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Crimplock mounting
The head comes pre-mounted in its own hoop and drops onto Crimplock hardware. Your conga must already use that system.

Independent shopping perspective
An 11-inch synthetic conga head with a printed calfskin graphic and Crimplock mounting. For conga players replacing a head on Crimplock hardware.

Strong match
Consider the trade-offs
What matters in use
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 01
The head comes pre-mounted in its own hoop and drops onto Crimplock hardware. Your conga must already use that system.
Detail 02
It holds pitch through temperature and humidity swings, so you retune far less than with natural skin.
Detail 03
The calfskin appearance is printed into the film. It is cosmetic and does not wear off with playing.
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Quinto-range diameter. Measure your shell, since conga sizes run in fractions and a near miss will not seat.
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Even tension around the head, which makes tuning across the lugs more predictable and keeps tone consistent.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
No. It needs Crimplock hardware. Congas with traditional tucked heads or other mounting systems will not accept it, even at the same diameter.
It is a synthetic head, so expect more consistent pitch and a more even response. Natural skin has more variation in tone from day to day.
The calfskin look is part of the film rather than a surface print, so normal hand playing does not rub it away.
Much less than with natural skin. Synthetic heads hold tension through heat and moisture swings, which is why they are common for outdoor playing.