Detail 01
ABS plastic shells
Brighter and more cutting than wood, with less warmth. Shrugs off humidity swings and knocks that would crack a wood shell.
Product detailSKU #1274115064235
NinoABS Bongos Green/Yellow
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
ABS-shell bongos in green and yellow at an entry price. For kids, classrooms, and casual players who want playable hand drums without upkeep.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Classroom and kids' percussion carts that get handled roughly
- Drum circles where gear travels in car trunks
- A first pair of bongos before committing to wood
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Recording sessions wanting warm, woody bongo tone
- Gigging percussionists who need a tunable pro instrument
- Players with large hands used to full-size adult bongos
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
Nino line
MEINL's education and kids-focused branch, so sizing and durability are aimed at younger hands and shared use.
Detail 03
$69.99 price
Entry tier. Expect basic hardware and synthetic-feeling heads rather than hand-selected skins.
Detail 04
Green and yellow finish
Molded color, not paint, so scuffs don't show through the way a finished wood shell would.
Detail 05
Bongo pair format
Two drums joined by a block, played between the knees or on a stand. Small drum sits to your dominant hand.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stand included; most players hold these between the knees
- 02Check tuning wrench is present before your first session
- 03Plastic shells ring bright; muting tape or a towel tames it
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are these real bongos or a toy?
Real playable bongos with tunable heads, built on plastic shells instead of wood. Aimed at learners and classrooms rather than stage or studio use.
02Can an adult play them?
Yes. Nino sizing leans smaller and lighter, so adults with large hands may find the heads cramped compared to a full-size pair.
03Do they stay in tune?
They tune with a standard drum key at the lugs. Plastic shells are stable through humidity changes that move wood shells around.
04What do they sound like?
Bright, sharp, with a quick decay. Less low warmth than wood bongos, which makes them cut through a room of other instruments.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Green
