The Meinl Percussion Artist Series Sammy Garcia Signature 12" Tumba is built for players focused on melodic Latin ensemble work and expressive performance. Developed with Puerto Rican percussionist Sammy Garcia this tumba is part of the Conga Melodica concept designed to sit comfortably within a harmonically tuned conga setup. The 12" diameter and 28" height give this drum a defined voice that works well for melodic interplay. A premium fibreglass shell keeps the sound focused and consistent while remaining stable for regular gigging or rehearsal use. The True Skin buffalo head delivers a familiar playing feel paired with rounded 4 mm SSR rims and sturdy 10 mm tuning lugs for controlled reliable tuning. Finished in La Conga Melodica with chrome hardware it also includes a useful accessory set covering transport setup and ongoing care so youre ready to play straight away.
