LP Candido Camero 11 3/4″ Conga is a classic fiberglass conga created in honour of jazz conguero extraordinaire Candido Camero Guerra. Based on the LP Original conga the Candido Congas fiberglass body produces a thick full-bodied low end while a hand selected natural rawhide head provides great presence in the slap sound. Exclusive Comfort Curve II rims ensure your hands are protected making extended rehearsals and performances a breeze. Keep your conga perfectly in tune with the included tuning wrench as you steal the spotlight with its stylish gloss white finish and dazzling chrome hardware. With a badge plate depicting the great man himself the Candido Camero Fiberglass Conga lives up to its legendary heritage.
About Candido Camero Born in the outskirts of Havana in 1921 Candido Camero Guerro grew up surrounded by afro-cuban rhythms. Moving to New York City in the early 40s Candido quickly gained a reputation as a pioneering and inventive conga player spearheading the transition from a single conga to sets of two or three drums at differing pitches Through his career he worked with world-famous greats like Dizzy Gillespie and Billy Taylor and recorded many albums as band leader. In later life he was part of the “Conga Kings” group with Patato and Giovanni Hidalgo and continued to perform regularly until his death at the age of 99 in 2020. About Latin Percussion From the moment he first stepped foot into New Yorks famous Birdland jazz club in 1956 Martin Cohen fell in love with Latin Jazz music. An engineer by trade when he discovered authentic Cuban percussion instruments could not be imported to the USA Cohen began designing and building his own. In 1964 Latin Percussion (LP) was officially born and in the fifty years since has become a household name for professional percussionists seeking the very best quality instruments with a little visual flare to boot. LPs products have featured on many of the most recognisable recordings in the world across a whole span of genres. With a staggering range of models from bongos and congas to cowbells and shakers and even hardware and accessories Latin Percussion is one of the worlds most trusted percussion brands. Specifications Size: 11 3/4 Shell Depth: 28 Shell Material: Fiberglass Rim: Comfort Curve II Tuning Lugs: 5/16 Lugs Shell Protection: LP ProCare Drumhead: Hand Selected Natural Rawhide Finish: White Hardware: Chrome SKU: LP805012
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