We are getting positive feedback on PreMounted™ heads for modern Gon Bops congas. “Brother – BROTHER!!! Right out of the box! Mounting was smooth as butter. Fit perfect! Look and SOUND – AMAZING! Time saved not soaking, mounting and waiting for them to dry – PRICELESS!!! Man – I am beyond happy. THANKYOU Brother – phenomenal job!”
This PreMounted™ Fat Cat™ Buffalo Matched Set For LP 11″, 11.75″ and 12.5″ Congas With Extended Collar (Z) Crowns is artfully crafted with close attention to detail. This ensures the tone, color and feel are as closely matched and balanced as possible. They’re available now on our website here: https://manitopercussion.com/…/premounted-fat-cat…″-11-75″-and-12-5″-congas-with-extended-collar-z-crowns/
Skin Type: Fat Cat™ Buffalo (Nili Ravi)
Crown Type: Extended Collar (Z)
11” Quinto Skin Thickness: 2mm
11.75″ Conga Skin Thickness: 2.2mm
12.5″ Tumba Skin Thickness: 2.4mm
Sound: crisp slaps, warm to dry tones, rich bass, highly controlled overtones
Feel: medium to low action, slightly dimpled supple playing surface
We really enjoyed a visit from friend Tony Oscar, a Bichos Vivos member, and new friend Bill Lucas, Brazilian percussionist and teacher. Shop visits are always welcome with an appointment. manitopercussion.com
I recently had the opportunity and privilege to mount new steer skins on this set of Ritmo bongos. This set was built by master craftsman Matthew Smith. Check out other examples of his work on the RitmoDrums website.
WANTED! Does anyone have a traditional crown for LP 9.75″ requinto for sale?
Manito just finished these solid spalted poplar quinto, conga, tumba and super tumba shells. Now onto interior sculpture, hardware and skins.
BIG DEAL!!! Scratch and Dent Middle Eastern Steer Skins- 5 Pack includes 20″ diameter skins ranging from 1.6mm to 3mm in thickness. They have minor blemishes like scratches or slightly rough surface, but are perfectly functional. They sound warm and classic with crisp slaps, round open tones, rich bass and controlled overtones. Thicknesses are consistent.
Manito fine grinds each conga sideplate. It’s a necessary step between sand blasting and polishing our 304 stainless steel hardware.
We recently upgraded the skins and flesh hoops on a pair of Pearl Elite bongos for a customer. I mounted 1mm steer on the 7″ macho and 1.6mm steer on the 9″ hembra.