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12-1/2 inch tumbadora
The largest of the standard conga sizes. Lowest pitch of the family, so it anchors the bottom of a setup.
Product detailSKU #1274034483369
LPGalaxy Giovanni Series Conga - 12 1/2 In
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 12-1/2 inch tumbadora from LP's Galaxy Giovanni line. For a percussionist who plays regularly and wants a full-size drum with real low end.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Latin, salsa and Afro-Cuban playing where a deep tumbadora voice is needed
- Building a multi-drum conga setup one drum at a time
- Gigging percussionists who need volume without mics
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners testing whether congas suit them
- Small apartments where volume cannot be controlled
- Players wanting a matched pair immediately at this price per drum
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 a single drum
This is one conga, not a pair. A full set typically pairs it with the 11-3/4 inch conga.
Detail 03
Family sizes: 9-3/4 requinto, 11 quinto, 11-3/4 conga, 12-1/2 tumbadora
Four sizes in the line. You can add matching drums later and keep the same finish and hardware.
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Natural finish
Bare shell, so grain and color vary between drums. Marks and scuffs show more than on a painted shell.
Detail 05
Giovanni signature series
LP's higher tier, above their entry congas. Reflected in the price per drum.
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$802.80 for one drum
A two-drum setup runs well past $1,500. Plan the budget around the full setup, not one drum.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Stand not included. Congas need a stand or cradle for seated and standing play
- 02One drum only. Budget for a second if you want a pair
- 03Full-size congas are heavy and bulky. Check your transport before buying
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this one conga or a pair?
One drum, the 12-1/2 inch tumbadora. The line also includes a 9-3/4 requinto, 11 quinto and 11-3/4 conga if you want to build a matched set.
02What size conga should I start with?
The 11-3/4 conga is the common single-drum starting point. The 12-1/2 tumbadora here is the deepest voice and usually the second drum in a setup.
03Does it come with a stand?
No. Congas ship as bare drums. You will need a conga stand, cradle, or a basket-style mount, bought separately.
04What is a tumbadora?
The largest standard conga size and the lowest pitched. It carries the bottom of the tumbao pattern under the smaller quinto and conga drums.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
9 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tumbadora
- 12-1/2"
- Tier
- new
- Conga
- 11-3/4"
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51274034483369
- Requinto
- 9-3/4"
- Quinto
- 11"
- Diameter
- 2" (5.08 cm)
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