The "Congas" are the most popular percussion in the world. At the beginning these instruments were built digging a trunk and attaching a Cow-hide on one side. The tuning were made putting a candle inside the shell drying the cow-hide till the right tuning was reached. Initially used in the Yuruba and Folk Afro-cuban music the congas are now a must for ... Read more »
The "Congas" are the most popular percussion in the world. At the beginning these instruments were built digging a trunk and attaching a Cow-hide on one side. The tuning were made putting a candle inside the shell drying the cow-hide till the right tuning was reached. Initially used in the Yuruba and Folk Afro-cuban music the congas are now a must for all percussionist in every music style from Latin to Pop. The FUENTE Series is the top line of SOUNDSATION Congas. All Shells are 100% SIAM OAK and the professional Chrome hardware includes triangular Lugs with 3 fixing points for a precise and lasting tuning. To improve the quality of the sound every unit is equpped with Natural Heads. The Professional Stand and the tuning key is included in each pack. Collapse text