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
Our Traditional Crown Rims (Round Ears) are fabricated from 304 stainless steel for added strength, luster and comfort. Each crown is custom made to order to fit any sized drum, and includes a complimentary flesh hoop. Available in matte and high polish finish.
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These solid shell cherry bongos were made with wood sourced sustainably from Athens, GA. They feature our handmade stainless steel hardware and steer skins.
Wood: cherry
Shell Height: 6-3/8″
Shell Width: 7″ macho, 8-3/4″ hembra
Bridge: cherry burl with magnasite inlay
Skins: 1mm steer on macho, 1.8mm steer on hembra
Hardware: 304 stainless steel, half round moderna crown
Weight: 12 lbs 4 oz
We recently had the honor of working on this JCR tambora. Manito repaired some serious damage to the bearing edges, fabricated new crowns, and polished new tuning lugs. I mounted 1.4mm steer on both sides. We left one side rather proud to accommodate the stick, and avoid any further damage to the bearing edge.
We recently upgraded the flesh hoops and skins on these LP Classics. I mounted amber Middle Eastern Steer- 1.8mm thick on the 11″ quinto, 2mm thick on the 11.75″ conga.
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Now available! Manito’s Traditional Crown Rims are fabricated from 304 stainless steel for added strength and rust resistance. Each crown is custom made to order to fit any sized drum, includes a complimentary flesh hoop, and is available in high polish or matte finish.
Manito makes custom cold bends in short sections of 304 stainless steel to make the ears for fabricating crowns. Austenitic stainless steels, like 304, are known for their high work hardening characteristics. This means that cold working, like bending, can significantly increase the material’s hardness and strength. This is just one step of many required to produce a crown.
We recently worked on this barril de bomba for a friend and customer in Atlanta. The drum was handmade in Puerto Rico. Ryan repaired numerous shell cracks, and fabricated a new stainless steel flesh hoop. I cleaned and lubricated the tuning lugs, and mounted 1mm steer. Let us know if you need custom drum work. info@manitopercussion.com or (706) 614-4563.