Meinl Percussion Ramon Mongo Santamaria MSA1212AWA Conga 12 1/2″

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 honour our friend and his life’s work with his MEINL Artist Series Mongo Santamaria Congas.

Specs :
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 Tumba:
12.5″
Height Conga:
30″
Includes:
MEINL Conga Saver (TH,US patent)
MEINL Conga Handle
MEINL Soundpads
Accessory Pouch
L-shaped Tuning Key
Tune Up Oil