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Pearl’s Elite Series Congas use modern construction techniques and hardware to create a wholly unique playing experience. Made from spline-reinforced Thai oak, these instruments produce a warm and resonant sound under your hands. The addition of the splines lets these drums better resist damage from both temperature and impact. These instruments are perfectly suited to the stage, drum circles, or home use and are a great fit for any genre. Each conga ships standard with polished steel hardware and Contour Crown rims that percussionists at Sweetwater love for their barely-there feeling. When you’re looking for the best congas, look no further than the Pearl Elite Series Thai Oak series.





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Spline-reinforced construction





When Pearl designed the Elite Series congas, they had durability in mind. To accomplish this, each conga is made with spline joints. These joints add an extra piece of wood to each stave joint, which increases the total surface area of the joint. This is important because more glue can be applied to the joint, creating a stronger bond that most other instruments simply can't match.





Easy-playing rims are a breeze to tune





When you’re playing hand drums, how the rims feel can make or break your playing experience. Pearl’s Contour Crown rims are exceedingly comfortable on the hands and keep the heads firm and even. Made from polished steel, these rims look great and perform well. The Contour Crown rims come equipped with Pearl’s exclusive Self-Aligning Washer System that isolates the tension hooks from the inner walls of the lugs. This allows for easy tuning and greater tuning stability.





Pearl Elite Series Thai Oak 11" Quinto Features:


Thai oak shell is warm and resonant


Spline-reinforced construction increases durability and resonance


Contour Crown rims offer a low profile for superior playing comfort


11" diameter cow skin head provides an authentic tone


Polished steel hardware and hoops look great


Self-Aligning Washer System makes tuning a breeze