LP Giovanni Galaxy 9-3/4? Requinto

Meet the drum that does it all — the LP Giovanni Galaxy Requinto, designed with master conguero Giovanni Hidalgo for unmatched projection, tone, and durability — your ultimate rhythmic weapon!

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Introduction

The LP Giovanni Galaxy 9-3/4? Requinto was designed with master conguero Giovanni Hidalgo specifically for projection, tone, and durability. This instrument represents the pinnacle of LP's craft — a collaboration between one of the world's most celebrated percussionists and a brand with decades of innovation in Latin percussion. The result is a drum unlike any other: a single conga that delivers an extraordinary breadth of tone, making it the instrument of choice for serious performers across genres.

A Shell Built for Superior Sound

Handcrafted from premium, environmentally friendly North American Ash wood, these 30-inch tall drums are built using LP's exclusive construction process, utilizing three plies of wood assembled through a proprietary design and shell-building method. This careful engineering produces a drum with exceptional resonance and structural integrity. The natural colors and tones of the premium Ash wood shine through the rich, deep gloss finish. The outcome is a commanding tonal profile: thunderous bass tone, rich mid-tones, and cutting highs with attention-getting projection.

Hardware Engineered for the Demands of a Master

In response to design specifications from Giovanni Hidalgo himself, the LP Galaxy Giovanni Series drums feature heavy-duty hardware, including stronger 3/8-inch diameter tuning lugs and reinforced LP Heart Side Plates, each secured with three bolts and a backing plate. The drums are further enhanced with the patented Extended Collar Comfort Curve II Rims, which increase tonal range, alongside ProCare Integrated Shell Protectors that keep the drum looking pristine during transport and performance. All of this is accented by gleaming gold-tone Galaxy hardware that reflects the premium character of the instrument.

The Exclusive Requinto — One Drum to Rule Them All

LP utilized Giovanni's input to create the exclusive Requinto — described as the most amazing single conga ever made. The combination of the 9-3/4-inch head size, the distinctive shell contour, and hardware geometry provide the broadest range of tone available in a single drum. It blends deep bass tones, smooth open tones, and clean slaps into one powerful drum. Giovanni himself has said: "If I could take only one drum on a gig, it would be the Requinto!" Topped with all-natural, hand-picked rawhide heads, this drum is as beautiful as it is powerful.

Why We Love This

Musicians gravitate toward the LP804Z-AW because it defies the limitations of a single drum. It blends deep bass tones, smooth open tones, and clean slaps into one powerful instrument, eliminating the need to bring an entire conga setup to every gig. The patented Extended Collar Comfort Curve® II Rims increase tonal range, while the premium Ash shell and hand-picked rawhide heads ensure a responsive, expressive feel that professionals trust night after night.

Features:

• North American Ash Shell — Premium, environmentally friendly wood with stunning natural grain
• 3-Ply Shell Construction — Built using LP's exclusive proprietary shell-building process
• 9-3/4? Natural Rawhide Head — All-natural, hand-picked for optimal tone and response
• Extended Collar Comfort Curve II Rims — Patented design that increases tonal range
• Gold-Tone Galaxy Hardware — Gleaming, heavy-duty hardware with premium aesthetics
• Reinforced LP Heart Side Plates — Each secured with three bolts and a backing plate for extra durability
• 3/8? Diameter Tuning Lugs — Heavy-duty, oversized lugs for precise and stable tuning
• ProCare Integrated Shell Protectors — Prevents hardware from marking or damaging adjacent drums
• Natural Deep Gloss Finish — Rich finish that showcases the wood's natural beauty
• Exclusive Requinto Design — Broadest tonal range available in a single conga drum