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Latin Percussion City Series Conga 2-piece Set with Stand - Vintage Sunburst

10" and 11" Siam Oak Congas with Rawhide Heads and Double Stand - Vintage Sunburst, 2-pack
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Toca Percussion Jimmie Morales Signature Series Tumba - Purple Sparkle

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Toca Percussion Jimmie Morales Signature Series Conga - Purple Sparkle

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Latin Percussion Giovanni Galaxy Quinto - Natural Ash

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Latin Percussion Discovery II Conga Set - Onyx

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Meinl Percussion Headliner Series Conga Set with Basket Stands - 11/12 inch Natural

11" and 12" Oak Congas with Rawhide Heads and Basket Stands - Natural
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Latin Percussion Aspire Santana Conga 2-piece Set with Stand - Black Magic

10" and 11" Siam Oak Congas with Rawhide Heads and Double Stand - Black Magic, 2-pack
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Latin Percussion Matador Tumba - Black Nebula, Sweetwater Exclusive

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Toca Percussion Commuter Conga Set - Black

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Latin Percussion Tony Succar Signature Tumba - 12.5-inch, Rainbow

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Latin Percussion Aspire Series Conga 2-piece Set with Stand - Vintage Sunburst

10" and 11" Siam Oak Congas with Natural Rawhide Heads and Double Stand - Vintage Sunburst, 2-pack
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Latin Percussion Matador Tumba - Red Carved Mango, Sweetwater Exclusive

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Latin Percussion Giovanni Galaxy Tumba - Natural Ash

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Latin Percussion City II Conga Set - Blue

10" and 11" Mango Congas with Rawhide Heads and Double Stand - Blue
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Latin Percussion Ultra-Tek Touring Series - Conga Bag

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Pearl Travel Conga - 12.5 Inch

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Toca Percussion Synergy Wood Conga Set - Rio Red

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$361.38
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Latin Percussion Matador Wood Conga with Gold Hardware - 11.75 inch Natural

Conga with 3-ply Siam Oak Shell, 11.75" Rawhide Head and Gold Hardware
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Latin Percussion Aspire Series Conga 2-piece Set with Stand - Natural

10" and 11" Siam Oak Congas with Natural Rawhide Heads and Double Stand - Natural, 2-pack
$569.99
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Rated 4.5/5 Stars (4)
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Latin Percussion Aspire Series Conga 2-piece Set with Stand - Havana Cafe

10" and 11" Siam Oak Congas with Natural Rawhide Heads and Double Stand - Havana Cafe, 2-pack
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Latin Percussion City II Conga Set - Natural

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$429.99
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Meinl Percussion Headliner Series Conga Set with Basket Stands - 11/12 inch Vintage Sunburst

11" and 12" Oak Congas with Rawhide Heads and Basket Stands - Vintage Sunburst
$599.99
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Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
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Pearl Travel Conga - 11 Inch

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$452.99
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Pearl Travel Conga - 11.75 Inch

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Toca Percussion Jimmie Morales Signature Series Quinto

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Toca Percussion Jimmie Morales Signature Series Hand Percussion Bundle

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Latin Percussion Matador Wood Conga - 11.75 inch Whiskey Barrel

Conga with New Zealand Pine Shell, 11.75" Rawhide Head, and Matador Soft Strike Rim - Whiskey Barrel
$579.99
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Latin Percussion Matador Wood Conga and Quinto - 11.75 and 11 inch Black Nebula - Sweetwater Exclusive

Conga with 3-ply Siam Oak Shell, 11.75" Rawhide Head, and Quinto with 3-ply Siam Oak Shell and 11" Rawhide Head
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Latin Percussion Aspire Series Conga 2-piece Set with Stand - Siam Walnut

10" and 11" Jamjuree Congas with Natural Rawhide Heads and Double Stand - Siam Walnut, 2-pack
$569.99
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Rated 5.0/5 Stars (4)
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Latin Percussion Matador Wood Tumba with Gold Hardware - 12.5 inch Natural

Tumbadora with 3-ply Siam Oak Shell, 12.5" Rawhide Head and Gold Hardware
$559.99
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Latin Percussion Aspire Wood Conga Set - 10/11 inch Dark Wood

10" and 11" 2-ply Jamjuree Wood Congas with Double Stand and Rawhide Heads - Dark Wood
$564.29
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Toca Percussion Synergy Wood Conga Set - Matte Racing Red

10" Quinto and 11" Conga with Asian Oak Shells, Rawhide Heads, Double-braced Stand - Matte Racing Red
$419.99
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About Congas


What do Desi Arnaz, Tito Puente, and Giovanni Hidalgo have in common? Apart from being untouchable percussion icons, these legends all shared a love for the congas. The congas — barrel-shaped paragons of hand percussion that they are — have become a vital part of countless funk, Latin, and Afro-Cuban standards, including “Long Train Runnin’,” “Oye Como Va,” and “Periódico de Ayer." If you’ve been searching for ways to spice up your percussion playing with authentic world-percussion rhythms, then the congas are fun to learn and have a sound that stands apart onstage.


Shop for Congas by Brand


Where would music be without the infectious rhythms of the conga, quinto, and tumba? These drums have been responsible for more bodies hitting dance floors than perhaps any instrument in history. If you’re searching for your favorite brand of congas at Sweetwater, then here’s a tip: use the filters on this page to narrow down your results to Latin Percussion (LP) congas, Meinl congas, Pearl congas, Toca congas, and more!


Conga FAQs


How do you play the congas?


Conga drums are played with the fingers, palms, and heels of the hands, typically in a tumbao or marcha pattern. Kevin Zahner from Rhythm Notes has a great video for beginning percussionists titled 5 Conga Patterns Every Drummer Should Know that will get you started with the rudiments of conga playing.


How do you tune the congas?


Unlike the tuning of timpani and other pitched percussion, congas are typically tuned by ear. The best method we can recommend is to play the drum and decide what’s lacking. A pure pitch? A defined slap? A bellowing heel tone? Once you have a goal defined, then you can experiment by dropping or raising the pitch a quarter turn at a time at each lug. Whichever way you tune, just be sure to keep equal tension on the conga head by using a star-shaped tuning method. Also, be advised that many congas on the market will include a wrench that is sized for their particular shells, although not all do. If in doubt, then give your friends at Sweetwater a call.


How do you mic congas?


Miking congas for the stage and studio can be a little tricky. Fortunately, microphone mounts today like Latin Percussion LP592A-X and Mic Holders MHC have made getting a pro sound easy to repeat in most environments.


As for the microphones themselves, we suggest an Audix D2 Trio placed a few inches above the heads with the possible addition of a D4 or D6 to extract the deepest lows from your conga/tumba. For studio recording, a stereo pair of AKG C414s or Neumann TLM 102s can capture the full tone and body of the shells. Of course, as with most sources, you can’t go wrong with the trusty SM57!


Get Started with Your New Congas


Ready to purchase your first or next set of congas? Sweetwater makes it easy. If you don’t know where to begin, then reach out to our highly knowledgeable Sweetwater Sales Engineers at (800) 222-4700. They’ll help you choose the right conga set for you!

If you prefer to shop entirely online, then Sweetwater’s website has tools to narrow down your conga choices by brand, price range, shell size, and more. Select your preferred specs in our convenient product filter and explore your options!


 

What are the most popular brands for Congas on Sweetwater.com?


What are the most popular Congas on Sweetwater.com?


  1. Latin Percussion City Series Conga 2-piece Set with Stand - Vintage Sunburst

    9 reviews

    $399.99

  2. Latin Percussion Matador Conga - Red Carved Mango, Sweetwater Exclusive

    3 reviews

    $569.99

  3. Latin Percussion Giovanni Galaxy Conga - Natural Ash

    1 review

    $879.99

  4. Latin Percussion Aspire Series Conga 2-piece Set with Stand - Vintage Sunburst

    1 review

    $619.99

  5. Latin Percussion Ultra-Tek Touring Series - Conga Bag

    6 reviews

    $229.99

Why shop Congas at Sweetwater.com?


With a massive selection of Congas, free shipping, a free 2-year warranty, 24/7 access to award-winning support - and more - Sweetwater gives you more than any other retailer! If you have any questions about Congas, make sure to give your personal Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700.