Bongo Stand

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I’d like to cover a few of the bongo stand options you’ll find in the store and give you a couple of things to think about before purchasing a stand.

As a drummer, I know the urge to save money is strong. Our hobby is expensive and stands offer a wide range of prices. For those wanting to go the economical route, brands like Percussion Plus and Sound Pro offer a tempting selection of single braced bongo hardware.

I can’t recommend that option. While you’ll certainly save money on stands, you’re risking the investment on your bongos. Single-braced hardware just isn’t as durable as double-braced stands are.

This isn’t always the case as some hardware is thicker than others, but if I’m going to raise my bongo set 3 or 4 feet off the ground, I want to be sure the stand is going to hold up to the constant pressure of both the bongos and my playing.

If you intend on purchasing a sit-down stand, it’s probably not going to be a big deal. Your bongo drums will only be a foot or so off the ground and your lap or knees are going to be right there to soften the blow.

Whatever you purchase just remember that the cost of bongo drums is well worth investing a bit more money in a quality stand.

Bongo Hardware Options

The Pearl Primero stands are lighter-weight than other models, but are a good option for most bongo sizes, if you don’t mind single bracing.

This stand from Meinl is a little more expensive than the Pearl, but it is fully adjustable from a height of 31 inches to 45.

For better support, you’ll want to check out a double braced bongo stand like this one from Percussion Plus. The company isn’t a huge brand known for it’s great products, but I’d rather have a double-braced stand from a lesser company that a name-brand single.

The LP model above is a higher end stand that supports your bongos using a cam-lock system which is something that puts my mind to ease when my bongo drums are mounted.

Another way to save money is to just buy a bongo attachment. The one above from Pearl is available for about 35 dollars. It mounts to the Pearl PC200 Conga stand, unless you already own that, it’s not going to help you much.

Both of these are just mounts but they fit Aspire and Matador conga stands, so if you own one of those, it’s a must own for your bongo drums.

Bongo Stands & Mounts

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