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Small bongo (macho) head
Fits the higher-pitched drum of a bongo pair. The larger hembra takes a different diameter.
Product detailSKU #1274034483367
LPBongo Head Small
Sale
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A replacement small bongo head from LP. For players re-heading the macho drum on an existing set rather than buying a new instrument.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a split or worn head on the small bongo
- Keeping a spare head on hand for gigging players
- Restoring an older bongo set back to playable condition
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone looking for an actual bongo drum — this is one head only
- Players needing the larger hembra head; sizes are sold separately
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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Replacement part, not an instrument
Ships as a head alone. Your existing rim, hardware and hoop do the mounting.
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Single head
Re-heading both drums of a pair means buying the hembra head too.
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$71.56
Costs a fraction of a new bongo pair, so re-heading is usually the cheaper repair.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your drum before ordering — bongo head sizes vary between makers and models
- 02No hardware, hoop or rim included
- 03Fresh heads stretch; retune repeatedly over the first few playing sessions
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my bongos?
It's cut for LP small bongo drums. Measure your shell and hoop before ordering, since other brands use different diameters.
02Does this include the rim or hardware?
No. This is the head only. You reuse the existing hoop, rim and tuning hardware from your drum.
03Do I need to replace both heads at once?
Not required, but a new head sounds and feels different from a worn one. Many players replace both to keep the pair matched.
04How hard is it to install?
Remove the tension hardware, swap the head, reseat the hoop, then tune gradually in a crisscross pattern to seat it evenly.
