We love LP congas. That's why we play and sell them. LP has been a true leader and innovator in the Latin percussion industry for nearly 40 years. Their pure conga shapes and beautiful conga tones are fantastic. Each series - LP, Matador, Aspire and CP/WorldBeat - is fantastic partly because it perfectly addresses the needs and desires of players at every playing level.

LP Congas - Advanced congas with the highest quality parts and aesthetics. LP makes some of the best congas in the world. And the beauty and style of their drums is second to none. LP offers many types of professional congas. Each one has it's own sound and personality. The variations and nuances are wonderful and a great pleasure.

Matador Congas - Matador congas are professional grade congas at an intermediate price. Their shells are the same wood (siam oak) and quality as LP pro congas, such as the Classics. The two biggest differences between the Matador and LP congas are the 1. Heads and 2. Rims. The Matador head are a little thinner than the LP heads and this gives the Matadors a slightly lighter, airy tone. The Matador Soft Strike rim is a professional grade rim. It is perfectly well designed or it's price range. However, it is not as robust as the Comfort Curve II (CCII) rims, which are on the LP series congas.

Aspire Congas - Aspire congas are smaller in head size and shell than Matador and LP series congas. The smaller heads make the drum easier to control. They are excellent entry level drums. And sound good enough for intermediate (and advanced) players to enjoy. They are good for people 9 years and older.

World Beat Mini Conga - These World Beat congas are great for children to learn on, but any advanced player can enjoy them too. Their small size offers a great range of high tones and they are solid enough for any adult. They are 21" tall, wood and have soft strike, black rims. They are a high quality mini conga.

LP Hardware & Accessories - LP designs its own accessories. Since they are conga experts they make stands, bags and parts to perfectly fit and enhance all their drums.

LP Conga Models

Each LP conga series is designed for a particular playing level. LP has over 20 conga models and these are organized into the following series: CP® (Cosmic Percussion) and World Beat®; Aspire®; Matador®; and LP®. LP® is the highest, pro, level conga and the CP® and World Beat® are entry level congas.

World Beat and Aspire congas are designed for beginners - ages 7 and UP.

Matador congas are professional grade congas at intermediate level prices. They use 5/16" lugs, which is the same size as most LP congas, yet they are much less expensive. For instance, Matador wood congas & Matador Puerto Rican wood congas are 24 - 40% less expensive than the various LP series congas, yet the shell and hardware are on par with most of the LP series congas, including the Classics. The main factor that makes Classics sound better than the Matadors is the head; the Classics have a better, thicker head, than the Matadors it makes the drums sound a little better.

LP congas are professional grade congas and are made with the best shells, parts and have the best tones.

Conga Guide

Familiarize yourself with LP congas - learn the features & qualities of any conga that interests you.

The following charts will help you determine which conga is best for you

1. LP Series - Professional & Premium Congas

2. Matador Series - Intermediate & Advanced Congas

3. Aspire/World Beat Series - Entry Level Congas

LP Music® has mastered the art of conga making. Their congas are known for their beautiful tone, designs and ease of play

LP® congas are known for be very strong and durable, yet they are beautiful art-drums.

Several LP® conga models are designed by pro conga players. LP's willingness to refer to their expertise is a tribute to LP's sensibility and ability to provide the best congas possible.

LP® drums will help players learn and become better players because they sound great and are solid.

LP® congas set the pace for the industry.

We offer all conga models - we have congas for all playing levels and budgets

We discount all LP® congas

Congas come with our QUALITY & SATISFACTION GUARANTEE

What the Best Players Play®

"Products bearing the LP label have behind them an unequaled history of design innovation, manufacturing excellence & customer service. it is to this end that we will continue our devotion to LP's original credo: "Authenticity in sound with uniqueness in design". - Martin Cohen, founder of LP Music®

Why is Latin Percussion Music® the Industry Leader?

"Trust the Leader" - Why is LP® the industry leader for Latin percussion instruments? Check out the beginnings of LP Music, the principles they were founded upon & what inspired LP founder, Martin Cohen, to make his first Latin percussion instrument.

Hardware

Stands

Bags and Cases

Hardware & Accessories

Drums

LP Congas

Drum Circle Drums

LP Drums & Percussion

Lessons

Conga Drumming Book - Award winning Conga Drumming instruction Book with CD

Conga Drumming Basics - Info. on the fundamentals of conga playing

Drum Tips - Quick and effective hand drumming tips