Detail 01
Bongo set (two drums, one shell)
The small macho and larger hembra are bridged together, so you play both with one hand position seated.
Product detailSKU #1273887992093
TocaSynergy Series Bongo Set Blue
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Entry-level bongo pair from Toca in blue. For beginners, classrooms, and anyone adding hand percussion to a band without spending real money.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First-time hand drummers learning basic tone and slap strokes
- Church, school, or classroom percussion where cost matters most
- Adding light hand percussion to acoustic jams and songwriter sets
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Gigging Latin percussionists who need volume and projection
- Players wanting rawhide heads that can be tuned for pitch
- Anyone who needs bongos to cut through a loud drum kit
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
$74.99 price tier
At this price expect synthetic or thin heads and light shells. Fine for learning, thin at gig volume.
Detail 03
Hand drum, no sticks
Played with fingers and palms. Hitting these with sticks will split the heads quickly.
Detail 04
Blue finish
Painted rather than natural wood. Scuffs show more than on a stained shell, but it survives being tossed in a bag.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stand, bag, or case included — bongos are played seated between the knees
- 02Heads need tuning after the first few sessions as they settle
- 03A tuning wrench is what tightens the lugs; confirm one is in the box
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do bongos come with a stand?
No. This set is meant to be played seated, gripped between the knees. A bongo stand is a separate purchase if you want to play standing.
02What size are the drums?
Bongos come as a pair: the smaller macho and larger hembra. The two shells are joined by a bridge block so they stay together.
03Can a kid use these?
Yes. Bongos are small enough for a child to hold between the knees, and there is no hardware to adjust before playing.
04Do I need to tune them?
Occasionally. Lug tension drifts as heads stretch, especially when new. Tightening evenly around the drum keeps tone consistent.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Blue
6 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51273887992093
- Dimensions (WxHxD)
- 8.9" (22.61 cm) x 8.7" (22.1 cm) x 16.5" (41.91 cm)
- Weight
- 7.45 lb. (3.38 kg)
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