Description
Steer (Middle East) produces a warm and classic sound with crisp slaps, round open tones, rich bass and controlled overtones. It has medium action, very smooth and somewhat supple playing surface, and is ideal for live and studio applications. It is the most versatile skin type we offer, and our shop favorite!
Recommended Thicknesses/Sizes:
Djembe- 1mm/24″ diameter
Barril de bomba- 1mm/24″
Bongo macho- 1mm/14″
Bongo hembra- 1.6mm/16″
Requinto- 1.8mm/18″
Quinto- 1.8mm/20″
Conga- 2mm/20″
Tumba- 2.2mm/22″
Super tumba- 2.4mm/22″
Iya Enu- 1.9mm/20″
Iya Chacha- 1.2mm/14″
Itotele Enu- 1.6mm/18″
Itotele Chacha- 1mm/14″
Okonkolo Enu- 1.4mm/16″
Okonkolo Chacha- 1mm/14″
For answers to many common questions visit our FAQ. White glove customer service available. info@manitopercussion.com
Benny Berckmoes –
The place to be Manito Percussion 🤗👌❤️
Glenn Banks –
Maurice L. –
After consulting the information in the faq on the Web site, I ordered directly from the Web site two skins, one for quinto and one for conga. I experienced a prompt confirmation, a good follow up platform and a fast delievery, in Canada. The skins were perfect, as described. The skins sound great! Thank you to the Manito Percussion team. We did not have to talk this time, but maybe we will have the occasion to do so one day. Best regards.
Chris –
Swen was super helpful in answering all my many questions as I was trying to get new heads on my vintage Gonbops. Thanks Swen! They sound amazing again!
Sergio Duran –
Sergio Tigera –
Exellent!!
Ross Morrison –
Excellent
Sergio Vazquez –
The best
Dave Backenstoe –
I have purchased numerous Middle East Steer skins from Swen for my congas. They make my drums sound great. Swen is very knowledgeable and experienced, and always recommends the perfect thickness of skin for the sound I am seeking from my drums. Additionally, I have purchased several crown rims and custom formed tuning lugs made by Ryan (“Manito”). The rims always fit perfectly and the lugs are super strong, allowing for precise tuning at all tensions. I highly recommend Manito Percussion to all drummers. The drumming community is lucky to have Manito Percussion as a source for excellent products.
Sergio Vazquez –
Nothing but the best
James P. –
The conga skin looks great. Nice and thick and very even throughout. Thank you!
Marcus Fehlinger –
nice thick Skin, sounds great”
Nicholas Milia –
Stephen Austin –
I have been Playing ,Teaching ,Performing African /Caribbean and Cuban Drums since 1980.I live in the UK. I have worked with Antelope ,Goat ,Mule , Camel and Cowhides (re skinning drums ) since 1984 .
For me personally (as well as students and clients I repair Drums afor ) Manito Percussion are #1 hands down .
Manito Percussion Skins are as professional as they come ,and customer service ,aftercare and packaging and delivery are second to none .
Why purchase from companies that neither drum or care for the Drummers they provide products to ,only to find out when something goes wrong ,they cannot relate through personal experiences? (as they’re only concern is maximum profit)
Swen and team are excellent Drummers ,who make their own Drums ,rims ,steel hoops and hardware ,and provide the best professional hides in the world,and meets every need of both modern and traditional Drummers
Ps,I’m not sponsored by Manito Percussion ,I did this survey in order to point others to the one stop shop for the serious Conguero,Percussionist and Drummer
21 Drum Salute to Manito ,for setting standards other Percussion companies only dream of obtaining (all about The Love for Drum)
Swen –
Hi Stephen. Thanks for taking the time to review us and our work. Our goal is to contribute positively to our drumming community and customers in a sustainable fashion. We appreciate the work you do, your business and the opportunity to develop a relationship. We look forward to many more years.
Cleophus Naylor –
Swen Froemke did a great job and kept me abreast on my order.
Victor Martinez –
Nicholas Milia –
Stephen Smith –
Friendly, responsive service, top quality skins
Peter Karig –
I’m very happy with the skin. Perfect thickness as you suggested for my requinto. I found a great way to put the skin on that most people don’t talk about. Punch about 12 holes around the perimeter of the skin before installing, put flesh hoop on, then use cord to pull the edges toward the middle. Then the crown ring goes on really easy and there is equal tension on the whole skin, and wrinkles are not an issue. Thanks!
Victor Martinez –
Norman Bergeron –
These sound and feel so good!!
Walter Gonzalez –
I’ve been ordering drum skins from Manito Percussion for many years and I will be continuing to do so, their drum skins are the highest quality you can find.
Charlie –
Awesome quality Flatskins! 🙂
Bob B. –
Went with the recommendation for head size; changed the sound of the drums for the better. Used on Gon Bops California series quinto and conga. Tried three different heads prior and was seriously considering new drums, these sounded great before break-in.
Edward Leathers –
The Gon Bops vintage quinto could not possibly sound better. 2.0 Mid East steer is thick but is without ringing and is hyper responsive.Has little bass but that’s OK. By the way; I do not like these new synthetic heads.
Just (animal skins, wood and metal,)… Plastic….like AI is soulless.
Great company…They are serious and responsive. Thanks!!!Manito
Wally Katigbak –
The skin was as expected, 22 in. was perfect install for my tumba. Still tuning the drum for now but it is sounding better everyday.
What would you recommend for a dampener?
Swen –
Hi Wally. I don’t recommend any dampeners. If the sound is too bright and resonant, a thicker skin is recommended. The thicker the skin, the dryer and more woody the sound becomes.
WILLIAM –
Have purchased skins from Manito for years. Prompt service and consistently great product. If you have a question, they always offer good, sound advice.