These solid shell ambrosia maple bongos were made with wood from Athens, GA. They feature our handmade stainless steel hardware and horse and steer skins.
Wood: sustainably sourced ambrosia maple
Height: 6-3/8″
Width: 7″ macho, 9″ hembra
Bridge: spalted maple with magnesite inlay
Skins: 1mm horse on macho, 1.5mm steer on hembra
Hardware: 304 stainless steel, half round moderna crown
Weight: 11 lbs
These solid shell walnut bongos were made with love for a good friend in Greenville, SC. They feature our handmade stainless steel hardware, as well as horse and steer skins.
Wood: walnut sustainably sourced from Athens, GA
Shell Height: 6-3/8″
Shell Width: 7″ macho, 8-3/4″ hembra
Bridge: spalted maple with gold and green sparkle
Skins: 1mm amber horse on macho, 1.6mm amber steer on hembra
Hardware: 304 stainless steel, half round moderna crown
Weight: 11 lbs
At Manito Percussion, we provide a wide variety of the highest quality natural skins for drums of all kinds and applications. Our Flat Skins and PreMounted™ Heads are free from any defects and consistent in thickness. Global relationships have allowed us to source the finest variety of skins. Our suppliers are keen and willing to adapt their clean, natural fleshing processes to suit the needs of our ever expanding drumming community. We focus on proper consistency of drum heads relative to the drum and very smooth playing surfaces. The results are clear tones, minimal overtone, volume, sustained open tones, well pronounced bass tones and crisp slaps. The range and quality of these skins have proven to excel in live and studio settings.
Mount any flat skin with absolute ease! Our Loaner Mounting Lug Set includes three 5/16″ x 7″ unfinished stainless steel lugs. Use them to bring the crown/rim down gradually and evenly to attach the original lugs. Each one includes a high strength cadmium coated washer and 1/2″ nut. Just return the set within 60 days for a full refund.
Good Morning! It’s a beautiful day in Athens, GA.
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Happy New Year! Thanks to our friends, family, customers and supporters across our uniquely diverse and ever expanding drumming community. We look forward to another trip around the sun with you.