Evans EC1175e - Conga TRI-center Extended 11 3/4
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Essential Information About the Evans Tri-Center Conga Head
Essential Information About the Evans Tri-Center Conga Head
- Reproduces the bright, full sound and feel of an animal skin, without the drawbacks of natural skins
- "Tri-Center" design: weighted center to reinforce the fundamental tone and stabilize tuning
- Reduces unwanted overtones for a cleaner, more focused sound both live and in the studio
- Extended collar designed to fit larger diameter counterhoops depending on the model
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
The Evans Tri-Center Conga series follows the line of high-end synthetic heads designed for discerning percussionists: maintaining the response and presence of a traditional skin while gaining consistency, humidity resistance, and ease of maintenance.
Who This Drum/Instrument Is For
This conga head is suitable for percussionists from beginners to advanced players seeking a precise sound, a solid fundamental, and fewer overtones. Ideal for Afro-Cuban, salsa, Latin jazz, funk, and pop contexts where definition and tuning stability are essential.
Features and Innovations
The Tri-Center principle adds mass to the center of the head to emphasize the fundamental note and limit secondary resonances. The extended hoop improves seating on certain hoops and counterhoops, with dedicated references depending on compatible LP and Toca series.
Sound
Uncoated, the head delivers a sharp attack, clear projection, and bright high frequencies while retaining body thanks to the weighted center. The result: cleaner open tones, more defined slaps, and better clarity in the mix, with fewer unwanted effects related to climatic variations.
Technical specifications
| Skin type | Synthetic | Diameter | 11.75 " |
| Color | Natural | ||
| Treatment | uncoated | Effect | minimizes overtones and enhances the fundamental tone |
| Plies | 2 | Collar | extended hoop designed for larger counterhoops depending on the model |
| Technology | standard | EC1100, EC1175, EC1250 | for LP Classic models with "Comfort Curve" hoops and Toca Professional models with "Easy Play" hoops |
| Type | synthetic conga head "Tri-Center" (weighted center) | EC0975, EC110E, EC1175E, EC1250E | for LP Giovanni models with "Extended Collar" hoops |
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Questions frequently asked
Which conga accepts an Evans EC1175e 11 3/4 inch drumhead?
The EC1175E model is designed for LP Giovanni congas equipped with "Extended Collar" hoops. Its extended hoop is made to fit larger corresponding counter hoops.
Is the EC1175e drumhead compatible with LP Classic congas?
LP Classic models with "Comfort Curve" hoops use the EC1100, EC1175, and EC1250 models, but not the EC1175E.
What sound does the Tri-Center technology bring to a conga?
The added weight in the center emphasizes the fundamental note. Secondary overtones are reduced, which promotes cleaner open tones. The slaps gain definition thanks to this construction.
How many plies does this conga drumhead have?
This uncoated synthetic drumhead is built with 2 plies. This design retains a crisp attack and clear projection.
Is this drumhead suitable for salsa and Latin jazz?
Its control of overtones and solid fundamental make it suitable for Afro-Cuban, salsa, and Latin jazz settings. Stability against humidity changes helps maintain tuning.
