-It compact metal shakers, Twist Shakers with separation mechanism, and the Pro Maracas used by professional percussionists worldwide. LP tambourines include foot-operated pedal mount designs and hand models across jingle configurations for different tonal requirements.


Egg shaker trio  three volumes
Shake-It compact metal shaker
Twist Shaker  separates into two
Pro Maracas  matched high/low pair
Pedal mount tambourine  kit use
Hi-hat mount options available




Cajons

Groove Box

LP cajons in the Groove Cajon series built from hand-selected Baltic Birch with bright punchy sound and fast decay. LP cajon pedal system converts cajon to kick drum operation. Cajon brushes for authentic playing feel. Complete cajon solutions for acoustic and low-volume performance contexts.


Baltic Birch construction
Bright punchy attack, fast decay
LP cajon pedal available
Cajon brushes for technique
Acoustic and street performance
60th Anniversary limited editions




Claves, Guiros and Blocks

Classic Hand Percussion

LP claves in rosewood and synthetic, guiros in wood and fibreglass with matching scrapers, wood blocks in various pitches, and temple blocks. Classic hand percussion instruments made to professional standards used in Latin, orchestral, and popular music contexts worldwide.


Rosewood and synthetic claves
Wood and fibreglass guiros
Matching scrapers included
Wood blocks  various pitches
Temple blocks for orchestral use
Professional grade materials




Agogos and Triangles

Metallic Accent

LP agogo bells in double and triple configurations for Brazilian and Afro-Cuban applications, triangles in multiple sizes with striking implements, bar chimes and bell trees for orchestral and studio textures. Professional metallic percussion across classical and contemporary applications.


Double and triple agogo bells
Brazilian and Afro-Cuban use
Triangles in multiple sizes
Bar chimes  tempered aluminium
Bell trees  26 bell options
Orchestral and studio applications




LP Accessories and Hardware

Complete System

LP stands for congas, bongos, and timbales including the lightweight Futurelite II conga stand at half the weight of steel. Mounting hardware enabling LP percussion on standard kit stands, conga and bongo replacement heads, tuning hardware, bags and cases. The complete LP ecosystem supporting every instrument in the range.


Futurelite II  lightweight conga stand
Bongo and conga stands
Kit mount hardware for all LP
Replacement heads and hardware
Bags and cases for all sizes
Afuche/Cabasa and specialty items










What Makes LP Different



01

Born From Real Music

Founded by Martin Cohen who fell in love with Latin jazz and made instruments because he couldnt find them. Refined in New York jazz clubs with professional musicians rather than in a factory removed from musical application. Authenticity from the first instrument to the current range.



02

Six Decades of Innovation

Sixty years of continuous percussion innovation including the Comfort Curve II rim system, fiberglass conga construction, the drumset timbale category, and mounting hardware enabling hand percussion integration with drum kits. Innovation driven by what musicians actually need.



03

Broadest Range Available

No other manufacturer covers the complete percussion spectrum from professional Giovanni congas through LPs vast accessories catalogue. The entire range designed to work together with compatible mounting systems, matching hardware, and coordinated instrument families.



04

Drummer Friendly Design

LPs extensive kit mounting hardware, drumset timbale configurations, bass drum cowbell brackets, hi-hat shekere mounts, and pedal tambourine systems reflect deep understanding of how drum kit players need to access percussion textures. LP treats drummers and percussionists as the same community.



05

Professional Artist Legacy

Instruments developed with Giovanni Hidalgo, Tito Puente, and generations of professional Latin, jazz, rock, and pop percussionists. Artist collaboration grounded in real performance requirements rather than endorsement arrangements without genuine instrument input.



06

Genre Transcendence

LP began in Latin jazz and now appears in every genre of popular music. The LP cowbell on a rock track, shakers in a pop production, congas in a fusion setup  LP instruments have crossed every genre boundary because they deliver authentic percussion voices with professional quality construction.










Common Questions About Latin Percussion LP


Im a drummer  which LP products are most useful for adding to a kit setup?

For kit players, LP cowbells are the most immediate addition  a Rock Cowbell or Black Beauty mounted to a tom arm or bass drum bracket adds a rhythmic texture fundamental to rock, funk, and pop that cannot be replicated by electronic samples in a live context. From there, the LP Shake-It or compact shaker on a hi-hat mount adds subtle rhythmic texture during fills and sections where your hands are otherwise occupied. The pedal-mount tambourine allows foot-operated jingle patterns without requiring a hand player. For players wanting more significant percussion expansion, LPs drumset timbales integrate directly with standard hardware and add the pitched metallic attack timbales provide. Our professional drummer staff have integrated LP accessories into our own kit setups and can demonstrate what actually works in live performance versus what looks good in theory.



What is the difference between LP conga series  Classic, Matador, Giovanni, Aspire?

The four main conga series represent a genuine progression in materials and construction quality rather than just price. Aspire uses more accessible Siam Oak at student-appropriate pricing and delivers good tone for learners and casual players. Matador steps up with higher-grade Siam Oak, Comfort Curve II rims, and chrome hardware  a genuine professional instrument at accessible professional pricing. Classic Congas are LPs benchmark wood conga with the warm balanced tone that established LPs reputation across decades of professional use. Giovanni represents LPs highest wood conga achievement, developed with Giovanni Hidalgo to exacting professional standards. The practical question for most buyers is whether Classic or Matador suits their situation, which depends on playing level, performance context, and budget. Our staff can help assess this from both instrument knowledge and understanding of your actual musical situation.



Which LP cowbell should I buy?

This depends entirely on your musical context and what sound you are seeking. The LP Black Beauty produces a high-pitched bright tone with moderate overtone suited to rock and pop applications where the cowbell needs to cut through clearly. The LP Rock Cowbell is the standard for classic rock applications. The Timbale Cowbell is typically the larger of two bells used in a traditional timbale setup, with a low-pitched moderate sound contrasting with the higher Bongo Cowbell. The ES-3 Salsa Bongo Cowbell is the standard bongo players bell in Latin and Salsa contexts. The Jingle Ringer adds a built-in dampening bar for articulate stick attack clarity. Describing these differences is genuinely less useful than demonstrating them in store, which our professional drummer staff can do when you visit us at the Altona showroom.



Are congas and bongos suitable for drum school students?

Yes, and they are genuinely valuable in a percussion education context beyond just introducing students to Latin instruments. Playing congas and bongos develops independence between hands, sensitivity to tone variation through hand technique, and rhythmic awareness in ways that complement drumkit development. Our drum school includes hand percussion elements because our instructors have found it benefits drumkit playing as well as standalone percussion interest. For students with specific interest in Latin music, Afro-Cuban styles, or percussion ensemble, starting with LP Aspire bongos or congas provides a genuine instrument that will serve them through developing years without requiring an early upgrade.



Do you stock LP products for immediate purchase in Melbourne?

Yes, we stock LP cowbells, shakers, tambourines, and kit accessories for immediate purchase, along with congas, bongos, and timbales across popular models. Our stock levels on specific LP instruments vary  call (03) 8360 7799 before visiting if you are looking for a specific conga or bongo configuration to confirm availability. For LP accessories including cowbells, shakers, and smaller percussion, we typically have strong stock across the range. Our professional drummer and percussion staff can demonstrate products and advise on LP instruments for your specific needs at our Altona showroom.



Can LP percussion be used in recording and studio contexts?

LP instruments are used on professional recordings across every genre. For studio work, LPs consistent manufacturing quality means instruments behave predictably under microphone placement and respond reliably to dynamic playing variations that recording requires. LP Pro Maracas are designed specifically for studio use  matched high and low pitch pairs providing the tonal contrast that authentic maraca playing requires. LP congas, bongos, and shakers appear across pop, rock, jazz, and world music recordings routinely. Our professional drummer staff have recording experience and can advise on which LP instruments serve recording contexts best and how they mic and respond in studio situations.








Professional LP Percussion Services

Our Melbourne LP specialists combine professional performance experience with hand percussion and kit integration, drum school teaching expertise with percussion curriculum, and repair workshop technical knowledge for LP hardware and heads.



Instrument Selection

Expert guidance from professional staff:


Conga and bongo series assessment
Drumset LP integration advice
Cowbell and accessory selection
In-store instrument demonstration
Budget and level appropriate guidance
Genre-specific recommendations




Educational Guidance

Drum school percussion expertise:


Student instrument recommendations
Hand percussion education advice
School and ensemble LP guidance
Curriculum appropriate selection
Beginner through advanced support
Technique and maintenance teaching




Maintenance and Repair

Workshop technical knowledge:


Conga and bongo head replacement
LP hardware adjustment and repair
Tuning guidance and instruction
Stand and mounting hardware advice
Carrying and case recommendations
Long-term instrument care advice










Why Buy LP From Angkor Music Melbourne

LPs range is wide enough that selection guidance genuinely matters. The cowbell question alone  which of dozens of models suits your musical context  requires someone who has actually played different cowbells in different settings and can describe the practical difference between models based on performance experience rather than pitch charts. Our professional drummer staff provide LP guidance from that playing perspective across the range.

Our drum schools incorporation of hand percussion in teaching gives us a specific perspective on LP instruments for educational contexts that pure retail experience cannot replicate. When a student, parent, or school administrator asks about LP for education, our instructors can advise based on what actually works in a teaching context across different ages and skill levels, not just what the product specifications suggest about educational suitability.

Our drum repair workshop provides LP maintenance support beyond the purchase moment. Conga and bongo heads wear and require replacement. LP hardware occasionally needs adjustment. Our workshop staff understand LP instrument maintenance and can support LP instruments through their playing life, which is the kind of ongoing relationship with products that customers deserve and online retailers cannot provide.

Martin Cohen built LP by spending time with musicians in jazz clubs, listening to what they needed, and making instruments that served those needs. We provide LP advice by the same principle  listening to what you are trying to achieve musically and recommending the instruments and accessories that actually serve that goal.

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Explore Latin Percussion LP

Visit our Melbourne showroom to see, hear, and play LP instruments with guidance from professional drummers and drum school instructors who use LP in performance and teaching every week.

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Angkor Music Melbourne | 4-6 Drake Boulevard, Altona VIC 3018 | Professional Drummers, Drum School & Repair Workshop




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