LP 804Z-AW 9 3/4" Requinto Galaxy

Excellent requinto

This is a great drum - perhaps the most versatile tumba.

The finish on the rim is lousy, and it corroded after only about two years of light use, indoors. This is poor, considering the high price. I contacted Latin Percussion to get a replacement, but they were not interested in helping me. I shudder to think how much it would cost me to order one.

This corrosion does not affect the sound, of course.

just the job

I have 14 congas including my galaxy Conga and tumba, but this is exactly the drum needed for Cuban soloing.

The strength of lugs means it can be hiked up with a couple of turns without risk of buckled rims or failing lugs, (which has happened with patato lugs in the past.)

The tones are clear with very few overtones, but I will probably re skin soon, as LP tend to think that thin skins are better, which contradicts anything I have learned about trying to create a warm rich tone without any ringing overtones, however slight

Love the drum and the look and strength is exceptional.

Sack the 11" , this is the real thing.