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NAMM 2014: New Meinl congas and bongs

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By Rhythm magazine published 23 January 2014

Meinl unveil new conga and bongo sets

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FIBERCRAFT SERIES FFB400 FIBERGLASS BONGO 7" MACHO & 8 1/2" HEMBRA

FIBERCRAFT SERIES FFB400 FIBERGLASS BONGO 7" MACHO & 8 1/2" HEMBRA

NAMM 2014: These bongos from Meinl Percussion have a stunning sound reaching from powerful mids to sharp highs. Thanks to their fiberglass shells they are extremely durable and the perfect instrument for the working musician on the road . With True Skin Cow heads, chrome-plated hardware and 8mm strong tuning lugs.

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FIBERCRAFT SERIES CONGA 11" QUINTO

FIBERCRAFT SERIES CONGA 11" QUINTO

NAMM 2014: Meinl’s Fibercraft Congas offer great quality, durability, volume, and they are resistant to climatic changes. They have a great presence and brilliance in sound. Great for live playing and extensive road use. With True Skin buffalo heads, 10 =mm strong tuning lugs, 4mm rounded SSR Rims and chrome plated hardware.

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MARATHON® CLASSIC SERIES CONGA SET

MARATHON® CLASSIC SERIES CONGA SET

NAMM 2014: Comprising an 11" quinto and 11 3/4" conga, Meinl’s Marathon Classic Series Conga Set combines professional features at a very attractive price. This conga set is equipped with a height adjustable double braced tripod stand.

With True skin buffalo heads, 8mm strong tuning lugs, 3mm rounded SSR-Rims, high gloss finish and and Black powder coated hardware

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FIBERCRAFT SERIES CONGA 11" QUINTO

FIBERCRAFT SERIES CONGA 11" QUINTO

NAMM 2104: Meinl Percussion’s Fibercraft Congas offer great quality, durability, volume, and they are resistant to climatic changes. They have a great presence and brilliance in sound. Great for live playing and extensive road use. With True Skin buffalo heads, 10mm strong tuning lugs, 4mm rounded SSR Rims and chrome plated hardware.

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MARATHON® CLASSIC SERIES CONGA 11" QUINTO

MARATHON® CLASSIC SERIES CONGA 11" QUINTO

NAMM 2014: Meinl’s Marathon Classic Series Congas combine professional features at a very attractive price. With True Skin buffalo heads, 8mm strong tuning lugs, 3mm rounded SSR-Rims, black powder coated hardware, high gloss finish.

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RADIAL PLY CONSTRUCTION BONGO 6 3/4" & 8"

RADIAL PLY CONSTRUCTION BONGO 6 3/4" & 8"

NAMM 2014: The new Radial Ply Construction on Meinl’s RAPC bongo was adopted from traditional drumset shell building techniques. It uses several thin layers of wood being formed together to make a super strong shell that is lighter and more resonant. Meinl's patented Free Ride system that allows the bongos to be joined with no holes drilled in the shells. Innovative stuff.

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