Artist Series Ramon Mongo Santamaria 11 3/4" Ramon Mongo Santamaria Conga, American White Ash - MSA1134AWA
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Artist Series Ramon Mongo Santamaria
11 3/4" Ramon Mongo Santamaria Conga, American White Ash - MSA1134AWA
ramon "Mongo" Santamaria
was without a doubt one of the most respected conga players ever, and a pioneer of modern Latin Jazz. During the 50’s his band “Black Cuban Diamonds” laid down the foundation for an outstanding career. Ramon recorded dozens of legendary percussion albums. 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.
Artist Series Ramon Mongo Santamaria
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.
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
- 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