Latin Percussion LPA601-AW Aspire 6-3/4" & 8" Bongos, Natural
The LPA601-AW Aspire is a pair of 6-3/4-inch and 8-inch bongos in a natural finish, fitted with rawhide heads, EZ Curve rims and Cuban-style bottoms. LP aims them at students, hobbyists and players ready for a real pair without going top of the line.
What sets it apart
- 6-3/4 and 8-inch rawhide heads
- EZ Curve rims, easy on the hands
- 9/32-inch lugs, Cuban-style steel bottoms
- Tuning wrench included, matching congas
Stage-size bongos
With a 6-3/4-inch macho and an 8-inch hembra, the Aspire pair has common sizes for adult bongos. The gap between the two drums is wide enough for the martillo to speak clearly in two voices: a high drum that cracks and a lower one that answers.
EZ Curve rims round off the edge under the fingers, a comfort that counts when you practise for an hour straight.
Simple to look after
The shells are Siam oak or jamjuree depending on the finish, and the hardware is black powder coated. The 9/32-inch lugs adjust with the supplied wrench.
LP also offers these bongos in Vintage Sunburst, dark wood and Siam Walnut, as well as a Black Magic sparkle finish from the Santana collection.
Specifications
| Head sizes | 6-3/4 in. and 8 in. |
|---|---|
| Heads | Natural rawhide |
| Shells | Siam oak or jamjuree |
| Rims | EZ Curve |
| Lugs | 9/32 in., Cuban-style steel bottoms |
| Finish | Natural |
What it's for
- Students moving up to a full pair
- Salsa and Latin bands
- Duo with guitar
- Paired with Aspire congas
Compared with other manufacturers
Other makers offer wood bongos of similar size:
| Maker | Model | Notable feature |
|---|---|---|
| Meinl | HB100VSB | 6.75 and 8 in., hand-selected buffalo |
| Toca | Traditional Series Bongos | 7 and 8-1/2 in., extended collar |
| Toca | Player's Series Wood Bongos 7" & 8.5" | Two-ply, entry level |
| LP | Aspire Bongos 6-3/4" & 8" | EZ Curve rims, natural finish |
Frequently asked questions
- Are bongos and congas the same?
- No: bongos are two small joined drums played between the knees; congas are large single drums played standing or on a stand.
- What do bongos sound like?
- High and dry: the macho cracks, the hembra answers lower, especially in rolls.
- Are bongos Cuban?
- Yes, they come from eastern Cuba and sit at the heart of Cuban son, and later salsa.
- How do you play bongos?
- Seated, bongos between the knees, macho on the left for a right-handed player; start with the martillo, an eight-stroke pattern.
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