Meinl WOODCRAFT SERIES 11 QUINTO ZEBRA FINISHED ASH - WC11ZFAM
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Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range
The MEINL Woodcraft series embraces the spirit of traditional congas while benefiting from modern, consistent manufacturing. It highlights meticulous woodwork, shell selection, and component choices designed to provide a reliable instrument that stays in tune, performs well, and offers a true "Latin" character with dynamics suited to contemporary contexts.
Target Audience for This Drum/Instrument
This Quinto 11 conga is aimed at intermediate to expert percussionists seeking an expressive instrument capable of transitioning from soft, singing play to sharp attacks. Its Quinto size is perfect for fast patterns, melodic responses, and solo phrases, especially in salsa, son, timba, Latin jazz, as well as in fusion and world music whenever a precise and lively conga is desired.
Features and Innovations
The shell made of two plies of American white ash combines durability and responsiveness, while the chrome hardware is designed for endurance: 10 mm tension rods, traditional hoops, and a handle welded directly onto the hoop for practical handling. Included accessories (edge protector, isolation pads, tuning key, and oil) enhance stability, facilitate maintenance, and help maintain consistent tuning even during temperature changes or frequent setups.
Sound Characteristics
American white ash is valued for its balance between attack and projection : it delivers a present low end without heaviness, and clear midrange frequencies that stand out easily in a mix. Combined with a fuller Cuban shape, the shell promotes broad resonance and generous response, allowing multiple tonal colors simply by varying hand position and intensity.
The "True Skin" buffalo hide provides a very lively sound texture: warm basses, open and soft harmonics in the midrange, and slaps that are both sharp and powerful. The result is an expressive Quinto conga, ideal for articulating accents, making phrases sing, and achieving excellent presence without effort.
Technical specifications
| Instrument size | Large |
| Category | conga |
| Type | congas |
| Material | ash |
| Skin type | Buffalo |
| Depth | 30 " |
| Accessories included | Tuning key |
| Color | Natural |
| Finishing | Matt |
| Hardware | Chromed |
| Diameter | 11 " |
| Size | 11 (Quinto) |
| Height | 30 (76 cm) |
| Construction | two plies |
| Wood | American white ash (Fraxinus americana L.) |
| Selection | hand-selected wood |
| Shape | Cuban (fuller) |
| Finish | matte |
| Tension rods | 10 mm chrome-plated |
| Hoops | traditional 4 mm "TTR-Rims" chrome-plated |
| Handle | welded to the hoop |
Questions frequently asked
What is the size of this Quinto conga?
The diameter of 11 inches and the height of 30 inches (76 cm) correspond to the Quinto size, suitable for fast phrases and solo interventions.
What sound does the American white ash shell provide?
The two-ply American white ash shell offers a defined attack and a present low end. Its fuller Cuban shape promotes a wide resonance.
Is the True Skin buffalo hide suitable for slaps?
The True Skin buffalo hide produces sharp and powerful slaps, with open mid harmonics. The bass notes maintain a warm character.
What accessories come with the Meinl Woodcraft Quinto 11 satin zebra ash?
A tuning key is included. The description also mentions a rim guard, isolation pads, and maintenance oil.
For which styles is this 11-inch conga suitable?
This model is suitable for salsa, son, timba, and Latin jazz. Its buffalo hide and 11-inch diameter also support fusion or world playing.
