Detail 01
7-inch and 8.5-inch sizes
Provides the two drum sizes in this bongo set.
Product detailSKU #1500000455371
MEINLDiego Gale Signature Premium Fiberglass Bongos 7" and 8.5" Midnight Star
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
MEINL’s Diego Galé Signature bongos pair 7-inch and 8.5-inch fiberglass drums in the Midnight Star finish. The shells and Freeride suspension system are designed to maximize resonance and sustain, while the instrument delivers articulate highs alongside warm, resonant lows. Strong 8 mm tuning lugs and a 3 mm rounded SSR-Rim give players hardware intended for precise tuning and articulation. Their studio- and stage-oriented voice suits Afro-Cuban rhythm work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording Afro-Cuban percussion parts where articulate highs and warm resonant lows are needed.
- Live Afro-Cuban performances requiring a 7-inch and 8.5-inch bongo pair.
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
Freeride suspension system
Works with the fiberglass construction to maximize resonance and sustain.
Detail 03
8 mm tuning lugs
Built for precise tuning adjustments.
Detail 04
3 mm rounded SSR-Rim
Supports the instrument’s stated articulation-focused design.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What are the bongo sizes?
The set includes 7-inch and 8.5-inch bongos.
02What is the finish?
They have a Midnight Star finish with chrome-plated hardware.
03Who collaborated on this signature model?
MEINL developed it in close collaboration with Diego Galé.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
