Mar 6, 2014 · Drum set bongos with synthetic heads will take a lot of hard play. Some drum set bongos that I have will accept heads with normal drum type collars and rim shot type drum hoops on the heads. They sound like very high pitched concert toms with a "bark" in their voices.

Jan 3, 2011 · As auxiliary percussionist for a big band, I regularly use drum sticks on the LP Generation III bongos we have, and usually mount them on an LP stand. I prefer to use the butt ends of my 5A_B sticks, vs. thinner sticks or any mallets as the 5's sound thicker than "bongo" sticks and sharper than any mallets.

Aug 6, 2005 · I bought a Ludwig Conga drum about 20 + years ago. They used a similar head (only in 12" diameter) with a deep collar so the hoop would end up below the head surface. The head on the drum was toast so I started hunting for a replacement. It soon became apparent that A: only Ludwig had made these heads. And B: they didn't make them anymore.

Nov 21, 2012 · Those bongo heads with the huge collar are much larger than the drum's diameter. 6" and 8" bongos have been pretty much the standard for many years. [/quote] Here's a pic of the small drum, as you can see after I removed the rawhide head the OD is around 6 1/4".

Feb 11, 2025 · I could get a good high crack and tone on the high macho but never liked the sound from the larger hembra. The heads were close to 20 years old when I changed them. The synthetic bongo heads I put on a few years ago, I get great sound and feel from both drums. Few decades ago before I had the bongos, I bought a World Beat set of Congas.

Dec 26, 2019 · New to the forum so excuse me if this is posted somewhere already. Guitar player starting to get into percussion playing. Got my first Meinl cajon bongo and so far really liking it. I just need to know how to care for it, like what to use to …

Mar 1, 2013 · I use a very cheap little bongo stand that I bought online a few years ago for the Ludwig red sparkle bongos I set up with my rewrapped Ludwig orphans. The same stand works quite well with the Leedy bongos that go with my Pscho Clown Barf orphans set. The stand is super light weight, takes up minimal floor space, and is quite adjustable.

Aug 16, 2008 · Looking at a pair of Bongo's but to play them like small concert toms.. I dont like the Tama Timp toms and really like the sound of Bongo Drums.

Sep 21, 2013 · Greetings all, I recently picked up a pair of Rogers Bongos and question it's value. I do not see a certificate sticker on the inside of the larger bongo drum, but if it's truly a vintage bongo set, I'm sure it's worth something. There is only a …

Aug 28, 2005 · Rogers, Ludwig, Leedy, Slingerland, and some others that are 6" and 8" in diameter. If there is a drop collar rim on the drum, you need to use a bongo head. if there is a regular tom type rim, you use a tom head. Use the plastic heads to avoid head breakage. Here are a couple with the bongo type rims.