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Beautiful Gon Bops Vintage Congas in Excellent Condition - $800 (Sebastopol / Sonoma County)
condition:
excellent
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Conga is 11" head, Tumba is 12" head. They are in excellent conditions for a vintage set of congas! Are handmade in California and are very lightweight with incredible sound. These are the "Large" versions of these congas which were made specifically for better sound and playability. You will see the "L" in the product code on the conga placard.
These are sounding great with some amazing newer heads on them. Also have convenient strap / handles that make them a breeze to move with their light weight.
Here are some specs:
Gon Bops Mariano Series Congas – ICL-3300 & ITL-3300 (USA-Made)
Brand: Gon Bops (Gon Bops of California, Inc.)
Series: Mariano 3300-L (professional line)
Made in: USA
Era: Late 1980s–early 1990s (U.S. production period before the company went out of business / was sold.)
* Drums Included *
ICL-3300 – 11" Conga
Model code meaning:
I = Conga family (3300 series)
C = Conga size
L = Large (full-size shell/body)
ITL-3300 – 12" Tumba
Model code meaning:
I = Conga family (3300 series)
T = Tumba size
L = Large (full-size shell/body)
*Construction and Hardware*
Shell material: Mahogany
Shell type: Staved construction
Hardware: Traditional tuning system with tuning claws, tension rods, and barrel-style tuning nuts
Finish: Mahogany stain with black hardware
Hoops: Traditional rounded (Mariano-style) hoops
Height: Approx. 30–31″ each
*Tone and Feel*
Warm, resonant mahogany tone
Full-size “L” shells provide strong projection and low-end presence
Classic Gon Bops Mariano feel preferred by many players for traditional and Afro-Cuban styles
So hope you will enjoy these authentic vintage U.S. made Gon Bops Congas!
An ideal professional Conga + Tumba pairing.
Lastly, if you read this far you will know that these are priced at a holiday gift bargain. So hope you will enjoy this gift to yourself!
Easy pickup on the North side of Sebastopol.