The patented MEINL Free Ride System allows the bongo shells to resonate freely. For professionals or intermediate players — whether you’re expanding your percussion set up, adding bongos to your drum kit or playing acoustic music, the Meinl Marathon Series bongos are built with specialized features for a professional soundRubberwood stave shells (gold amber sunburst finish, gloss) — solid rubberwood staves are assembled based on uniform qualities like color and grain for a consistent sound — precise proportions allow the drums to complement each other with separate pitchesHand-selected buffalo skin heads for a classic sound — outfitted with natural hand-selected buffalo skin heads, the response you get is full of dynamic warmth and depth along with sharp highs and an outstanding feel — the heads measure 6 ¾” and 8”Meinl Free Ride Suspension System — the two individual drums are attached with the Meinl Free Ride Suspension system, a patented design that avoids holes being drilled into the shells — this allows for greater resonance and works with any bongo standRounded rims (chrome plated steel) — 2 mm Meinl SSR rounded rims sit lower than traditional bongo rims and feature a rounded edge for comfort and control — this design helps avoid harsh or unwanted contact with the rim as you play with your handsIncludes tuning wrench — four 8 mm chrome plated steel tuning lugs on each drum allow you to dial-in your desired pitch easily — a tuning wrench is included with these bongos for quick, on-the-spot adjustments or head changes
