Here's a quick reference guide for our different series of bongo heads to be sure you get the right size for your drums.
*1st Identify advertised sizes of your bongo by searching online or contacting the manufacturer*
Measurements and Descriptions:
Full-Size Bongos: 7.15” crown = (7” or 7-1/4” drum), 8.5” crown (8.5” or 8-5/8” drum), 9” crown (9” drum)
'crown' = playing surface edge-edge of the drumhead.
'drum size' = shells bearing edge-edge.
"Macho" = smallest drum in the set: 7" or 7-1/4"
"Hembra" = largest drum in the set: 8.5" or 8-5/8", 9"
Reference R-series.
http://remo.com/products/drumheads/hand-percussion/?product_series=r-series&product_type=bongo
Some drums may take the Tucked Series
http://remo.com/products/drumheads/hand-percussion/?product_series=tucked&product_type=bongo
Entry Level Size Bongos: 6.75” crown (6.75” drum), 8” crown (8” drum).
'crown' = playing surface edge-edge of the drumhead.
'drum size' = shells bearing edge-edge.
"Macho" = smallest drum in the set: 6-3/4"
"Hembra" = largest drum in the set: 8"
Reference S-series
http://remo.com/products/drumheads/hand-percussion/?product_series=s-series&product_type=bongo
We do not offer drumheads outside of these specs, for example-5.5" drum sizes.
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