• Sustainable rubber wood construction
• Traditional wood stave construction
• Black powder-coated hardware

The 10-inch and 11-inch pair of headliner wood congas is the perfect set to get you started. the compact size is easy for young players to handle, light to carry and has a full, rich sound. you can develop a full foundation of conga techniques.

FEATURES

• Hand selected buffalo heads
• Black powder coated hardware
• 2 mm rounded rims
• 8 mm strong tuning lugs
• Original MEINL style tuning brackets

Conga Set Includes Stands Height adjustable basket stands with U-shaped notch (US Patent) allows for quick set up and breakdown. This stand also features arched rubber bracing for more stability (patent pending).

History of the Conga The conga is a tall, narrow, single-headed Cuban drum of African origin, probably derived from the Congolese Makuta drums. Although ultimately derived from African drums made from hollowed logs, the Cuban conga is staved, like a barrel. These drums were probably made from salvaged barrels originally. They were used both in Afro-Caribbean religious music and as the principal instrument in Rumba. Congas are now very common in Latin music, including salsa music, as well as many other forms of American popular music.

The Conga Today Most modern congas have a staved wooden or fiberglass shell, and a screw-tensioned drumhead. They are usually played in sets of two to four with the fingers and palms of the hand. Typical congas stand approximately 75 cm from the bottom of the shell to the head. The drums may be played while seated. Alternatively, the drums may be mounted on a rack or stand to permit the player to play while standing.

MEINL Is a Member of the Germany Working Group of the Forest Stewards Council: FSC The traditional plantation of rubber wood (Hevea brasiliensis Muell.-Arg.) in Thailand meets all ecological requirements. In a natural evolution, new trees are planted and the older ones, which have ceased to provide latex, are harvested. In this way, plenty of raw material is available and the valuable rain forest eco-system is preserved. In addition to rubber wood (Hevea brasiliensis Muell.-Arg.), we also utilize American White Ash (Fraxinus americana L.) which meets all the CITES-regulations set in the "Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora."

Please contact us for postage options. Free freight to Melb, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. Out side these area there will be an additional charge