Best LP LP201AX E-Class Bongo Set Alternatives

Based on 3 reviews

These mini bongos are a great little item. Not only are they extremely well made and aesthetically pleasing, as is to be expected from LP, but they sound deceptively good. The sound produced is dry and poppy but with warmth. It doesn't project a lot because of their size, but they are ideal to practise digital dexterity on or just get an even lighter sound than normal bongos. They are easily tuned and the heads are of great quality. These mini bongos aren't just a cheaper version of LP bongos, they are exactly the same, just smaller. Also make great display pieces.

Based on 2 reviews

Bought these in memory of Raul who sadly died on 02/11/15. One of the very greatest percussionists. Missed by many. These are superb drums. They sound sweet with minimal overtones and really crisp pops and slaps. They look absolutely amazing. These are my ultimate bongos. To clarify their construction - they are 3 ply laminated rubberwood rather than stave construction. The finish is very smooth, hard and sleek with gold specks dotted all over the tiger stripes. Made me go 'WOW' and I have dozens of drums and 30 years semi-pro playing...enough said

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I use these bongos in a variety of musical situations from latin to hip-hip hop and beyond. They really are a standard 'workhorse' in my opinion. Pros; - These are really well-made, heavy duty drums. - For placing between the legs, these bongos allow you to rotate the hardware around to a more comfortable setting. Cons; - Like most pro bongos these are heavy and take getting used to. - I didn't like the skins; thin with many overtones. I eventually replaced mine with thicker skins, and now these sound as good as top-of-the line drums I think that if you can deal with the weight these really are a great deal if you are looking for a solid instrument that will last you a lifetime.

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Amazing set of bongo's! The wood work and design is second to none, stunning effect on them too. On first taking them out of the box i find they are of a very solid build, high attention to detail. Once i had looked them over i began to tune them. Real joy to tune up, lovely crisp warm tones straight away. Sounds superb mic'd up for live gigs, got the thumbs up from the sound engineers at least! Nice warm tones to sharp snappy pops, plenty of range! Feel comfortable to play seated, or great standing with the Meinl stand i got at the same time! Can't fault!

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Amazing quality construction and excellent sound. I play Afro Cuban, Latin Jazz, funk, and folkloric, these bongos work brilliantly for all styles. Most importantly, sound quality - excellent! Cutting slaps, and lovely open tones and bass response (as far as it goes with a bongo). The components and finish are exceptional. My only criticism is that it's not possible to change the angle at which the lugs meet the head, this means if playing in a traditional between the legs way, you can have the lug pushed against your leg in an uncomfortable way. Also the bongos are quite heavy so might suit a stand better, however I still manage to play in a traditional seated way without too much trouble. Overall, excellent and would buy again.

Based on 3 reviews

I'm not a bongo player but I couldn't resist these. The price is good, the look is good and most importantly, the sound is good. Obviously they are non-tunable! The sound is taut and clearly differentiated. Nice high pitch. There's a good response from the various regions of the head whether you use finger tip or a full slap. Not having the tuners and metal rims means the unskilled among us don't end up with aching palms where we've got a bit carried away. They fit nicely onto a stand or between the knees. I considered the WBS200 set which are not joined together, but have a velcro strip which you can use to join them to each other. Really I can't see the point as these ones fit between the knees either way - and my legs aren't that long! If you have other bits of schlagwerk...

Based on 4 reviews

They don't have quite as much body or projection as the more expensive ones on offer, but still good for the price and I am glad I purchased them. The audio samples on the site aren't quite the same as what you will hear from the drums and there isn't nearly as much sustain on the notes they produce. Build quality is very good and they are fairly easy to tune with the supplied spanner that also comes in the box. I had a slight blemish on one of my skins which I was a bit worried about but it doesn't seem to have split or got any worse. They are proper calf skin heads and not plastic rubbish too so that was a bonus and definitely makes them feel a lot more professional. It would be good for them to come with a case but unfortunately they don't so I have to keep them in the cardboard...

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For the small price I payed I am very pleased with these bongos. They have lasted many years now as I have made sure they are du-tuned when not in use. They are a little fiddly to tune, but once you have done it a few times is relatively easy. They have been taken to many salsa weekenders and many clubs and are always nabbed by people to play them. The case that came with them is light, and fits the bongos well. The zip still works, but the strap is a little flimsy but for the price you just can't argue. The only negative thing I can say about these is that the metal holding the skin on is quite high to the top of the drum so you can hit your hands on them if you are not careful. Overall, very happy with my purchase.

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The Millenium Bongo Set is simply great or the price. Unfortunately, the stock skins are not that good. While playing around with these Bongos I found that playing on the edge gives the crisp and bright sound you tend to hear from a bongo, but playing at the middle resembles the sound of a wooden jerry can. The Millenium Bag is really great for tugging in these bongos plus some other auxiliary percussion thanks to its bigger size and it can be handled either by hand or from the shoulder holder which are both rubberized for maximum grip. Over all it is a very good product, highly recommended for beginners.

Based on 23 reviews

I am not a drummer or a Bongo player for that matter but I bought these to give it a try. The good. They look very nice, they are strongly made and they are relatively inexpensive. The bad. They are very heavy. Knowing nothing about Bongos I watched a tuition video and the first thing it showed was how to tune your Bongo drums. I followed the chaps advice and straight away the smaller drum?s skin split! Fortunately the Millenium replacement skins are quite cheap and it was simple to replace the broken one. It remains to be seen how long the new skins last. It might be nice to include a leaflet giving instructions on how to go about tuning the drums! I cannot give these drums a high rating just because of the weight of them, otherwise they are probably good.