Congas - Meinl Percussion

CongasRamon “Mongo” Santamaria was without a doubt one of the most respected conga players ever, and a pioneer ofmodern Latin Jazz. During the 50’s his band “Black Cuban Diamonds” laid down the foundation for an outstandingcareer.Ramon recorded dozens of legendary percussion albums. Worldwide Jazz hits, such as “Watermelon Man” in 1963 andthe album “Summertime” from 1980 are only two of the many recordings from this great master percussionist. Mongohas inspired more percussionists around the globe than any other conguero.Mongo Santamaria died at the Baptist Hospital in Miami, USA in February 2003. He was 85 years old. It is withgreat appreciation and deepest respect that we honour our friend and his life’s work with his MEINL Artist SeriesMongo Santamaria Congas.Artist SeriesSizes11” Quinto, 11 3/4” Conga,12 1/2” Tumba30” tallMaterial Two ply American White Ash(Fraxinus americana L.)Features True Skin Buffalo Heads10 mm strong tuning lugs4 mm rounded SSR-RimsGold tone hardwareIncludes MEINL Conga Saver (patented)MEINL SoundpadsAccessory pouchL-shaped tuning keyTune Up OilColourFinishAWA = American White AshHigh glossSeriesCongasThe MEINL Woodcraft Series Congas stand for tradition combined with exceptional workmanship. Only the finest handselected materials are used to produce these premium drums. Their “Cuban Style” shells provide a broad range ofdifferent tonal characteristics.WoodcraftChrome plated 4 mm traditional TTR-Rim*Ramon "Mongo" Santamaria, Cuba*Two ply American White AshWC11ZFA-MWC1212ZFA-MWC1134ZFA-MMSA11AWAMSA1134AWAMSA1212AWASizes11” Quinto, 11 3/4” Conga,12 1/2” Tumba30” tallMaterial Two ply American White Ash(Fraxinus americana L.)Features True Skin Buffalo Heads10 mm strong tuning lugs4 mm traditional TTR-RimsChrome plated hardwareIncludes MEINL Conga Saver (patented)MEINL SoundpadsAccessory pouchL-shaped tuning keyTune Up OilColourFinishZFA-M = Zebra Finished AshMatteTraditional, "Cuban Style" shell for enhanced volumeChristin BartelsNurmi ValtteriHanna GensheimerAlexander GreimsTwo ply American White AshPaul Brownrounded Gold tone SSR-Rim 4 mmCongasARTIST SERIES CONGAS (Mongo Santamaria)28*in United States, China, Thailandmeinlpercussion.comWOODCRAFT SERIES CONGAS 29