I got these to replace the original LP Matador heads which were still in good condition. The sound is clearer or warmer than the original skins. I use it along three congas and the extra pitch is welcomed.

This is the head recommended for the LP Galaxy bongos according to Remo's web site. That said, I really struggled to fit this on my hembra drum. It took a lot of work to coax it on to where it mated with the bearing edge of the drum. Also, the hoop is much thicker than on an LP head, so the rim sits very high on the drum - not so high as to interfere with playing, but you won't see the bottom of the tuning rods come through the tuning nuts. So, although you can fit it, be prepared to work it. Ultimately, I found the best way to get it on was to turn the drum upside down, place it on a flat surface, and push the shell down onto the rim.

The upside to all this is that once you do get it fitted, it sounds fantastic - much more expressive than the LP hide head and also you can get a greater variation of timbres. I love the look and feel of these heads.

In a nutshell, I just wish there was an 8 5/8" option to properly match the LPs, but the struggle it worth it for the enhanced playability and musicality.

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