{"product_id":"meinl-wkt1212bw-artist-series-william-kachiro-tumba-12-1-2-blue-wave-409188","title":"Artist Series William Kachiro Tumba 12 1\/2\" \/REMO® Black Calfskin Skyndeep Heads - Blue Wave","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context and Positioning Within the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally from Santurce (Puerto Rico), William \"Kachiro\" Thompson has established himself as a reference for congas and bongos in modern salsa, with a massive presence in both studio and live settings. To meet this intensive use and the diversity of contexts (club, festival, stadium, tour, sessions), MEINL developed the Artist Series instruments that combine a strong aesthetic identity with performance-oriented design choices. This conga is positioned within a range designed for demanding percussionists seeking an expressive, reliable instrument that is immediately \"recording ready.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho This Drum\/Instrument Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis conga is primarily aimed at \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to expert percussionists\u003c\/strong\u003e who want consistent response, good tuning stability, and playing comfort suited for long sessions. It is perfectly suited for styles where the conga must speak clearly and remain articulate: \u003cstrong\u003esalsa\u003c\/strong\u003e, son, timba, Latin jazz, reggaeton (in acoustic approach), funk, and contemporary music whenever a warm yet precise tone is desired. For a motivated beginner musician, it also represents an excellent \"long-term\" choice: an instrument that won't be outgrown and that supports technical development (open tones, slaps, heel-toe, ghost notes).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Innovations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe design emphasizes robustness and consistency. The \u003cstrong\u003esolid 10 mm resonance shells\u003c\/strong\u003e ensure a stable structure, helping the instrument maintain its sonic character despite temperature changes, transport, and playing intensity. The \u003cstrong\u003e4 mm rounded SSR hoops\u003c\/strong\u003e enhance comfort under the hands and promote a more natural feel on fast strikes, while supporting reliable tension. The \u003cstrong\u003echrome hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for endurance and touring durability, and the \u003cstrong\u003eglossy finish\u003c\/strong\u003e highlights the \"Artist Series\" character on stage without sacrificing everyday practicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Zealand pine wood\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a warm sonic signature, with lively mids and musical projection. The conga \"fills\" the sound without becoming overpowering: \u003cstrong\u003eopen tones\u003c\/strong\u003e stand out with balanced sustain, while drier strokes remain clear even in a dense salsa orchestra (brass, piano, bass, coro).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eREMO Black Calfskin Skyndeep head\u003c\/strong\u003e contributes to consistent response and controlled touch. It helps stabilize the feel under the fingers and preserves attack definition, which is especially appreciated in the studio when every nuance counts. With the \u003cstrong\u003eincluded sound dampeners\u003c\/strong\u003e, you can quickly fine-tune the instrument's behavior: reduce certain resonances depending on the room, tighten sustain for the microphone, or achieve a more focused attack for fast patterns and breaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2rem\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"flex:1 1 300px;width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003econga\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003econgas\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eSiam oak\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eSynthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e30 \u0026quot;\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"flex:1 1 300px;width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eTuning key\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinishing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eGlitter\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eChromed\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e12.5 \u0026quot;\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2rem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e76.2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShells\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003esolid 10 mm resonance shells\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHead\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eREMO Black Calfskin Skyndeep\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoops\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e4 mm rounded SSR hoops\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eglossy\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Meinl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54358101983507,"sku":"409188","price":875.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/333e18407b0d4494748f041c6321f974aab034ca_MEINL_WKT1212BW.jpg?v=1787332445","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/meinl-artist-series-william-kachiro-tumba-12-1-2-remo-r-black-calfskin-skyndeep-heads-blue-wave-409188","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}