Latin Percussion LP274A - CONGA HEAD GALAXY QUINTO 11"
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Essential Information About the LP Hand Picked Conga Head "LP27"
Essential Information About the LP Hand Picked Conga Head "LP27"
- Premium head selected "Hand Picked" for consistent response and good tuning stability
- Untanned buffalo hide for an authentic feel and rich timbre
- Compatibility with LP Z Series and Top Tuning conga rims with extended collar in corresponding sizes
- Important size reference: the "LP27" designation depends on the type of rim and bevels
Manufacturer Information
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Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range
The LP "Hand Picked" heads align with Latin Percussion's historical approach: offering high-end consumables tailored to the demands of stage and studio percussionists. This premium selection aims to provide a more homogeneous head, designed to get the best out of LP congas equipped with modern rim systems.
Target Audience for This Drum/Instrument
This conga head is intended for intermediate to professional percussionists who want to experience the behavior of a natural skin with precise tactile sensations. It is particularly suitable for Afro-Cuban styles, salsa, Latin jazz, funk, and world music, wherever articulation, harmonics, and dynamics need to remain vibrant.
Features and Innovations
Compatibility depends directly on the rims: these heads are designed for LP Z Series conga rims and Top Tuning rims with extended collar, in the corresponding sizes, which correspond to the so-called "LP27" heads. Essential advice: rims determine the outer diameter of the head, while the indicated size corresponds to the crown diameter at the bevels. For the same crown diameter, the outer diameter of "LP26/M26" heads is 9.5 mm smaller than that of "LP27" conga heads.
Sound
The untanned buffalo hide emphasizes an organic sound, with a clear attack and a dense harmonic spectrum. Typically, you get deep lows, expressive open tones, and slaps that "bite" without becoming too dry, provided tuning and ambient humidity are adjusted as with any natural skin.
Technical specifications
| Skin type | Buffalo | Diameter | 11 " |
| Color | Natural | ||
| Selection | Hand Picked | Rim | all LP Z Series and Top Tuning conga rims (extended collar) in corresponding sizes |
| Thickness | approximately 1.5 mm | Corresponding head type | "LP27" heads |
| Head height (new condition) | approximately 33 mm | Size advice | rims determine the outer diameter of the head; the size specification corresponds to the crown diameter at the bevels |
| Material | untanned buffalo hide | Comparison | for the same crown diameter, the outer diameter of "LP26/M26" heads is 9.5 mm smaller than the outer diameter of "LP27" conga heads |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the LP274A drumhead compatible with an LP Z Series conga?
This drumhead is designed for LP Z Series conga hoops of the corresponding size, as well as for Top Tuning systems with extended collar. It belongs to the "LP27" drumhead size category.
What is the difference between an LP27 and an LP26/M26 drumhead?
At the same hoop diameter, the outer diameter of an LP26/M26 drumhead is 9.5 mm smaller than that of an LP27 drumhead. The choice should therefore be based on the conga hoop, which determines the necessary outer diameter.
What sound does this untanned buffalo drumhead offer?
The untanned buffalo drumhead promotes a clear attack and a dense harmonic spectrum. The low end can remain deep, while the open tones and slaps retain expressiveness depending on tuning and humidity.
What is the thickness of the LP274A drumhead?
The stated thickness is approximately 1.5 mm, with a height of about 33 mm when new.
For which styles is this conga drumhead suitable?
This model is suitable for intermediate to professional percussionists playing mainly Afro-Cuban, salsa, Latin jazz, funk, or world music styles. Its Hand Picked selection is intended for LP congas equipped with modern hoops.
