From Santurce, Puerto Rico, William "Kachiro" Thompson is one of the most in demand conga players today. As a prolific recording and touring artist "Kachiro" needs drums that will deliver in a wide variety of musical situations. Inside or outside, in an intimate venue or a big stadium, in the studio or while on tour, "Kachiro" needs instruments that feel good when he plays them and that transmit the nuances and intensity of his playing. With a new elegant shape of the drum made with Siam Oak (Hevea brasiliensis Muell.-Arg.) and the thick drum head made out of mule skin these drums will accompany "Kachiro" during his busy recording and playing schedule always delivering the sound he needs. FEATURES: 10 mm strong tuning lugs, 4 mm rounded SSR Rims, Gold tone hardware, Hand selected Mule head, MATERIAL Three ply Siam Oak (Hevea brasiliensis Muell.-Arg.) INCLUDES Tune Up Oil, Accessory pouch, L-shaped tuning key, MEINL Conga Saver (patented), MEINL Conga Handle, MEINL Soundpads, HEIGHT 30", COLOR Natural, High gloss PATENTS Meinl Conga Saver (CN, TH, US patent), SIZE: Conga 11 3/4".