Meinl Percussion Marathon Designer Series Conga - 12 1/2"

Description: Great-sounding Conga with Eye-catching Looks Effortlessly navigate through rumba, Afro-Cuban jazz, salsa, merengue, or Latin rock with the Marathon Designer Series Conga from Meinl. This excellent drum is constructed of two-ply Siam oak, is equipped with a true skin buffalo drumhead, and exhibits excellent sound projection. Mechanical tuning keeps you sounding your best and black powder-coated hardware and appliqué graphics offer distinctive, eye-catching looks. Meinl's Steely II Conga Stand is included.Conga playing techniques The drummers here at Sweetwater have played just about every kind of percussion instrument out there, so they know a thing or two about the conga. To get the most out of your conga, you'll want to master the five basic strokes: Open Tone (tono abierto) Play the drum with four fingers near the rim. This creates a clear tone with a distinct pitch and tons of resonance.Muffled Tone (tono ahogado) Strike the drum exactly like an Sweetwater is an Authorized Meinl Percussion Dealer Genuine New Item Sweetwater's 2-year warranty Meinl Percussion Marathon Designer Series Conga - 12.5 inch Leopard Burl 12-1/2" Tumba Conga Drum with High-gloss Lacquer Finish - Leopard Burl Great-sounding Conga with Eye-catching Looks Effortlessly navigate through rumba, Afro-Cuban jazz, salsa, merengue, or Latin rock with the Marathon Designer Series Conga from Meinl. This excellent drum is constructed of two-ply Siam oak, is equipped with a true skin buffalo drumhead, and exhibits excellent sound projection. Mechanical tuning keeps you sounding your best and black powder-coated hardware and appliqué graphics offer distinctive, eye-catching looks. Meinl's Steely II Conga Stand is included.Conga playing techniques The drummers here at Sweetwater have played just about every kind of percussion instrument out there, so they know a thing or two about the conga. To get the most out of your conga, you'll want to master the five basic strokes: Open Tone (tono abierto) Play the drum with four fingers near the rim. This creates a clear tone with a distinct pitch and tons of resonance.Muffled Tone (tono ahogado) Strike the drum exactly like an open tone, but hold your fingers against the drumhead after striking it. This mutes the tone.Bass Tone (tono bajo) Strike the drumhead with your full palm. This produces a low muted sound.Dry Tone (tono seco) Strike the drum with a short, sharp slap. This creates a clear popping sound.Touch Tone (toque de punta) The name says it all — touch your fingers or palm to the drumhead. Alternate between palm and finger touches in heel-toe fashion to create a drumroll-like sound.Meinl Percussion Marathon Designer Series Conga Features: 12-1/2" tumba conga drum with great-looking high-gloss lacquer finish Constructed of 2-ply Siam oak and features a true skin buffalo drumhead Bottom of the barrel is protected by a rubber cover which is great for a variety of surfaces Black powder-coated hardware and appliqué graphics offer distinctive, eye-catching looks Includes stand, Conga Handle and Conga Saver, accessory pouch, tuning key, and tune-up oil SpecificationDetail Type Marathon Designer Series Tumba Drum Diameter 12.5" Drum Height 30" Shell Material Siam Oak, 2-ply Finish Leopard Burl, High Gloss Head Material True Skin Buffalo Quantity Single Hardware Black Powder-coated Stand Steely II Conga Stand Included RETURN INFORMATION We want you to be completely happy with your purchase from Sweetwater. If you are not satisfied with your product, you may return it for a refund of the purchase price within 30 days. If your purchase was eligible for Free Shipping, the shipping cost will be deducted from your credit or refund. Returns must be in the complete and original packaging with all accessories and complete documentation (Owner's Manual, warranty card, quick start guides, etc.), show no signs of wear or use, and include a Return Authorization number or be subject to a restocking fee. Fast, FREE Shipping! Nearly every order received by 3PM Eastern ships the SAME DAY! FREE shipping to lower 48 states. Our central location reaches most states in 1-4 business days 99.95% warehouse accuracy We are proud to provide some of the fastest turnaround times on eBay. We use FedEx or UPS for most items, and USPS for smaller items. Residents of Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico should contact us for a shipping quote. PLEASE NOTE: We cannot ship large items to PO boxes, please provide an alternate address. If you have questions, feel free to contact us. Buy with confidence! Sweetwater's been selling on eBay since 2001, with 99.9% positive feedback! More than 30 years in business World-class customer service Fast, FREE shipping Free 2-year warranty on nearly every product Free tech support from audio experts

Price: 439.99 USD

Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana

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