Updated 16 May 2026
| Brand | Meinl |
| Category | Musical Instruments |
| Available at | 1 UK stores |
| 90-day avg | £629.00 |
Meinl
Meinl Artist Series William Thompson 11" Conga Black REMO head
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£608
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£575
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£546
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£614
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
- Hand-selected expertly crafted shell The Meinl Artist Series William "Kachiro" Thompson 11" Wood Conga has been crafted to the highest standard for professional use. The three-ply Siam oak shell produces a bright resonant tone. Fitted with a black Skyndeep®
- head you get unbeatable durability at high tunings. A natural warm and full-bodied sound. And its weatherproof so you can play in anywhere. Finished with robust gold tone hardware to keep your conga looking and sounding great. Built with care All Meinl congas go through a rigorous manufacturing and quality control process. Wood is sawn and then bent into a curved shape using a large press. The staves are checked for consistency then assembled into a conga-like shape by hand. Cut to profile in a lathe sanded and painted - each conga then goes to the careful and meticulous work of the quality control team. Read more about how Meinl congas are made. About William Kachiro Thompson One of the most in demand percussionists of today. William Kachiro Thompson was up and performing on stage by the age of 8 years old. At 14 Kachiro had already begun his professional career recording with the Zodiac Orchestra. With over 700 recordings to date there are too many artists to list. The majority of his career has been in salsa music. But he has performed with various acts from music to film. In jazz he has played with Luis Martin Julito Alvarado Robert Vilera and his own group: Kachiro Thompsons Jazz Trio. Hes recorded for various films including: Under Suspicion Dance with me Runner Runner and Dirty Dancing Havana Nights. If theres anyone who needs a versatile professional conga drum to suit their versatile skill set its Kachiro Thompson. Whats included Meinl Kachiro Thompson signature 11 conga Meinl Conga Saver Meinl conga handle Meinl Soundpads Accessory pouch L-shaped tuning key Tune up oil Specifications Head size: 11 Height: 30 Conga type: Quinto Shell: Three-ply Siam oak Head: Black Remo Skyndeep®
- Hardware:Gold tone Lugs: 10mm Rims: 4mm SSR Finish: Natural