Detail 01
12.5-inch head (tumba)
The largest conga size. It gives you the low open tone and bass notes a conga or quinto cannot reach.
Product detailSKU #1273887992020
TocaElite Pro 12-1/2" Wood Tumba Natural Maple Fade 12.5 In
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 12.5-inch wood tumba — the largest, lowest drum in the conga family. For players building out a full conga set who need the bottom voice.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adding low end to an existing conga and quinto pair
- Latin and Afro-Cuban ensemble work needing a bass drum voice
- Players ready to move past a single all-purpose conga
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- First-time hand drummers buying one drum only
- Players wanting high slaps and quick solo lines
- Anyone needing something light to carry to gigs
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
Wood shell
Warmer, rounder tone than fiberglass, with less cutting attack. Wood also responds to room humidity, so tuning drifts.
Detail 03
Natural maple fade finish
Stained wood grain rather than a wrap. Marks and dings will show more than on a painted shell.
Detail 04
Elite Pro tier at $370
Above entry-level hardware and shell quality. Priced as a serious drum rather than a starter.
Detail 05
Tunable hardware
Lug-tuned head. You set the pitch and retune as the head stretches and the weather shifts.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sold as one drum — a conga or quinto is a separate purchase
- 02No stand or basket included; a tumba is too tall to play seated on the floor
- 03Tune down after the first weeks as the head settles in
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between a tumba and a conga?
Size and pitch. At 12.5 inches the tumba is the largest and lowest of the family; a conga sits in the middle and a quinto is the small high drum.
02Do I need a stand?
Plan on one. A drum this size is meant to be played standing or on a stand rather than gripped between the knees.
03Can this be my only drum?
It works, but it is voiced as the low drum of a set. If you want one drum covering high and low, a mid-size conga is the more flexible choice.
04How often will I need to tune it?
Wood shells and natural heads move with humidity and temperature. Check tuning each session, and expect more drift after a move or a season change.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
- Color Finish
- Maple Fade
