- Luis Conte signature bongos — Luis Conte’s signature bongos complement his congas with matching hardware and finish — these bongos were built to the specs Luis prefers to achieve a sound fit for Cuban, Latin American and mainstream American pop music
- Rubberwood stave shells (natural finish, matte) — solid rubberwood staves are assembled based on uniform qualities like color and grain for a consistent sound — precise proportions allow the drums to complement each other with separate pitches
- True Skin cow skin heads for a classic, warm sound — outfitted with Meinl True Skin cow heads, their response leans toward more warmth and depth along with superb mid-range tone and an outstanding feel — the heads measure 6 ¾” and 8 ”
- Traditional rims (black powder coated steel) — 5 mm Meinl traditional TTR rims help the bongos respond with clarity and cut — this traditional style is great for players who need greater control and use the rim as part of their feel while playing
- Traditional solid block connection — the two individual drums are attached with a solid wood block connection, a classic style that Luis prefers for his signature bongos — this connection block will work with any bongo stand
- Includes tuning wrench — four 8 mm chrome plated steel tuning lugs on each drum allow you to dial-in your desired pitch easily — a tuning wrench is included with these bongos for quick, on-the-spot adjustments or head changes
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The Meinl Artist Series Luis Conte signature bongo drums are a great complement to any percussion setup. The solid woodblock connection is the style Luis prefers for his bongos, as it securely holds the drums in place while maintaining their outstanding acoustic properties. Included with these bongos are an accessory pouch, tuning key and tune up oil.
