Description

Ramon Mongo Santamaria was without a doubt one of the most respected conga players ever, and a pioneer of modern Latin Jazz. Ramon recorded dozens of legendary percussion albums. Mongo has 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 with great appreciation and deepest respect that we honorour friend and his life’s work with his MEINL Artist Series Mongo Santamaria Congas.

Features:

• True Skin Buffalo Heads
• 10mm strong tuning lugs
• 4mm rounded SSR-Rims
• Gold tone hardware

Lugs:

• 10 mm strong tuning lugs

Rims:

• 4 mm Rounded

Rim Type:

• SSR

Diameter Conga:

• 11.75

Height Conga:

• 30

Includes:

• MEINL Conga Saver (TH,US patent)
• MEINL Conga Handle
• MEINL Soundpads
• Accessory Pouch
• L-shaped Tuning Key
• Tune Up Oil

Material:

• Two ply American White Ash (Fraxinus americana L.)

Color:

• American White Ash

Finish:

• High Gloss

Head:

• True Skin Buffalo

Hardware:

• Black Powder Coated