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6.75" and 8" Siam Oak Bongos with Natural Rawhide Heads and EZ Curve Rims
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Affordable Bongo Set in a Designer Finish

You'd never believe a set of bongos could look so good yet cost so little. The LP Aspire Havana Cafe bongos have the authentic tone your Latin rhythms are craving and a sumptuous look that's made to be seen. The Siam oak shells exhibit a pure, crisp, dry tone that's complemented by a set of traditional rawhide heads. LP's acclaimed EZ Curve rims play and perform great, adding to the Havana Cafe bongos' designer looks with their brushed nickel finish. And in true Cuban fashion, each 6.75" and 8" LP Aspire Havana Cafe bongo features a matching metal ring with bottom-accessible 9/32" tuning lugs.

That traditional rawhide sound

Animal skins have been used in percussion instruments since antiquity. The Aspire Havana Cafe series welcomes this tradition with its durable, traditionally voiced rawhide heads. It's a key ingredient in the LP Aspire Havana Cafe bongos' authentic tone and satisfying playing experience.

Easy-playing, easy-tuning rims

How a rim sounds, feels, and tunes is vitally important to a drum's performance. The LP Aspire Havana Cafe series' rolled EZ Curve rims are comfortable on the hands, especially for beginners who are just building their technique, and do a great job at keeping heads firm and even. And in Sweetwater's opinion, they look great with their brushed nickel finish.

A new look for the Aspire series

For decades, the LP Aspire series has provided beginning and touring percussionists with quality instruments at affordable prices. The Havana Cafe series steps up the game with its designer looks. Every instrument in this range is treated to a specialized finishing process for a pronounced presence that belies its wallet-friendly price point.

LP Aspire Havana Cafe Bongos Features:

  • Affordable bongo set in a designer finish
  • 6.75" macho, 8" hembra
  • Real rawhide heads offer an authoritative tone
  • EZ Curve rims are easy on the hands and tune evenly
  • Siam oak (parawood) shells sound great for Latin and world music
  • Luxurious brushed-nickel hardware
  • Cuban-styled bottom ring with standard 9/32" tuning lugs

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Havana Cafe Bono set
  • Size: 6.75", 8"
  • Manufacturer Part Number: LPA601-HC

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Rated 5/5

Bongos

I got the Aspire Bongos for my Grandson and he loved them. Lovely quality, excellent customer service, I highly recommend Sweetwater!!
Rated 5/5

Nice!

I played Bongos when I was a kid I'm 64 years old, I gave away the set I bought when I was a kid.the sound is incredible on these new ones, and if you're an old fart I think it really helps with your coordination and dexterity, for the price they really are a great value and Sweetwater had them to my door two days later!
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Definitely a Keeper!

Flawless! Supreme craftsmanship! If your bongos don't sound great out the box, just tune them to your liking then get blown away—plenty of confusticated how-to videos on the web, but most agree on the tuning basics.
Music background: Been there and done it for over fifty years.
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Bongos

Great sound.
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