Check out this gallery of photos from our current PreMounted™ Specials for LP congas. I’m still amazed at the fact each piece of rawhide is aesthetically unique. There’s such beauty in it!

BIG DEAL!!! Scratch and Dent Middle Eastern Steer Skins- 5 Pack includes 20″ diameter skins ranging from 1.5mm to 2.7mm 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.

There are signs that tuning lugs need to be replaced. Replace if the threads are damaged any any way. The nut must move freely and smoothly for tuning ease. Replace if the shape of the lug has been compromised. Lugs are designed to provide tension at the proper angle to avoid damage to the side plates, shell and crown.

We recently received a shipment of Middle Eastern Steer. It’s available as PreMounted™ heads or flat skins in natural, amber and chocolate colors. The sound is warm and classic with crisp slaps, round open tones, rich bass and controlled overtones. It is the most versatile skin type we offer, and our shop favorite- ideal for live and studio applications!

WANTED! In an effort to craft PreMounted heads for members of our drumming community that own Gon Bops congas, we are interested in purchasing one of each size and style of modern metal Gon Bops Conga Top Rings. That will make 14 modern top rings- basically one of each top ring that Gon Bops offers. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Gon Bops “Contour” Top Ring for: 9.75″ Super Quinto, 10.75″ Quinto, 11.5″ Conga, 12.25″ Tumba, 13.25″ Super Tumba

Gon Bops “Traditional” Top Ring for: 10.75″ Quinto, 11.5″ Conga, 12.25″ Tumba, 13.25″ Super Tumba

Gon Bops “Tear Drop” Top Ring for: 9.75″ Super Quinto, 10.75″ Quinto, 11.5″ Conga, 12.25″ Tumba, 13.25″ Super Tumba

Made of 5/16″ 304 stainless steel, these custom formed tuning lugs are cold bent into a variety of shapes and lengths ranging from 4″ to 7-1/4″. We can match most conga or bongo lugs. Each one includes high strength cadmium coated washer and 1/2″ nut, as well as a black rubber thread cap.

I have such an affinity for natural skins with a great deal of character. Before mounting, I used carbon osmosis to color this steer skin and highlight the natural mottling/color variation. The process is absolutely non-toxic and sustainable.

‘Manito’ fabricates every Moderna Crown from 5/8″ 304 stainless steel half round bar, and TiG welded for added strength and comfort. Each crown is custom made to order to fit any sized drum, and includes a complimentary flesh hoop. Available in matte or high polish finishes.

Caught ‘Manito’ beginning the roughing process for a spalted maple solid shell bongo hembra.

We recently mounted new amber Middle Eastern Steer skins on this set of Manito Percussion solid shell congas for a friend/customer in Atlanta.