LP Conga Galaxy Giovanni

Latin Percussion 11.75" Galaxy Giovanni Conga with Gold Hardware _x000D__x000D_ _x000D__x000D_Rarely does a percussionist reach the level of excellence of Giovanni Hidalgo. He has traveled the globe, performing with Dizzie Gillespie, "El Rey" Tito Puente, Carlos Santana, Paul Simon and the Grateful Dead's Mickey Hart. While Giovanni is known primarily as a Master Conguero, he is brilliant playing all percussion instruments. Ambidextrous, with faultless technical skills and superb musicality, he has created a style all his own. He continuously expands the boundaries of his music. _x000D__x000D_ _x000D__x000D_If the best players had one drum they could take to a gig, what might it be? LP utilized Master Conguero Giovanni Hildago's input to create the exclusive Requinto - the most amazing single conga ever. The combination of the 9" head size, the unique shell contour, and hardware geometry provide the broadest range of tone available in a single drum. It blends deep bass tones, smooth open tones, and clean slaps into one powerful drum. _x000D__x000D_ _x000D__x000D_ * 30" tall drums have resonance, attack, and warmth found in no other conga _x000D__x000D_ * LP Galaxy Giovanni Series Congas yield commanding bass, rich mid tones, and crackling highs with attention-getting projection _x000D__x000D_ * Unique shell design, hand crafted of premium North American Ash wood with a rich, deep gloss finish _x000D__x000D_ * Exclusive construction process using three plies of wood and assembled utilizing internal steel pins for reinforcement _x000D__x000D_ * Patented Extended Collar Comfort Curve II Rims which increase tonal range _x000D__x000D_ * Hand selected, natural rawhide heads _x000D__x000D_ * Reinforced LP Heart Side Plates, each secured with three bolts and a backing plate _x000D__x000D_ * Premium hardware including _x000D__x000D_ * 3/8" diameter tuning lugs _x000D__x000D_ * LP Galaxy patented ProCare Integrated Shell Protectors prevent the side plate hardware from marking or damaging adjacent drums _x000D__x000D_ * Accessory pouch, tuning wrench, and LP Lug Lube included