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Latin Percussion Giovanni Palladium Series Requinto - 9.75 inch Ash

9.75" Conga Drum with 32" Ash Shell, Comfort Curve II Rim, and Rawhide Head

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Latin Percussion Giovanni Palladium Series Requinto - 9.75 inch Ash

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Q: What is a Requinto conga, and what kind of sound does the Giovanni Palladium Series Requinto produce?

A requinto is the smallest and highest-pitched drum in a conga set. The 9.75-inch Giovanni Palladium Series Requinto delivers bright, cutting tones, perfect for intricate solos and adding high-end accents to your rhythm. Its North American Ash shell contributes to a clear, resonant sound with excellent projection, making it ideal for both studio and live performances.

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Q: Who is the Giovanni Palladium Series Requinto designed for?

This signature requinto is crafted for serious percussionists, from advanced students to professional players, who demand top-tier sound and playability. Its premium features, like the North American Ash shell and rawhide head, offer the nuanced response and rich tones that Giovanni Hidalgo himself expects, making it suitable for a wide range of musical styles.

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Q: How does the North American Ash shell and rawhide head affect the drum's sound and feel?

The 3-ply North American Ash shell provides exceptional durability and contributes to the drum's bright, articulate sound with strong projection and clear attack. The natural rawhide head offers a traditional feel and produces warm, authentic tones with a wide dynamic range, responding beautifully to various playing techniques.

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Q: What are the benefits of the Comfort Curve II Rim on this requinto?

The Comfort Curve II Rim with an extended collar is designed for player comfort and enhanced playability. Its rounded edge reduces stress on your hands during extended playing sessions, allowing for more comfortable techniques and faster hand movements. The extended collar also helps to seat the rawhide head securely, contributing to consistent tuning and tone.

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Q: Does the Giovanni Palladium Series Requinto come with a stand?

No, the Giovanni Palladium Series Requinto is sold as a single drum, and the stand is sold separately. This allows you to choose a stand that best suits your playing height and setup preferences, whether you prefer a single conga stand or a multi-conga rack system. Sweetwater offers a wide selection of stands to complement your new requinto.

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A Piece out of 1960s Latin Music History

NYC’s Palladium Ballroom was the place to be for Latin music and dancing in the ’50s and ’60s. Giovanni Hidalgo and LP’s latest collaboration, the Giovanni Palladium conga drum, pays tribute to this hotbed of American Latin music. Its exquisite satin-finished ash shell and real rawhide head provide a period-correct playing experience, while its chrome belly bands give the Palladium conga a deliciously retro look. You still get the modern advantages of LP’s extended-collar Comfort Curve II rim, which helps take the sting out of slaps, and LP’s ProCare Shell Protectors, which rid your instrument of accidental dings when played in multiples. LP’s Heart side plates complete the package, making the LP Giovanni Palladium conga an instrument that Sweetwater knows our percussionist friends will cherish for a lifetime.

Made by the name in congas today: Latin Percussion

The conga drum is the backbone of Latin music. LP is not only the pioneer of this percussion staple, but today is one of the world’s leading manufacturers. LP owes the success of its congas to more than half a century of hardware innovations and old-world construction techniques: like precisely staved hardwood shells and hand-selected rawhide heads. These elements converge to make the LP Giovanni Palladium one of the finest congas on the market.

Giovanni Hidalgo with his Palladium Series conga

LP Giovanni Palladium Wood Conga Features:

Designed by LP and master percussionist Giovanni Hidalgo
Honors the Palladium Ballroom of NYC, famous for its Latin music scene
Satin-finished, 3-ply North American ash shell is soulful and beautiful to behold
Exterior chrome belly bands impart a retro look
Rawhide head provides a traditional tone and feel
Extended collar Comfort Curve II rim protects hands during play
LP ProCare Shell Protectors on lugs prevent surface scratches from nearby drums
Heart side plates with 3/8" diameter tuning lugs
Includes a tuning wrench
9.75" playing surface; 32" tall

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Tech Specs

Type: Giovanni Hidalgo Signature Requinto, Palladium Series
Drum Diameter: 9.75"
Drum Height: 32"
Shell Material: North American Ash, 3-ply
Finish: Natural
Head Material: Rawhide
Quantity: Single
Hardware: Comfort Curve II Rim with Extended Collar
Stand: Sold Separately
Manufacturer Part Number: LP859Z

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