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11 in. head (quinto)
Highest-pitched of the family. Cuts through a band for solos and slaps rather than holding down the bottom.
Product detailSKU #1274034483357
LPGalaxy Giovanni Series Conga - 11 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 11-inch quinto from LP's Galaxy Giovanni line, natural finish. For hand percussionists who want a lead drum for salsa and Latin folkloric playing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Playing lead voice over a conga and tumbadora in a set
- Salsa, rumba and Latin percussion sections needing a high-pitched drum
- Percussionists adding a third drum to an existing pair
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting one all-purpose conga — 11 in. sits high, not middle
- Beginners; this is priced above starter hand-drum territory
- Anyone needing a deep low voice; that's the 12-1/2 in. tumbadora
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.
Detail 02
Sold as one drum
Congas are normally played in pairs or threes. One drum gives you a single pitch.
Detail 03
Natural finish
Unstained shell. Shows grain and wear over time instead of hiding scuffs under a color coat.
Detail 04
Part of a matched size family
Requinto 9-3/4, quinto 11, conga 11-3/4, tumbadora 12-1/2 — same line, so pairs match visually and tonally.
Detail 05
$869.99
Mid-to-upper hand percussion pricing. Buying a pair roughly doubles the cost.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stand included — a single conga needs a stand or basket to play seated
- 02Heads stretch when new; expect to retune over the first weeks
- 03Confirm you want the 11 in. and not the 11-3/4 in. conga — close sizes
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a full conga set?
No. This is one drum, the 11-inch quinto. The requinto, conga and tumbadora sizes are separate drums in the same line.
02What's the difference between a quinto and a conga?
Size and pitch. The quinto is the smaller, higher-pitched lead drum. The 11-3/4 in. conga sits lower and plays supporting parts.
03Does it come with a stand?
No stand is included. You'll need a single stand, a double stand if you add a second drum, or a seated playing position.
04Which size should I buy first?
Most players start with the 11-3/4 in. conga as their single drum and add the quinto second for lead lines.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
4 detailsOther
- Quinto
- 11 inch
- Tumbadora
- 12-1/2 inch
- Requinto
- 9-3/4 inch
- Conga
- 11-3/4 inch
