Detail 01
11.75 in. head
The tumba/large end of the conga range. Deep, low fundamental. Pairs under a quinto or conga for a two-drum setup.
Product detailSKU #1274115063334
MEINLWoodcraft Traditional Series Conga 11.75 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Full-size 11.75 in. tumba-range wood conga from MEINL's Woodcraft Traditional line. For hand drummers who want a real wood shell, not a starter drum.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Latin percussion players adding a low-voiced drum to a pair
- Live and rehearsal work where a wood shell's warmth matters
- Drummers moving up from a fiberglass or student conga
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting a complete conga set out of one purchase
- Players needing a light drum to carry frequently
- Budget buyers — this sits well above entry-level conga pricing
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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Wood shell
Warmer and rounder than fiberglass, with less cutting projection. Responds more to room acoustics and to how hard you play.
Detail 03
Single drum
Congas are normally played in pairs or threes. One drum covers one voice, so plan the rest of the setup.
Detail 04
Hand drum, no hardware stand included
Sits on the floor or needs a stand or basket bought separately to get it to playing height.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stand, basket or carry bag comes with a bare conga — budget for those
- 02Wood shells move with humidity; check tuning before every session
- 03Second drum needed for standard conga parts — a matching size makes sense
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What size conga is 11.75 inches?
That's the tumba range — the largest of the standard three sizes, below the 11.5 in. conga and 11 in. quinto. It gives the low voice in a multi-drum setup.
02Does it come with a stand?
No. A bare conga sits on the floor. A double stand or basket is a separate purchase and is what most players use to get it to seated playing height.
03Wood or fiberglass conga?
Wood is warmer and rounder with more of the traditional voice. Fiberglass is louder, cuts further and shrugs off humidity. This one is wood.
04Can I buy just one conga?
Yes, and players often build a set one drum at a time. But most conga parts assume at least two drums, so a single 11.75 in. covers only the low voice.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Brown
