The Marathon Exclusive series from Meinl Percussion exemplify what Micheo Music percussionists look for in a pro-level conga. First, they've got wonderful and rich-sounding 2-ply Siam oak shells topped off with true skin buffalo heads and chrome-plated hardware. Next, their 8mm strong tuning lugs and 2.6 mm rounded SSR rims are both easy to tune and easy to play. Additionally, they come with a Steely II conga stand, Meinl Conga Handles, and Meinl Conga Savers to ensure that your other drums won't get scratched. Finally, the Marathon Exclusive conga features a wealth of included accessories, such as Meinl Soundpads, tune-up oil, an L-shaped tuning key, and an accessory pouch. In short, the Meinl Percussion Marathon Exclusive series conga contains everything you need to get off the ground in a simple, sleek package.