The meinl headliner series wood bongo is the perfect introduction to percussion and bongo playing'. '.strtoupper('t')he headliner series wood bongos are made from a siam oak shell providing warm and resonant tones with exceptional durability'. '.strtoupper('i')ts fitted with 8mm tuning lugs and 2mm rounded rims the meinl to help provide reliable and consistent tuning capabilities'. '.strtoupper('t')he headliner series bongos are stripped down and more affordable alternatives to the free ride woodcraft bongos'. '.strtoupper('t')hey feature some of the same crucial details including shell material and the tuning lugs to provide the best starter instrument possible.