Unleash Percussive Brilliance: Paoli Mejias Signature Balance Bongos (LP201AX-2PMB)

Experience percussion mastery with the Latin Percussion Paoli Mejias Signature Balance Bongos (LP201AX-2PMB), instruments that embody the extraordinary talent of their namesake. Distinguished Puerto Rican master percussionist Paoli Mejias—renowned for his electrifying performances with Santana and his acclaimed solo work—has collaborated with LP to create bongos that match his exacting standards. These exceptional instruments capture the soulful energy and technical brilliance that have established Mejias as one of the premier percussionists in Latin jazz, rock, and salsa. Each strike delivers crackling, articulate highs and sumptuous mid-tones that cut through any musical arrangement with remarkable clarity and presence.

Meticulously crafted from premium sculpted ash, these bongos represent the pinnacle of percussion design. The perfectly sized 7-1/4" and 8-5/8" drums feature handselected natural rawhide heads that respond with exceptional sensitivity to every nuance of your playing technique. The ergonomically designed Comfort Curve II rims ensure extended playing comfort during the most demanding performances, while the robust 5/16" diameter tuning lugs provide precise tension control and remarkable tuning stability. The steel backing plates and plated cast aluminum bottoms complete this professional package, delivering structural integrity that matches the instruments' tonal excellence. Every component—from shells to hardware—has been selected to create bongos worthy of bearing the name of a percussion legend.

• Signature model developed with Latin percussion virtuoso Paoli Mejias
• Premium sculpted ash shells for superior resonance and tonal depth
• Traditional 7-1/4" and 8-5/8" sizing with select natural rawhide heads
• Ergonomic Comfort Curve II rims for extended playing comfort
• Professional-grade 5/16" diameter tuning lugs for precise tension control
• Reinforced construction with steel backing plates and cast aluminum bottoms
• Elegant chrome-plated hardware for lasting durability and visual appeal
• Versatile sound profile ideal for Latin jazz, rock, salsa, and beyond