Detail 01
Natural rawhide heads
They produce warm, resonant notes with clear pitch definition and a range from high slaps to deeper bass notes.
Product detailSKU #1500000255885
MEINLHeadliner Series HB50 ABS Bongos in Sea Foam Finish
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Meinl’s Headliner HB50 is a compact, 5-pound bongo set with ABS plastic shells and natural rawhide heads in a Sea Foam finish. The heads deliver warm, resonant notes with clear pitch definition, spanning high slaps through deeper bass notes. Medium-tight tension provides rebound for complex rhythms while remaining playable for beginners. Steel-backed rubber feet address slipping, and the tuning brackets make tuning changes and head replacement more direct. Use it seated or standing when a lightweight percussion setup suits the space.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Standing or seated percussion parts where a five-pound bongo set is easier to position.
- Tight stage or studio spaces that call for a compact percussion setup.
- Rhythms using both high slaps and deeper bass notes from responsive rawhide heads.
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
Medium-tight head tension
Provides rebound for complex rhythms while remaining playable for beginners.
Detail 03
Steel-backed rubber feet
Help prevent the bongos from slipping during play.
Detail 04
Tuning brackets
Make head changes and tuning adjustments quicker to carry out.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How much do the HB50 bongos weigh?
They weigh 5 pounds.
02Can they be played standing or sitting?
Yes. Their light weight supports both standing and seated playing.
03What are the shells made from?
The shells are ABS plastic.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Green
