Schlagwerk Pocket Bongo "low"
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Essential Information About the Pocket Bongos
Essential Information About the Pocket Bongos
- Hybrid bongo-cajon format: familiar feel, natural playability, and ultra-flat profile for immediate handling.
- Tuning-free and insensitive to climatic variations, always ready to play.
- Portable and versatile solution for rehearsing, jamming, or accompanying anywhere.
- Two complementary sizes (WB14 and WB16) that easily fit into a TA3 bag.
Manufacturer Information
Schlagwerk
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Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range
Designed by Schlagwerk, a benchmark in modern percussion and cajons, the Pocket Bongos condense the aesthetics and language of bongos into a pocket-sized format. They represent a contemporary alternative to skin instruments, conceived for mobility, tuning stability, and durability, within the brand's family of portable percussion instruments.
Intended Audience
Perfect for beginners as well as experienced musicians, the Pocket Bongos are suitable for educational workshops, acoustic sets, and street music. Their quick and clear response serves pop, world music, Latin grooves, and improvisation, as well as folk and singer-songwriter accompaniment.
- Fit easily into the TA3 cajon bag
Technical specifications
| Category | percussion | Weight | 175 g |
| Type | bongos | Dimensions (mm) | 155 x 155 x 40 |
| Material | wood | ||
| Striking surface | SC6 | WB16 | 160 Ă 160 Ă 40 mm |
| WB14 | 135 Ă 135 Ă 40 mm | ||
Questions frequently asked
What are the dimensions of the Schlagwerk Pocket Bongo « low »?
The specified size is 155 Ă 155 Ă 40 mm with a weight of 175 g, making it suitable for daily transport.
What kind of sound does the SC6 playing surface offer?
The SC6 striking surface provides a clear attack, somewhere between the closeness of a cajon and the snap of a bongo. The short sustain promotes a precise and readable groove.
Is the Pocket Bongo low suitable for finger playing?
Finger and palm techniques are supported by the SC6 surface. Its stable structure requires no maintenance related to tuned skins.
What wood is used for this flat bongo?
The body is made from gabun with a design veneer. This construction delivers warmth and cohesion in the sound output.
For which musical styles is this Pocket Bongo suitable?
This model fits well in pop, world, Latin, and improvisation. Its flat profile of 40 mm thickness also suits educational workshops and acoustic stage settings.



