Latin Percussion LPA640A - CONGA HEAD ASPIRE QUINTO 10"

Name: LPA640A - CONGA HEAD ASPIRE QUINTO 10"
Brand: Latin Percussion
SKU: 14870
Price: 75.00 EUR
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EAN : 0731201562935

Latin Percussion

Essential Information About the LP Aspire Conga Head

Natural Untanned Buffalo Skin for an authentic feel and dynamic response
Good Entry-Level Quality, ideal for maintenance or original replacement
Wide Compatibility with several LP rims, including the Aspire, Highline, and City series
Format Suited for EZ Curve Rims, with specific crown and rim dimensions

LPA640A - CONGA HEAD ASPIRE QUINTO 10"

75,00 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

Reference price

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

These LP Aspire heads are part of Latin Percussion's "accessible" offering, designed to equip congas focused on practice, rehearsal, and learning. They prioritize reliability, availability, and a natural feel, while remaining budget-friendly.

Target Audience for This Drum/Instrument

This conga head is particularly suitable for beginner to intermediate percussionists seeking a simple and effective replacement. It adapts to many styles (Latin, Afro-Cuban, pop, reggae) as long as a natural sound and good playing sensitivity are desired.

Features and Innovations

Compatibility depends directly on the rim used: the rims determine the outer diameter of the head, while the indicated size corresponds to the crown diameter at the bevels. EZ Curve Rims differ from professional rims by having a smaller crown and rim diameter, a point to verify before mounting.

Sound Characteristics

The untanned buffalo skin delivers an organic tone, with a clear attack and a natural grain under the fingers. Depending on tension and rim, you achieve a balance between precise slaps and rounded bass tones, ideal for recreating the "animal skin" behavior on an entry-level setup.

Technical specifications

Skin type	Buffalo	Diameter	10 "
Color	Natural

Type	Conga head	Head height (new condition)	approx. 30 mm
Material	Untanned buffalo skin	Rim	all Highline/Aspire/City EZ Curve conga rims in corresponding sizes
Quality	Entry-level (good quality)	Note	rims determine the outer diameter of the head; size specification refers to the crown diameter at the bevels
Thickness	approx. 1.5 mm	EZ Curve Rims	smaller crown and rim diameter than professional rims

Questions frequently asked

Is the LPA640a compatible with a 10-inch Aspire Quinto conga?

This head is designed for Highline, Aspire, and City conga hoops equipped with an EZ Curve Rim, in the corresponding size. The 10-inch measurement corresponds to the hoop diameter at the bevel.

How to check hoop compatibility before ordering?

The outer diameter of the head is determined by the hoop used. EZ Curve Rims have a smaller hoop and ring diameter than professional rims. Therefore, verifying the type of hoop installed is necessary before fitting.

What material is this quinto head made of?

The membrane is made of about 1.5 mm thick natural untreated buffalo skin.

What sound does an untreated buffalo conga head produce?

The untreated buffalo skin delivers a sharp attack and a natural texture under the fingers. Depending on the tension applied, it allows balancing a precise slap with rounded bass tones.