The shells are constructed of environmentally sustainable Rubber Wood that is lightweight and rugged with voluminous resonating tones.
For professionals or intermediate players — whether you’re expanding your percussion set up, adding bongos to your drum kit or playing acoustic music, Meinl wood bongos are crafted with professional materials and specifications to bring your music to life
Rubberwood stave shells (natural finish, gloss) — 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
Hand-selected buffalo skin heads for a classic sound — outfitted with natural hand-selected buffalo skin heads, the response you get is full of dynamic warmth and depth along with sharp highs and an outstanding feel — the heads measure 6 ¾” and 8”Rounded rims (chrome plated steel) — 2 mm Meinl SSR rounded rims sit lower than traditional bongo rims and feature a rounded edge for comfort and control — this design helps avoid harsh or unwanted contact with the rim as you play with your hands
Traditional solid block connection — the two individual drums are attached with a solid wood block connection, a style that has been utilized for decades among top recording and touring artists — this connection block will work with any bongo stand
Includes tuning wrench — four tunable 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