Experience the DW Classic. It is available in natural color Brazilian Rose Cedar. This is the original form of this conga introduced by Bauer (as Raul) over twenty years ago, and is considered by many as the only conga containing the true line of Cuban and Puerto Rican design. Bauer has created this conga from Brazilian Rose Cedar, which resists cracking from extreme temperature and moisture changes better than any of the woods they have tried in their production experience. Brazilian Rose Cedar also produces a unique warm tonality that cancels out unwanted overtones and is found in no other imported conga today.

A little about Bauer conga construction:
Each block of cedar is cut in half and glued back together with the grain facing in opposite directions. This makes the wood incredibly strong and inhibits cracking. The blocks are then individually cut into shape which allows staves to go into place relaxed. This does not require pins or bands to hold staves in place. Bands can later buzz when wood shrinks from climate changes. This is a more costly method of production than lesser drums that are bent into shape using half the wood it takes to produce a Bauer conga. The heads are sterilized "raw hide" cow skin not water buffalo as is the case with a lot of Asian-sourced congas. There is no chemical or bleach treatment involved in producing these heads. Finally, the robust 5/8" nut size hardware is triple chrome plated with imported Finnish high grade chrome. Cheaper forms of chrome contain tiny iron particles which cause spider rust crazing on the surface.

Prices for Spring 2008:
Our pricing is very competitive and does not allow us to wholesale these congas to dealers. These are "importer to customer" prices, and in these times of extremely low dollar exchange rates, these prices are a very good value to our customers.

Note: The names for these sizes conform to the Brazilian designation standard, which differs from the U.S. standard: Requinto 9 3/4", Quinto 11", Conga 11 3/4", Tumba 12 1/2".

Shipping anywhere in U.S. flat rate, Fedex ground, insured 45.00 each drum. Shipping notification and tracking numbers supplied at time of shipping.

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