Aug 6, 2005 · I bought a Ludwig Conga drum about 20 + years ago. They used a similar head (only in 12" diameter) with a deep collar so the hoop would end up below the head surface. The head on the drum was toast so I started hunting for a replacement. It soon became apparent that A: only Ludwig had made these heads. And B: they didn't make them anymore.

I have a 6&8" concert tom/bongo project that is almost complete. Ludwig shells (Thanks @rkingston!), that I re-fitted for Rogers lugs, and re-wrapped in Blue Onyx to match my Rogers shell-bank. I have three sets of hoops; 1.6 triple flange, 2.3 triple flange, and 1.6 double flange ("Stick Choppers").

Jan 2, 2023 · As auxiliary percussionist for a big band, I regularly use drum sticks on the LP Generation III bongos we have, and usually mount them on an LP stand. I prefer to use the butt ends of my 5A_B sticks, vs. thinner sticks or any mallets as the 5's sound thicker than "bongo" sticks and sharper than any mallets.

Mar 6, 2014 · Drum set bongos with synthetic heads will take a lot of hard play. Some drum set bongos that I have will accept heads with normal drum type collars and rim shot type drum hoops on the heads. They sound like very high pitched concert toms with a "bark" in their voices.

Dec 26, 2019 · New to the forum so excuse me if this is posted somewhere already. Guitar player starting to get into percussion playing. Got my first Meinl cajon bongo and so far really liking it. I just need to know how to care for it, like what to use to …

Aug 18, 2014 · Bongo pioneer Jack Costanzo drums on at 96 The legendary Latin-jazz percussionist, fondly known as “Mr. Bongo,” will perform Friday at Dizzy’s with the Bi-National Mambo Band, under the direction of Bill Caballero By George Varga | 12:35 p.m. Nov. 14, 2015

Dec 16, 2020 · Meinl makes a nice bongo, nice heads, nice details. They just make good stuff. The lightweight ABS are perfect - they can travel better, they are easier to hold with your legs, they sound really good. If at least part of the idea is to get her actually playing - …

Nov 21, 2012 · Are you certain that the drum has a 7" diameter, and not 6"? Those bongo heads with the huge collar are much larger than the drum's diameter. 6" and 8" bongos have been pretty much the standard for many years. [/quote] Here's a pic of the small drum, as you can see after I removed the rawhide head the OD is around 6 1/4". But the hoop is like 7 ...

Nov 4, 2010 · Hello all, I have a set of LP Classic 2 congas with natural skin (factory LP heads) on them. They are in my spare room, but to be honest, I don't heat or cool said room when the weather changes. Also, I have failed to simply detune the drums to allow for changing temperatures or humidity. I...

Mar 1, 2013 · I use a very cheap little bongo stand that I bought online a few years ago for the Ludwig red sparkle bongos I set up with my rewrapped Ludwig orphans. The same stand works quite well with the Leedy bongos that go with my Pscho Clown Barf orphans set. The stand is super light weight, takes up minimal floor space, and is quite adjustable.