FOR SALE: PM Four-Conga Set – Handcrafted from French Oak Wine Barrels by Peter Musser

A rare opportunity to own one of the finest sets of congas ever made. Crafted in Petaluma, California by master drum builder Peter Musser, this PM four-conga set is a true work of art and sound. Built from reclaimed French oak wine barrels, each drum showcases impeccable craftsmanship—from the precision joinery to the mirror-polished 304 stainless steel hardware.

Premium Features:

Custom-matched Manito Percussion steer skins for tonal consistency and clarity

Fully handcrafted with no compromises in quality or materials

Finished to perfection with a warm, rich tonal range across the set

Drum Specifications:

Super Tumba

• Skin: 2.4mm Manito Percussion steer

• Playing Surface: 14″ diameter

• Height: 29″

• Weight: 31 lbs

• Hardware: 304 stainless steel

Tumba

• Skin: 2.2mm Manito Percussion steer

• Playing Surface: 12.75″ diameter

• Height: 29″

• Weight: 30 lbs

• Hardware: 304 stainless steel

Conga

• Skin: 2mm Manito Percussion steer

• Playing Surface: 11.5″ diameter

• Height: 29″

• Weight: 26.5 lbs

• Hardware: 304 stainless steel

Quinto

• Skin: 1.9mm Manito Percussion steer

• Playing Surface: 10.5″ diameter

• Height: 29″

• Weight: 23.5 lbs

• Hardware: 304 stainless steel

Price & Shipping

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• For shipping to Hawaii, Alaska, or International destinations, please contact us:

(706) 614-4563

info@manitopercussion.com

These drums aren’t just instruments—they’re legacy pieces built to inspire and endure. Whether you’re a serious player, collector, or studio professional, this set delivers unmatched tone, craftsmanship, and beauty.

We recently had the honor of working on a truly special set of drums—an oak Skin on Skin conga set crafted by legendary drum builder Jay Bereck. These instruments are not only sonically rich but also historically significant.

Our restoration and upgrade work included:

• Custom 1/4″ round 304 stainless steel flesh hoops and bespoke floor stands, fabricated by Manito.
• New steer skins expertly mounted:
  • 1.8mm on the 10″ requinto
  • 2.0mm on the 11″ quinto
  • 2.2mm on the 12″ conga
  • 2.4mm on the 13″ tumba
• Tuning lugs were cleaned and lubricated to ensure smooth performance.
• Shell protectors were hand-crafted to preserve the integrity and beauty of the drums.

It’s always a privilege to care for instruments of this caliber—and to help preserve the legacy of one of the great master builders.

Our Premium PreMounted™ Conga Heads feature natural skins mounted on 1/4″ round 304 stainless steel flesh hoops. These heads are designed to fit drums with specific shell sizes and crown types right out of the box.

With a variety of skin types, thicknesses, and three color options, our PreMounted™ Heads are fully customizable to suit any application and playing style.

Skin Thickness Recommendations

Skin thickness should be selected based on the size of the drum shell. The larger the shell, the thicker the skin. This ensures a balanced, harmonious sound across your entire set of drums.

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Sound Profiles by Thickness

Bright & Resonant

For a bright sound with very crisp slaps, longer sustain, and more overtones:

• Requinto: 1.6mm
• Quinto: 1.6mm
• Conga: 1.8mm
• Tumba: 2mm
• Super Tumba: 2.2mm

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Warm & Classic

For a warm, classic sound with crisp slaps, round open tones, rich bass, and controlled overtones:

• Requinto: 1.8mm (recommended)
• Quinto: 1.8mm (recommended)
• Conga: 2mm (recommended)
• Tumba: 2.2mm (recommended)
• Super Tumba: 2.4mm (recommended)

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Dry & Woody

For a dry, woody sound with crisp slaps, shorter sustain, and highly controlled overtones:

• Requinto: 2mm
• Quinto: 2mm
• Conga: 2.2mm
• Tumba: 2.4mm
• Super Tumba: 2.6mm

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Traditional Dry & Woody

For a very dry sound with the shortest sustain and almost no overtones:

• Requinto: 2.2mm
• Quinto: 2.2mm
• Conga: 2.4mm
• Tumba: 2.6mm
• Super Tumba: 2.8mm

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Skin Types

• Black Gold™: Brazilian buffalo, known for warm tones, rich bass, medium action, and a slightly dimpled, supple playing surface.
• Fat Cat™: Middle Eastern Nili Ravi buffalo, offering dry/woody tones, low action, and a smooth, dense playing surface. Ideal for folkloric styles.
• Steer (Peru): Peruvian steer, providing crisp slaps, round open tones, rich bass, and highly controlled overtones. This medium-action skin is perfect for studio applications.
• Steer (Middle East): Middle Eastern steer, delivering crisp slaps, round open tones, rich bass, and controlled overtones. With a smooth and somewhat supple playing surface, it’s ideal for both live performances and studio use. This is our shop favorite.

Our beaters are handcrafted in-house for a wide range of applications, including use with bells. Made from durable synthetic materials, they are designed to withstand heavy use while maintaining consistent performance. We offer them in various thicknesses, colors, and lengths to suit different playing styles and needs.

Quick Stick
Dimensions: 9″–12″ x 3/8″
Response: Medium attack, medium volume
Available Colors: Black, Brown

Hot Stick
Dimensions: 9-1/2″ x 5/8″
Response: Medium-high attack, medium-high volume
Available Color: Brown

Fat Stick
Dimensions: 9-1/2″ x 3/4″
Response: High attack, high volume
Available Color: Black

SOLD! This LP Performer Series 12.5″ Tumba is a used drum with a few minor cosmetic blemishes. It features an amber 2.2mm Fat Cat™ Buffalo head, and sounds great! This drum is sold as is.

Check out great deals on PreMounted™ heads for LP congas at our specials page!

This PreMounted™ Fat Cat™ Buffalo Skin For LP 12.5″ Tumba With Comfort Curve 1 (Soft Strike) Crown is 2.4mm thick. The sound is dry and woody with crisp slaps, shorter sustain and highly controlled overtones. Fat Cat™ Buffalo is Middle Eastern Nili Ravi. On congas, it produces dry/woody tones, and has low action at thickness above 2.5mm. It is ideal for folkloric styles or any application where a very thick skin is preferred!

We recently upgraded the flesh hoop and skin on this Rhythm Tech 12.5″ tumba for a customer in NC. Manito fabricated the flesh hoop from 1/4″ round 304 stainless steel. I mounted 2.2mm chocolate steer, as well as cleaned and lubricated the tuning lugs. This is the first time I’ve worked on a Rhythm Tech conga. The bottom ring is plastic, but the side plates are in the correct orientation.

SALE! I recently added quite a few PreMounted™ heads for LP congas to our Specials page.

Domingo ‘Sunny’ Ortiz recently dropped off these LP congas. Manito fabricated custom 304 stainless steel stands for all three.

I really enjoy working on a wide variety of bongos that customers either drop off or ship to us. Manito recently fabricated new 304 stainless steel flesh hoops for these LP Aspire bongos. I mounted high quality steer skins– .9mm thick on the 6-3/4″ macho, 1.5mm on the 8″ hembra. Get in touch if you are looking to upgrade your drums. DM, info@manitopercussion, 706-614-4563