Ryan “Manito” Wendel writes, “Holeeee Moleeee! Here’s my out of this world conga from Pete at PM Percussion! This beauty is stellar from top to bottom. The build quality, attention to detail and most importantly the tone is just gorgeous! The pictures just don’t do justice to this work of art. Thank you so much Pete, I’m always grateful for your friendship and I’m just thrilled that we decided to make this trade! Just wow!!”
We recently supplied 3/8″ stainless steel lugs for this set of Isla congas. I enjoy the minimal, sleek design of the crown/rim.
It’s been years since Pete Musser and I hatched a plan to trade a conga, and we’ve finally brought it to fruition! Here’s the drum I built for Pete, a spalted maple conga with an 11 7/8″ playing surface x 30″ tall. It features Lapis Lazuli fill in all the worm holes, our signature stainless steel hardware and a Middle Eastern steer skin. Thanks so much Pete!! I absolutely can’t wait to get my gorgeous new PM Percussion Conga!!!
Contrast is king today! I gravitated towards a darker steer skin to pull out the spalting in this solid poplar conga shell. A matching quinto and tumba are next.
Made of 5/16″ 304 stainless steel, these custom formed tuning lugs are cold bent into a variety of shapes and lengths. We can match most lugs. Each one includes high strength cadmium coated washer and 1/2″ nut, as well as a black rubber tip. maximum length- 7-3/8″, minimum length- 4″
These solid shell rainbow poplar bongos were made with wood sourced sustainably from Athens, GA. They feature our handmade stainless steel hardware and horse and steer skins.
Wood: rainbow poplar from Athens, GA
Height: 6-3/8″
Width: 7″ macho, 9″ hembra
Bridge: spalted maple with turquoise inlay
Skins: 1mm horse on macho, 1.5mm steer on hembra
Hardware: 304 stainless steel, half round moderna crown
Weight: 10.5 lbs
These ambrosia maple bongos with lapis inlay were made with wood sourced sustainably from Athens, GA. They feature our handmade stainless steel hardware and horse and steer skins.
Wood: ambrosia maple sourced from Athens, GA
Height: 6-3/8″
Width: 7-1/4″ macho, 9″ hembra
Bridge: spalted maple with lapis inlay
Skins: 1mm amber horse on macho, 1.5mm amber steer on hembra
Hardware: 304 stainless steel, half round moderna crown
Weight: 11.5 lbs
The Middle Eastern Steer is dry on a set of Gon Bops IC-3000 congas- 1.7mm on the 9.5″, 1.8mm on the 10.5″. They are awake again!
I just mounted our Middle Eastern Steer on a set of Gon Bops IC-3000 congas- 1.7mm on the 9.5″, 1.8mm on the 10.5″. Video demo to follow when dry.
This PreMounted™ Middle Eastern Steer Matched Set is artfully crafted with close attention to detail. This ensures the tone, color, finish and feel are as closely matched as possible. Unique set available now.
Skin Type: Middle Eastern Steer, our shop favorite
Skin Color: Natural
Crown Type: Comfort Curve 2 (X)
11” Quinto Skin Thickness: 1.8mm
11.75″ Conga Skin Thickness: 2mm
12.5″ Tumba Skin Thickness: 2.2mm
Sound: warm and classic with crisp slaps, round open tones, rich bass, controlled overtones
Feel: medium action, smooth and somewhat supple playing surface, ideal for live and studio