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7 1/4" LP Traditional Bongo Rim with Curved Ears, Chrome, for Valje and Johnny "Dandy" Rodriguez Bongos V271A
Sale Price: $132.99 (includes shipping in continental U.S.)
Delivery: UPS, FedEx or USPS, typically arrives in 2 to 5 shipping days in the continental U.S.; tracking info will be sent to you
Fits: All 7-1/4" LP Bongo shells, including the LP Series & Matador Series wood & fiberglass Bongos. Also, usually works with non-LP bongo shells that have a 7 or 7-1/4" diameter shell.
Description: This is the replacement/original rim for the LP Valje & Johnny "Dandy" Rodgriguez Bongo. The curved ears on these Traditional Rims adds an additional element of grace. These ears are are slight variation to the original LP Traditional Rims (aka Cuban style rims). This rims is the replacement rim for the shell (7 1/4") shell on the LP Valje and LP Johnny Dandy Rodriquez Bongos. If you want the curved ear look they can also be used on other LP & non-LP bongos with 7-1/4" LP bongo shells. Traditional Rims are lighter than LP CC II rims. They are also strong & durable.
NOTE: Only LP, Matador and particular Remo heads, as well as flat skins, which can made into a head, are guaranteed to fit this rim. Contact us if you have questions about this rim, heads or skins.
Color: Chrome
Metal: Steel, chrome plated
Number of ears: 4
Weight: 1 lb, 4 oz 8 5/8" LP Traditional Bongo Rim,
Chrome, for Valje Bongos
Sale Price: $142.99
(includes shipping in continental U.S.)
Delivery: UPS, FedEx or USPS, typically arrives in 2 to 5 shipping days in the continental U.S.; tracking info will be sent to you
Description: This is the original/replacement rim for the LP Valje Bongo. The curved ears on these Traditional Rims adds an additional element of grace. These ears are are slight variation to the original LP Traditional Rims (aka Cuban style rims). This rims is the replacement rim for the shell (7 1/4") shell on the LP Valje and LP Johnny Dandy Rodriquez Bongos. If you want the curved ear look they can also be used on other LP & non-LP bongos with 7-1/4" LP bongo shells. Traditional Rims are lighter than LP CC II rims. They are also strong & durable. NOTE: Only LP, Matador and particular Remo heads, as well as flat skins, which can made into a head, are guaranteed to fit this rim. Contact us if you have questions about this rim, heads or skins.
NOTE: Only LP, Matador and particular Remo heads, as well as flat skins, which can made into a head, are guaranteed to fit this rim. Contact us if you have questions about this rim, heads or skins.
Description: Traditional rims are the type of rim traditionally used on Cuban bongos. Replacement rim for 8-5/8" LP bongo shells & other shells that are 8-5/8" or 8-1/2". Traditional Rims are lighter than LP CC II rims. They are also very strong & durable.
Color: Chrome
Metal: Steel, chrome plated
Number of ears: 4
Weight: 1 lb, 7 oz
Delivery: FedEx Ground, arrives in 2 to 5 days in continental U.S.
9" LP Traditional Bongo Rim, Chrome, for Johnny "Dandy" Rodriguez Bongos
Sale Price & stock: Contact us for price & stock
Includes: 9" Metal Traditional Rim (does not include head, lugs or bongo)
Fits: All 9" LP bongo shells, including LP Generation III Bongo, LP Triple Bongo and LP Johnny Dandy Rodriguez Bongos. Also works with other drum shells that have 9" diameter of the top of drum shell.
NOTE: Only LP, Matador and particular Remo heads, as well as flat skins, which can made into a head, are guaranteed to fit this rim. Contact us if you have questions about this rim, heads or skins.
Description: Traditional rims are the type of rim traditionally used on Cuban bongos. Replacement rim for 9" LP bongo shells & other shells that are 9 or 8-3/4". Traditional Rims are lighter than LP CC II rims. They are also very strong & durable.
Color: Chrome (9" is only available in chrome)
Metal: Steel, chrome plated
Number of ears: 4
Weight: approx. 1 lb, 9 oz
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