Detail 01
Bongos (small drum plus large drum)
The small head is the macho, the large the hembra. Standard pair layout, so any bongo lesson material applies.
Product detailSKU #1274034483368
LPM301 Matador Custom Bongos Vintage Starburst
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Entry-level LP bongos in a burst finish. For a first set of hand drums, a percussion section add-on, or casual playing at home.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First bongos for a player learning heel-toe and martillo patterns
- Adding hand percussion to an acoustic band or church group
- Practice and jam use where cost matters more than projection
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting the tone and volume of pro-level bongos
- Anyone needing a stand-mounted setup out of the box
- Loud stage work without mics or reinforcement
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Burst or fade finish
Shading varies between individual drums. The set you get will not match a photo exactly.
Detail 03
LP brand
Heads, hardware and tuning lugs follow LP's standard sizing, so replacement parts are easy to source.
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$189.99 price point
Sits in LP's entry tier. Expect thinner shells and lighter hardware than the Matador or Galaxy pro lines.
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Hand drum, no hardware mount included
Played between the knees by default. A seat at the right height matters more than most people expect.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stand, bag, or case included. Budget separately if you gig
- 02Tune with a bongo wrench. Check that one is in the box
- 03Heads stretch when new. Expect to retune over the first few weeks
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do bongos come with a stand?
No. These are played seated, held between the knees. A bongo stand is a separate purchase if you want to play standing or add them to a drum setup.
02Are these tunable?
Yes. LP bongos use tuning lugs around the rim, adjusted with a wrench. You can raise or lower pitch and set the gap between the two drums.
03Is this a good beginner set?
Yes. It sits at LP's entry price and uses standard bongo sizing, so technique and lesson material transfer directly to higher-end sets later.
04What does the burst finish look like?
A vintage starburst shading, darker at the edges and lighter toward the center. Shading varies from drum to drum, so yours will not match a photo exactly.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Burst or Fade
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
- site51274034483368
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