Pearl's Elite Series of Bongos are the choice of professional musicians the world over because of the sound, feel and look of these remarkable instruments. Hand crafted by master craftsmen, the Elite Series utilizes the finest materials and techniques that have been handed down for generations. Pearl's Elite Series Bongos are available in your choice of 100% Thai Oak, or hand layer, seamless fiberglass shells with an over-sized Hembra for maximum bass response. All Elite congas feature Pearl's Contour Crown rims that offer a radical sloping edge that practically disappears under your hands for a level of comfort you have to experience to believe. Tremendous pressure is applied to bongo heads and Pearl's exclusive Self-Aligning Washer System (S.A.W.S.) isolates the tension hooks from the inner walls of the lugs making Elite bongos easier to tune. Both wood and fiberglass shells are completed with premium lacquer finishes that look as good as they sound, with matching bongos sold separately. Pearl's Elite Series delivers the quality and sound professional player demand and deserve.

Pearl Corporation announces a series of signature congas and bongos from artist Jesus Diaz. The Cuban born Diaz is one of the most in demand percussionists and vocalists on the scene today. His active schedule inspired the feature set for his new signature series. The 7” and 8.5” bongos deliver cutting clarity and feature the same Quick Release lug design. The Quinto, Conga, Tumba and Bongos are finished in a matte lacquer titled Brushed Platinum #580 and feature natural buffalo skin heads.

Where can you take your Travel Bongos and Congas? Anywhere you can take traditional size drums but without any of the hassle. The 7” and 8.5” Travel Bongos feature 3.5” Thai Oak shells with Remo Fiberskyn heads and three point tuning. The Travel Bongos include a foam-handle tuning wrench that makes tuning a breeze. They may be small in size but they pack all the cut and clarity of full size bongos.

Pearl’s ever popular Primero Pro Bongos are designed with professional features and even include the same Contour Crown rims found on Pearl's Elite Series bongos. Contour Crown rims feel softer under your hands due to their curved shape. Primero Pro Bongos deliver profession features at an affordable price and are available in your choice of Thai Oak or fiberglass shells.