Black Gold™ Buffalo is Brazilian, and available in natural, amber and chocolate colors. On congas, it produces warm to very dry tones and rich bass. It also has medium to low action and a slightly dimpled supple playing surface.

Skin thickness is recommended relative to the shell size- the larger the shell, the thicker the skin. This produces a balanced sound across the entire set of drums.

Warm and classic sound with crisp slaps, round open tones, rich bass and controlled overtones:

Requinto: 1.8mm

Quinto: 1.8mm

Conga: 2mm

Tumba: 2.2mm

Super Tumba: 2.4mm

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!”

Music is truly the international language. Our new friends in the Czech Republic sent us this video.

David Koller – vocals

Michal Pelant – guitars, vocals

Marek Minárik – bass

Vít Halška – percussion

Martin “Kroupa” Kryštof – keyboards

Adam Koller – drums

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/

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.