CONGAS

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LP GALAXY ®

LP GIOVANNI PALLADIUM SERIES GIOVANNI SERIES ™

These LP Giovanni Palladium Series have a retro design with unique exterior bands that “If I could take only one drum on a gig,
harken back to the days of the famous Palladium dance hall.
it would be the Requinto.” – Giovanni Hidalgo
LP GIOVANNI LP GALAXY
PREMIUM ASH WOOD • Designed with Master Conguero • Patented Extended Collar LP • Available in: 11" Quinto, 11 ⁄ "
3
4
PREMIUM ASH WOOD
Giovanni Hidalgo Comfort Curve II Rims
®
Conga, 12 ⁄2" Tumba and a 14"
1
LP utilized Giovanni’s input to create the exclusive Requinto – the most amazing single conga
SPECIFICATIONS Super Tumba SPECIFICATIONS
• All natural 32" tall ash wood • Hand selected natural rawhide ever. The combination of the 93⁄4" head size, the unique shell contour, and hardware geometry
LP860Z shells heads • LP860Z/LP861Z/ LP804Z-AW
LP Giovanni Palladium Series LP862Z/LP863Z provide the broadest range of tone available in a single drum. It blends deep bass tones, LP Galaxy Giovanni Series
11" Quinto
• Premium Galaxy Hardware • Reinforced LP Heart® side plates
9 3⁄4" Requinto
with 5⁄16" diameter tuning lugs smooth open tones, and clean slaps into one powerful drum.
LP861Z
• Great for traditional sit down LP805Z-AW
playing
LP Giovanni Palladium Series LP Galaxy Giovanni Series
11 3/4" Conga • 30" tall drums have resonance, • Exclusive construction process • Reinforced LP Heart Side Plates, 11" Quinto
attack, and warmth found in no using three plies of wood and each secured with three bolts and
LP862Z other conga assembled utilizing internal steel a backing plate LP806Z-AW
LP Giovanni Palladium Series pins for reinforcement LP Galaxy Giovanni Series
• LP Galaxy Giovanni Series Congas • Premium hardware including
12 1/2" Tumba
LP863Z
NEW! yield commanding bass, rich mid • Patented Extended Collar ⁄8" diameter tuning lugs
3
11 3⁄4" Conga
LP807Z-AW
tones, and crackling highs with Comfort Curve II Rims which
LP Giovanni Palladium Series attention-getting projection increase tonal range
• LP Galaxy ProCare Integrated LP Galaxy Giovanni Series
14" Super Tumba Palladium Bag Shell Protectors prevent the side 12 1⁄ 2" Tumbadora
on page 101 • Unique shell design, hand crafted • Hand selected, natural plate hardware from marking or
LP825
of premium North American Ash rawhide heads damaging adjacent drums
wood with a rich, deep gloss finish LP Giovanni
• Accessory pouch, tuning wrench, 11" Compact Conga
and LP Lug Lube included
• LP804Z-AW/LP805Z-AW/
LP544-PS LP806Z-AW/LP807Z-AW AW=Natural Finish, Gold Tone

Matching
Bongos
on page 28

Premium Ash
Wood

LP804Z-AW
LP805Z-AW LP807Z-AW
LP806Z-AW

NEW! ProCare
Integrated

LP GIOVANNI Shell Protectors

Patent Pending

COMPACT CONGA
LP825
• Designed with Master Conguero • May be muted for quiet practice
Giovanni Hidalgo and winner of
the 2003 Musikmesse
• Patented and award-winning
NEW!
design
International Press Award for
most innovative instrument • Perfect for use with a drum set,
percussion set-up or on its own
• Drum key tunable to different
pitches • Playable with a synthetic or
natural skin
• Can be used anywhere a conga is
played • Made from a special aluminum
LP860Z alloy
LP861Z LP863Z • 11" head fits on virtually any
LP862Z
basket snare stand • LP825
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LP GALAXY
LP Galaxy Fiberglass Congas are the ultimate fiberglass congas ever made.

LP GALAXY MODEL
• Extended Collar Comfort Curve II
Rim which increases tonal range
FIBERGLASS
• 30" tall silhouette, wide belly, and
SPECIFICATIONS narrow bottom help to create rich,
• Each fiberglass shell has a steel
ring embedded in the bearing
(top) edge for added strength
• Hand selected, natural
• LP Galaxy ProCare Integrated LP PATATO MODEL
Shell Protectors prevent the side
FIBERGLASS
plate hardware from marking or
damaging adjacent drums
SPECIFICATIONS

LP811Z deep bass and crackling highs rawhide heads • Accessory pouch, tuning wrench, LP522X-1**
LP Galaxy Fiberglass and LP Lug Lube included LP Patato Model
• The inside upper half of the drum, • Heavy duty hardware with 3
⁄8"
9 3⁄ 4" Requinto where the greatest stress occurs, is diameter tuning lugs • LP811Z/LP808Z/LP809Z/LP810Z 11" Quinto
LP808Z reinforced with Kevlar® fiber, the LP559X-1**
bullet-proof vest material that is
• Reinforced LP Heart Side Plates,
LP Galaxy Fiberglass each secured with three bolts and LP Patato Model
11" Quinto two times stronger than steel a backing plate 11 3⁄4" Conga
LP809Z Matching LP552X-1**
LP Galaxy Fiberglass Bongos LP Patato Model
11 3⁄4" Conga on page 28 12 1⁄ 2" Tumbadora
LP810Z
LP Galaxy Fiberglass
** BK=Black, Chrome
12 1⁄ 2" Tumbadora BL=Blue, Chrome
RD=Red, Chrome
WH=White, Chrome

LP552X-1RD When ordering, specify color by

LP522X-1RD adding the color abbreviation
after the model number.
LP559X-1RD Example - LP Patato Model
ProCare Conga in Red Finish:
Integrated Shell LP559X-1RD.
Protectors
Patent Pending

LP PATATO MODEL ®

BK

With a career spanning more than 60 years, Carlos “Patato” Valdez has inspired countless
drummers, percussionists, and music lovers with his remarkable style and groundbreaking
Exclusive
Holo-Flake multi-conga technique. His contribution to Latin music includes a unique “melodic” approach
Glitter Finish BL
to conga playing. Since 1970, Patato’s association with Latin Percussion has inspired many
new product developments, worldwide tours, and recording projects. The Patato Model Conga
is just one example of the inspiration brought on by this great musician and performer. Played
by professional congueros the world over, these fiberglass drums were developed in 1978 after RD
a recording session with the legendary “Patato” at the studio in Martin Cohen’s home. Patato’s
own design required tall drums with a wide belly and small bottom.

• 30" tall silhouette, projects deep • ⁄ " diameter tuning lugs

bass tones and great volume
without sacrificing crisp, high
sounds
• Shaped identical to the Galaxy
Fiberglass Congas, these drums
are perfect for any style of music
LP811Z and are great for live playing
LP808Z LP810Z
• Chrome LP Comfort
LP809Z Curve II Rims
5
16
• Reinforced LP Heart Side Plates
• LP fiberglass shells have a steel
ring embedded at the bearing
(top) edge of the drum shell for
added strength and stability
• Hand selected, natural
rawhide heads
• LP Procare Integrated Shell WH
Protectors prevent the side plate
hardware from marking or ProCare
damaging adjacent drums Integrated Shell
Protectors
• Accessory pouch, tuning wrench, Shown on Each
and LP Lug Lube included Color Swatch
• LP522X-1**/LP559X-1**/
LP552X-1**

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LP ACCENTS LP CLASSIC MODEL

ARMANDO PERAZA SIAM OAK
SERIES

NEW!
FIBERGLASS SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS
LP522X-**
Bold Tribal LP Classic Model
LP564ZF-APG Fire Design 11" Quinto
LP Accents Armando Peraza
Series 9 3/4" Requinto LP559X-**
LP Classic Model
LP565ZF-APG LP564ZF-APG
LP565ZF-APG 11 3⁄4" Conga
LP Accents Armando Peraza LP567ZF-APG
Series 11" Quinto LP566ZF-APG LP552X-**
LP Classic Model
LP566ZF-APG 12 1⁄ 2" Tumbadora
LP Accents Armando Peraza
Series 11 3/4" Conga
LP567ZF-APG
LP Accents Armando Peraza
LP ACCENTS ™
** AW=Natural Finish, Gold Tone
AWC=Natural Finish, Chrome
DW=Wine Red Finish, Chrome
Series 12 1/2" Tumba GRW=Green Finish, Chrome
GWC=Blue/Grey Finish,
The LP Accents Congas features a beautiful, integrated design finish. The art of the new design Chrome
RDW=Red Finish, Chrome
is actually molded into the drum, which helps preserve the look and beauty of the instrument. WB=White w/Black Grain
Finish, Chrome
The shells are the same 30" height and profile as our Patato Model Fiberglass Congas.
However, the LP Accents Congas come with the new extended rims and head geometry as When ordering, specify color by
adding the color abbreviation
featured on our Galaxy Series congas. after the model number.
Example - LP Classic Model
Tumbadora in Red Finish:
• 30" tall silhouette, projects deep bass ARMANDO PERAZA SERIES TRIBAL SERIES LP552X-RDW.
tones and great volume without • LP564ZF-APG/LP565ZF-APG • LP564ZF-TRG/LP565ZF-TRG
LP ACCENTS
TRIBAL SERIES
sacrificing crisp, high sounds
LP566ZF-APG/LP567ZF-APG LP566ZF-TRG/LP567ZF-TRG
FIBERGLASS • Shaped identical to the Galaxy
Fiberglass Congas, these drums are LP522X-RDW LP552X-RDW AW
SPECIFICATIONS perfect for any style of music and
LP564ZF-TRG are great for live playing LP559X-RDW
LP Accents Tribal Series AWC
• Gold Extended Collar LP Comfort
9 3/4" Requinto Curve II Rims
LP565ZF-TRG • ⁄ " diameter tuning lugs
5
16
LP Accents Tribal Series DW
11" Quinto • Reinforced LP Heart Side Plates
LP566ZF-TRG
LP Accents Tribal Series
11 3⁄4" Conga
• LP fiberglass shells have a steel ring
embedded near the bearing (top)
edge of the drum shell for added
strength and stability
LP CLASSIC MODEL GRW

LP567ZF-TRG GWC
LP Accents Tribal Series • Integrated artistic shell finish is LP Classic Model Congas were the first wood congas introduced by Latin Percussion.
12 1⁄ 2" Tumbadora molded into the drum, helping to
preserve the look and beauty of They have become the standard by which other wood congas are judged. RDW
LP564ZF-TRG
the drum LP565ZF-TRG LP567ZF-TRG
LP566ZF-TRG
• Hand selected, natural rawhide • 30" tall select, kiln dried, • Comfort Curve II Rims • LP ProCare Integrated Shell WB
heads
environmentally friendly Siam Oak Protectors prevent the side plate
• LP Procare Integrated Shell construction adds to the drum’s
• ⁄ " diameter tuning lugs
5
16
hardware from marking or ProCare
Protectors prevent the side plate
hardware from marking or NEW! overall warm tone; unique shell
contour brings out the drum’s mid
• Reinforced LP Heart Side Plates damaging adjacent drums Integrated Shell
Protectors
damaging adjacent drums
• Fiberglass layer added to the • Accessory pouch, tuning wrench, Shown on Each
and high sound ranges inside upper portion of the shell and LP Lug Lube included Color Swatch
• Accessory pouch, tuning wrench, • Hand selected, natural to provide additional strength
• LP522X-**/LP559X-**/LP552X-**
and LP Lug Lube included Matching Bongos on page 31 rawhide heads
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LP SALSA MODEL ®

LP Salsa Model Congas stand 28" tall and are designed to accommodate congueros who prefer
to play seated. The shell contour is similar to that of LP Classic Model Congas, but with a
slightly wider bottom. This wider bottom helps to keep the drum stable, even during the most
LP SALSA MODEL LP ORIGINAL MODEL
WOOD aggressive play, and adds to the drum’s low and mid range tones. FIBERGLASS

SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS

LP222X-** • 28" tall select, kiln dried, • Reinforced LP Heart Side Plates • LP ProCare Integrated Shell LP222X-1**
LP Salsa Model environmentally friendly Protectors prevent the side plate LP Original Model
11" Quinto Siam Oak construction
• Fiberglass layer added to the hardware from marking or 11" Quinto
inside upper portion of the shell
damaging adjacent drums
LP259X-** • Hand selected, natural to provide additional strength LP259X-1**
LP Salsa Model rawhide heads
• Available in a variety of • Accessory pouch, tuning wrench, LP Original Model
11 3⁄4" Conga and LP Lug Lube included 11 3⁄4" Conga
• LP Comfort Curve II Rims wood finishes
LP252X-**
• ⁄16" diameter tuning lugs
5 • LP222X-**/LP259X-**/LP252X-** LP252X-1**
LP Salsa Model LP Original Model
12 1⁄ 2" Tumbadora 12 1⁄ 2" Tumbadora

** BK=Black, Chrome
** AW=Natural Finish, Gold Tone
RD=Red, Chrome
AWC=Natural Finish, Chrome
WH=White, Chrome
DW=Wine Red Finish, Chrome
When ordering, specify
When ordering, specify color by
color by adding the color
adding the color abbreviation
abbreviation after the
after the model number.
model number.
Example - LP Salsa Model
Example - LP Original
Tumbadora in Wine Red Finish:
Model Tumbadora in Red
LP252X-DW.
Finish: LP252X-1RD.

AW BK

LP222X-1BK
LP252X-1BK RD
AWC
LP259X-1BK

WH

ProCare
DW

Integrated Shell
LP ORIGINAL MODEL ProCare
Integrated Shell
Protectors
Protectors
Shown on Each Shown on Each
Color Swatch Virtually unchanged since their introduction in the 1960’s, LP Original Model Congas Color Swatch
have become the standard fiberglass conga of Salsa players the world over.

• 28" tall congas are the ideal height • LP Comfort Curve II Rims • LP ProCare Integrated Shell
LP222X-AW for the seated player Protectors that prevent the side
LP252X-AW
• ⁄ " diameter tuning lugs
5
16
plate hardware from marking or
• Extra wide bottom aids in stability • Reinforced LP Heart Side Plates damaging adjacent drums
LP259X-AW and enhances the drum’s low and
mid range tones • LP fiberglass shells have a steel • Accessory pouch, tuning wrench,
ring embedded at the bearing and LP Lug Lube included
• Hand selected, natural (top) edge of the drum shell for
rawhide heads added strength and stability • LP222X-1**/LP259X-1**/
LP252X-1**
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LP MATADOR ®

The LP Matador Conga line from Latin Percussion is ideal for the working musician who
desires good sound and quality at a moderate price level.

LP MATADOR LP MATADOR CUSTOM

WOOD
LP MATADOR WOOD CONGAS WOOD

SPECIFICATIONS
• 30" tall, crafted of kiln dried, • LP ProCare shell protectors Matching
SPECIFICATIONS
environmentally friendly Siam Oak Bongos
M750S-**
• Natural rawhide heads on page 32 M846S-**
LP Matador Wood
• Matador Soft Strike Rims which • Tuning wrench included LP Matador Custom Series
offer extra playing comfort
11" Quinto • M750S-**/M752S-**/M754S-** Quinto & Conga Set
• ⁄ " diameter tuning lugs
NEW!
5
16 with Double Stand
M752S-**
LP Matador Wood • Uniquely shaped “horned” M850S-**
11 3⁄4" Conga side plates LP Matador Custom Series
11" Quinto
M754S-**
LP Matador Wood M852S-**
12 1⁄ 2" Tumbadora LP Matador Custom Series
M846S-LBB
LP MATADOR
NEW! 11 3/4" Conga
M854S-**
FIBERGLASS LP Matador Custom Series
LP Matador Basket 12 1/2" Tumbadora
SPECIFICATIONS Conga Stand
M650S-*** on page 98
** SBB=Satin Blonde
LP Matador Fiberglass CPRB=Chili Pepper Red
11" Quinto LBB=Latin Blue
M652S-***
When ordering, specify
LP Matador Fiberglass color by adding the color
11 3⁄4" Conga abbreviation after the
M754S-W M750S-W
M654S-*** M752S-W model number.
LP Matador Fiberglass Example - LP Custom
Wood Conga in Latin Blue:
12 1⁄ 2" Tumbadora
M852S-LBB.

** ABW=Almond Brown Wood, Chrome

AW=Natural Wood, Gold Tone
AWC=Natural Wood, Chrome
LP MATADOR
BKWC=Black Wood, Chrome
BLWC=Royal Blue Wood, Chrome
RW=Blaze Red Wood, Gold Tone
W=Dark Brown Wood, Chrome
CUSTOM SBB
*** BK=Black, Chrome
RD=Red, Chrome
WH=White, Chrome The LP Matador Custom Conga line features the
KR=Raul Rekow Series
same high Matador quality at a special price.
When ordering, specify color by adding
the color abbreviation after the model
number. Example - LP Matador • 30" tall, crafted of kiln dried, CPRB
Tumbadora Wood Conga in Natural environmentally friendly Siam
Wood Finish: M754S-AW. Oak

Matching
• Matador Soft Strike Rims which
offer extra playing comfort
M650S-KR Bongos
ABW BK M654S-KR on page 33 • ⁄ " diameter tuning lugs
5
16 LBB
M652S-KR
AW • Uniquely shaped “horned”
side plates

NEW!
LP MATADOR FIBERGLASS
AWC RD
CONGAS • LP ProCare shell protectors
BKWC
• 28" tall, fiberglass bodies and steel • Available in the Raul Rekow • Uniquely shaped “horned” side • Natural rawhide heads
BLWC WH hardware combine for a truly signature series green glitter finish plates • Tuning wrench included
durable conga
RW
• ⁄ " diameter tuning lugs
5
16 • Natural rawhide heads • M846S-**/M850S-**/
• Matador Soft Strike Rims which • ProCare shell protectors • Tuning wrench included M852S-**/M854S-**
W KR offer extra playing comfort M854S-LBB
• M650S-***/M652S-***/M654S-***
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LP ASPIRE LP ASPIRE
WOOD WOOD SETS

SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS

LPA610-** DOUBLE STAND

LP Aspire Wood LPA646-**
10" Quinto LP Aspire 10" & 11"
LPA611-** Conga Set, Wood
LP Aspire Wood with Double Stand
11" Conga LPA647-**
LPA612-** LP Aspire 11" & 12"
LP Aspire Wood Conga Set, Wood
12" Tumbadora with Double Stand
BASKET STANDS
** AW=Natural Wood, Black LPA646B-**
DW=Dark Wood, Black LP Aspire 10" & 11"
RW=Red Wood, Black Conga Set, Wood,
Two Universal Basket
When ordering, specify color by
Stands
adding the color abbreviation
after the model number. LPA647B-**
Example - LP Aspire LP Aspire 11" & 12"
Tumbadora Wood Conga in Conga Set, Wood,
Natural Wood Finish:
Two Universal Basket
LPA612-AW.
Stands

** AW=Natural Wood, Black

LPA646-AW DW=Dark Wood, Black
RW=Red Wood, Black
AW
When ordering, specify
LPA646B-AW color by adding the color
LPA612-AW abbreviation after the
LPA610-AW
model number.
LPA611-AW Example - LP Aspire Wood
Conga Set in Natural Wood
DW Finish with Double Stand:
LPA646-AW.

RW
LP ASPIRE ®
LP ASPIRE AW

LP Aspire Wood Congas are ideal for students, hobbyists, These congas are the same as those featured on the previous page but they have been DW
and aspiring musicians. They provide great value at combined as sets with stands for easy ordering convenience at excellent price points.
affordable prices. RW
• The LP Aspire wood conga sets are • Both are available with either a • LPA646-**/LPA647-**/
available in two sizes: chrome plated, height adjustable LPA646B-**/LPA647B-**
• 28" tall, crafted from kiln • EZ Curve Rims which have Matching - 10" and 11" LP Aspire Double Conga Stand or
dried, environmentally friendly improved strength, a unique skin Bongos - 11" and 12" two height adjustable, black
Siam Oak wire channel, and a curved surface on page 34 powder coated Universal Basket
that provides great playing comfort Stands
• Black, powder coated LP Aspire
side plates • Natural rawhide tucked heads
• ⁄32" diameter tuning lugs
9
• Tuning wrench included
• LPA610-**/LPA611-**/LPA612-**
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CONGAS CONGAS

LP ASPIRE
LP Aspire Fiberglass Congas are ideal for students, beginners, and aspiring musicians.
They provide great value at an affordable price and are crafted from fiberglass.

• 28" tall, fiberglass congas, more

durable than their wood
LP ASPIRE counterparts, makes them LP ASPIRE
SANTANA SERIES FIBERGLASS SETS
perfectly suited for the rigors of
SPECIFICATIONS
educational and school use SPECIFICATIONS

LPA625F-SNG • EZ Curve Rims, which have LPA610F-**

Santana Series Quinto & improved strength, a unique skin LP Aspire Fiberglass
Conga Set with Stand, wire channel, and a curved surface 10" Quinto
Gold Tone which provides greater playing
comfort than traditional rims LPA611F-**
LPA622F-SNG LP Aspire Fiberglass
Santana Series Tumba, • Black, powder coated LP Aspire 11" Conga
Gold Tone side plates
LPA612F-**
LPA602F-SNG • ⁄ " diameter tuning lugs
9
32
LP Aspire Fiberglass
Santana Series Bongo, • Natural rawhide tucked heads 12" Tumbadora
Gold Tone DOUBLE STAND
• Tuning wrench included
• LPA610F-**/LPA611F-**/ LPA646F-**
LPA612F-** LP Aspire 10" & 11"
LPA625F-SNG
LPA610F-RD LPA612F-RD Conga Set, Fiberglass
with Double Stand
Matching LPA611F-RD
Bongos LPA647F-**
on page 34 LP Aspire 11" & 12"
Conga Set, Fiberglass
with Double Stand

** BK=Black Fiberglass, Black

RD=Red Fiberglass, Black
When ordering, specify
color by adding the color
abbreviation after the
model number.
LP Aspire Fiberglass Congas are also available as sets that Example - LP Aspire
LPA622F-SNG Fiberglass Conga in
include stands for easy ordering convenience at excellent Red Fiberglass Finish
with Double Stand:
price points. LPA646F-RD.
LPA646F-RD

LP ASPIRE • The LP Aspire fiberglass conga

sets are available in two sizes:
- 10" and 11"
• Available with a chrome-plated,
height adjustable LP Aspire
Double Conga Stand BK
SANTANA CONGAS & BONGOS - 11" and 12"
• LPA646F-**/LPA647F-**
RD

Celebrating the career of Carlos Santana, Latin Percussion introduces these

exclusive Santana commemorative design, fabric wrapped, fiberglass drums.

CONGAS BONGOS
CP CONGAS CP 9" & 10" COMBO
CONGA SET
FIBERGLASS SET
• 28" tall, fiberglass drum • 6 ⁄ " and 8" natural rawhide heads
3
4
• 9" & 10" diameter rims, perfect • EZ Curve Rims SPECIFICATIONS
• Gold tone hardware • Gold tone hardware for first time players
• Natural rawhide heads CP636-WRB
• EZ Curve Rims • EZ Curve Rims • 27" shell height CP 9" & 10" Combo Conga
CP636-WRB • Perfect for young musicians in
• Available in: 10" Quinto, and • Cuban-style, steel bottoms • Height adjustable double stand elementary and middle school Set, Fiberglass
11" Conga set with stand (from 33" to 451⁄2") with Double Stand
and a 12" Tumba
• ⁄ " diameter tuning lugs
9
32
• CP636-WRB
• LPA602F-SNG • Made of durable, lightweight
• LPA625F-SNG/LPA622F-SNG LPA602-SNG fiberglass
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LP JR. CONGAS WB CARIBE CONGA

LP Jr. Congas are great as an addition to a drum kit, Novices and pros alike enjoy the big sound that comes
a multi-percussion set-up, or for accenting or soloing. in this small package.

LP JR. CONGAS WB CARIBE CONGA

WOOD OR FIBERGLASS • Set includes one 8" diameter • Tuning wrench, and • 21" tall with a 9" head • Black EZ Curve Rim, more WOOD
comfortable than traditional
SPECIFICATIONS
drum and one 9" diameter drum LP Lug Lube included • Perfect drum for young players style rims SPECIFICATIONS
just starting out or for more
LP-JRX-*
• Sound that is a cross between a • LP-JRX-*/LP-JRX-1** experienced players looking for • Convenient carry strap WB2040
bata drum, a bongo, and a conga LP-JRX-1RD
LP Jr. Congas a drum small enough to strap WB Caribe Conga
Wood • Compact 15" tall size makes them over the shoulder
• Tuning wrench included Natural Wood Finish, Black
LP-JRX-1**
easy to transport and incorporate
• Crafted from kiln dried, • WB2040/WB2041 WB2041
into a drum kit WB2040 WB2041
LP Jr. Congas environmentally friendly WB Caribe Conga
Fiberglass • Crafted of kiln dried, Siam Oak Dark Wood Finish, Black
environmentally friendly
Siam Oak, or fiberglass
* AW=Natural Wood, Chrome
DW=Wine Red Wood, Chrome • Hardware similar to full size
** BK=Black Fiberglass, Chrome LP congas, including LP Heart
RD=Red Fiberglass, Chrome
WH=White Fiberglass, Chrome

When ordering, specify color by

adding the color abbreviation
Side Plates, and LP Comfort
Curve II Rims
• LP chrome plated, height
adjustable conga stand with
LP CONGA ACCESSORIES
after the model number.
LP-JRX-AW
double braced legs
Example - LP Jr. Congas in LP LUG LUBE LP RUBBER CONGA FEET LP PROCARE INTEGRATED
Natural Wood Finish: SHELL PROTECTORS LP CONGA
LP-JRX-AW. • Mineral-oil based lubricant • Slips snugly onto the bottom of ACCESSORIES
protects the threads of lugs and any conga shell • Designed to keep drums looking
nuts without odor or mess new by preventing the nicks and SPECIFICATIONS
• Raises the drum approximately scratches that can occur when
• Extends life and reliability of 1" above the ground, creating a congas collide
LP238
tuning lugs solid, stable playing position, and LP Lug Lube
AW
• LP238 allowing the volume and bass • Streamlined, integrated design LP637
tones to escape allows for easy tuning without
LP Rubber Conga Feet
DW the need for removal
• Four hard rubber feet are connected LP628G
by an adjustable cord to prevent • Simply remove the lugs and LP Galaxy ProCare
separation or loss replace the existing washers
BK Integrated Shell Protectors
• High grade rubber will not • Use the Galaxy model LP628
scratch or mar the finish of a ProCare Protectors for the
RD LP238 LP ProCare Integrated
drum or the floor LP Galaxy Congas
Shell Protectors
• LP637 • Use regular ProCare Protectors for LP525
all other LP brand congas
WH LP Percussionist
• Packaged six to a set Survival Tool Kit

LP JAMMERS CONGA LP628G In Use

• LP628G/LP628
Patent Pending

LP PERCUSSIONIST
LP JAMMERS CONGA • Reduced sized instrument • Retains the shape of a traditional LP637 In Use
SURVIVAL TOOL KIT
WOOD perfect for amateur playing conga with bent stave wood
and educational use construction offering quality • Durable black pouch, one
SPECIFICATIONS and durability LP628 compact ratchet, one 9⁄16" and
• 20" high with 8" pre-tuned plastic one 1⁄2" deep socket, and one
LPJ120-** head; carrying strap included for • Available in two wood finishes bottle of LP Lug Lube
LP Jammers Conga easy transportation that add color while allowing the
Natural Wood Finish beauty of the wood grain to show • Contains everything needed
through to tune congas, bongos, or any
other instrument with a 9⁄16"
• LPJ120-** or 1⁄2" nut
LP637
• Pouch also has five inner
pockets and a convenient
AW carry cord
DW LP525 • LP525
LPJ120-AW

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CONGAS

CONGA CONSTRUCTION CONGA SELECTION GUIDE

The experience gained from over 40 years of manufacturing professional level percussion Wood Congas
Model Head Shell Internal Tuning Lug Head Side Plate Hardware Rim ProCare
products is apparent in the unequalled quality of every conga drum from Latin Percussion. Name Size Diameter Material Height Reinforcement Diameter Material Shape Finish Type Integrated Conga
Pins Shell Protectors
We have incorporated years of research, decades of development, and numerous structural
CONGA LP Giovanni Quinto 11"
CONSTRUCTION subtleties into our wood and fiberglass drums, making them the best by design. Palladium Conga 1134⁄ " North Extended Collar
Series Tumba 1212⁄ " American 32" ✓ 3
8⁄" Rawhide LP Heart Gold Tone Comfort ✓
Super Tumba 14" Ash Curve II
LP Galaxy Requinto 934⁄ "
Cross Section WOOD CONGAS CONGA HARDWARE Giovanni Quinto 11" North Extended Collar
Series Conga 1134⁄ " American 30" ✓ 3
8⁄" Rawhide LP Heart Gold Tone Comfort ✓
of a LP Galaxy Our drums are made from the highest quality woods possible: Care is taken to ensure that all edges are smooth. LP Galaxy Tumbadora 1212⁄ " Ash Curve II
Giovanni Series select North American Ash, rich European Beech, and Siam tuning lugs are 3⁄8" in diameter and are 40% stronger than LP Classic Quinto 11"
Oak, all chosen for sound quality and durability. Before standard tuning lugs. Other LP and Matador tuning lugs are Model Conga 1134⁄ " Siam Oak 30" ✓ 5
⁄ "
16 Rawhide LP Heart Gold Tone Comfort ✓
Conga manufacturing, the wood is kiln dried to ensure high 5
⁄16" in diameter; LP Aspire tuning lugs are 9⁄32" in diameter. Tumbadora 1212⁄ " Chrome Curve II
structural integrity and long life. Trademarked LP Heart Side Plates, crafted of gas-welded, LP Salsa Quinto 11"
Once seasoned, the wood is cut into precisely measured heavy-gauge steel, evenly distribute the load on the drum Model Conga 1134⁄ " Siam Oak 28" ✓ 5
⁄ "
16 Rawhide LP Heart Gold Tone Comfort ✓
1 Steel strips called staves. These are layered into multiple plies and shell. Matador Congas receive “horn-shaped” side plates and Tumbadora 121⁄2" Chrome Curve II
Reinforcement glued together to resemble a sandwich (see diagram below). LP Aspire models have smaller versions of the Heart design. LP Jr. Congas Jr. Conga 8" & 9" Siam Oak 15" ✓ 5
⁄ "
16 Rawhide LP Heart Chrome Comfort
Pins A steam press bends them into the shape of the drum. All of our tuning lugs have precision-cut threads for smooth Curve II
LP’s custom-designed machines create a compound-miter tuning and long life. They have been heat-treated for LP Matador Quinto 11"
cut, aiding in the proper joining of the wood and ensuring maximum strength and durability. Wood Conga 1134⁄ " Siam Oak 30" ✓ 5
⁄ " Rawhide Matador Gold Tone Soft ✓
2 Fiberglass Tumbadora 1212⁄ "
16
Horned Chrome Strike
Reinforced Layer that the shell is extremely durable.
The staves are glued and hammered together to form the LP Matador Quinto 11"
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Custom Conga 1134⁄ " Siam Oak 30" ✓ 5
⁄ "
16 Rawhide Matador Gold Tone Soft ✓
3 Three Ply Stave shell. Internal steel reinforcement pins eliminate the need for Wood Tumbadora 1212⁄ " Horned Chrome Strike
bands around the exterior of the drum. This process is unique
Construction to LP and creates a drum with superior structural integrity. LP Aspire Quinto 10"
Conga 11" Siam Oak 28" ✓ 9
⁄ "
32 Rawhide LP Aspire Matte EZ Curve
Each drum is examined, placed onto a lathe, and turned Tumbadora 12" Heart Black
4 Interior into its final form. Each conga is painstakingly sanded to a
Backing Plate LP Jammers Conga 10" Siam Oak 20" Plastic Tacked
smooth finish. Special attention is paid to the drum’s bearing Traditional LP Aspire Matador LP Extended
(upper) edge. This extra care enhances the overall sound World Beat Matte
Rim EZ Curve Soft Strike Collar Comfort Caribe Conga Conga 9" Siam Oak 21" 5
⁄ " Rawhide Rectangular Black EZ Curve
5 LP Heart quality and keeps the head from tearing. After sanding, the Rim Rim Curve II Rim and
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Side Plate shell appears seamless. LP Comfort

On LP brand wood congas, a layer of fiberglass is added Curve II Rim
Fiberglass Congas
6 LP Comfort to the inside of the shell where the side-plates are located (see Steel Rim ProCare
diagram below). This increases the strength of the drum shell RIM EVOLUTION Model Size Head Shell Height Reinforced Tuning Lug Head Side Plate Hardware Integrated Conga
Curve II Rim Name Diameter Material Bearing Edge Diameter Material Shape Finish Type Shell Protectors
at the highest stress area. The interior is then sealed with a
Hand drums have always used traditional-style steel rims.
7 3/8" Diameter special finish to prevent moisture absorption, allowing the drum LP Galaxy Requinto 934⁄ "
The flat, upright design (see Figure 1) of these rims can be Fiberglass Quinto 11" Fiberglass Extended Collar
to stand up to harsh playing conditions and climate changes.
Tuning Lug especially hard on a player’s hands. Conga 1134⁄ " with Kevlar 30" ✓ 3
⁄"
8 Rawhide LP Heart Gold Tone Comfort ✓
A special stain is then applied, by hand, to the exterior. Tumbadora 1212⁄ " Curve II
After years of research, we introduced the patented LP
This stain is designed to enhance the grain patterns of the
8 LP ProCare Comfort Curve Rim. Its curved top eliminated the hard LP Patato Quinto 11"
wood or to add color. Multiple coats of polyurethane are Model Conga 1134⁄ " Fiberglass 30" ✓ 5
⁄ " Rawhide LP Heart Chrome Comfort ✓
Integrated edge and minimized the pain caused by traditional-style 16
then applied to seal the wood. Each coat is hand sanded Tumbadora 1212⁄ " Curve II
Shell Protector rims. It moved the major impact point away from the palm
between applications, providing a glass-like sheen. LP Accents Requinto 934⁄ "
of the hand to the heel of the hand. The LP Comfort Curve
rim met with rave reviews. Series Quinto 11" Extended Collar
FIBERGLASS CONGAS Conga 1134⁄ " Fiberglass 30" ✓ 5
⁄ "
16 Rawhide LP Heart Gold Tone Comfort ✓
Continued research resulted in the finest rim in the Tumbadora 1212⁄ " Curve II
The construction of fiberglass drums was first popularized world – the LP Comfort Curve II Rim (see Figure 4). This LP Original Quinto 11"
and refined by Latin Percussion in the 1960s. These drums have updated and patented design has a broad top edge with a Model Conga 1134⁄ " Fiberglass 28" ✓ 5
⁄ "
16 Rawhide LP Heart Chrome Comfort ✓
traveled the world and become renowned for their strength, gentle, large radius curve that takes the pain out of playing Tumbadora 1212⁄ " Curve II
beauty, and loud, bright sound. They begin with drum molds and reduces calluses. The high-strength steel is 4 mm thick LP Jr. Congas Jr. Conga 8" & 9" Fiberglass 15" ✓ 5
⁄ "
16 Rawhide LP Heart Chrome Comfort
that are maintained to assure the highest quality finish. and its unique design and high-tech construction makes Curve II
Colored, liquid gelcoat is applied to the inside of the mold to a it the strongest rim manufactured. LP Matador Quinto 11"
carefully controlled thickness, creating a drum that has a long Further research has resulted in a modification to the Fiberglass Conga 1134⁄ " Fiberglass 28" 5
⁄ "
16 Rawhide Matador Chrome Soft ✓
lasting, deep color. Comfort Curve II Rim. The Extended Collar Comfort Curve II Tumbadora 1212⁄ " Horned Strike
Alternating layers of matte and woven fiberglass are Rim extends the distance between the bearing edge and the LP Aspire Quinto 10"
applied by hand, using the finest, virgin rim. This breakthrough allows for increased tonal range Santana Conga 11" Fiberglass 28" ⁄ "
9
32 Rawhide LP Aspire Gold Tone EZ Curve
while providing even greater comfort (see Figure 4). Series Tumbadora 12" Heart
fiberglass. A high fiberglass-to-polyester
6 resin ratio makes the congas stronger Matador drums have Matador Soft Strike Rims which LP Aspire Quinto 10"
and less prone to warping. “Percussive” offer more playing comfort (see Figure 3). LP Aspire drums Conga 11" Fiberglass 28" ⁄ "
9
32 Rawhide LP Aspire Matte EZ Curve
Tumbadora 12" Heart Black
testing is performed to make sure offer the LP Aspire EZ Curve Rims (see Figure 2). The
there are no air voids in the shell redesigned LP Aspire EZ Curve Rim has a rolled interior
3 7 that would weaken it. edge that holds the skinwire firm and even. Matador rims
1
Only LP brand fiberglass are crafted of heavier gauge steel than LP Aspire. Both rims
conga shells have a steel ring styles are more rounded in shape than traditional rims,
5 embedded at the bearing edge of making them less painful to play.
8 each drum for added strength,
keeping the drum round and able
2 4 to withstand years of road abuse.

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