Afro Percussionc a t a l o g

Elite&FiberglassCongas

Afro Fiberglass Congas in #602 Bistre Black finish.

Afro Elite Congas in #514 Sheer Amber finish.

Afro Elite Color Choices

Afro Fiberglass Color Choices

#514 Sheer Amber #513 Sheer Red

#511 Natural #512 Sheer Black

#502 Bistre Black #600 Polar White

Hand selected aged water buffaloheads provide excellent response andsupreme tonal quality. Their premiumexterior finishing is designed to be easyon the hands.

Elite’s die-cast brushed pewter lookComfort Crown Rims offer theultimate in strength while providingthe hand comfort needed for today’saggressive styles of play.

Six extreme strength steel claws,lug plates and our new selfcentering tension nuts providethe ultimate in tuning integrity.Each tension nut provides a selfcentering sleeve that fits perfectlyinto the lug plate insuring theclaw hook stays centered andnever rides against the threads.

Our removable rubber coatedtransport handle makes carryingyour congas a breeze.

Air cured 100% Thai Oak shells areformed into our exclusive Afro shapedconga designs. Thai Oak provides awarm, full bodied, tonal quality andround frequency response withexcellent attack and pronounced lowend punch.

For the ultimate in tonal character, playability andquality, our Elite Congas represent all that is possiblein state of the art conga design. All Elite Congasfeature 100% Thai Oak shells formed to a customshape exclusive to Afro. This unique design enhancesoverall frequency response, warmth, and projection.Features like a resonance enhancing rubber base,brushed pewter look steel hardware, die-cast comfortcontour crown rims and beautiful see-thru lacquerfinishes, all add up to the finest truly professionalquality congas available in its price range. Afro EliteCongas are available in an 11” Quinto, 11-3/4” Congaand 12-1/2 Tumba models, and in your choice fromfour beautiful see-thru finishes.

Our Fiberglass Congas feature the exclusive Afroshaped shell designs in 100% hand formed fiberglass.Black powder coated Contour Crown Rims and lugsprovide the same outstanding tuning integrity andplaying comfort as our Elite series. Our 100% fiberglassshells provide the brighter tone and increased projectionso popular with many professional players for use inlive performance settings. Afro Fiberglass Congas areavailable in 11” Quinto, 11-3/4” Conga and a 12-1/2”Tumba models and in your choice of black or white hi-gloss gelcoat finishes.

Primero&SalidaCongas

Afro Primero Congas in #511 Natural.

ACF08 8” Salida Conga withstrap in #600 Polar White.

AC100S- 10” Primero QuintoAC110S- 11” Primero CongaAC120S- 12” Primero Tumba

AWC201 Primero 10”, 11”Congas complete w/Stand.

AC110- 11” QuintoAC117- 11-3/4” CongaAC125- 12-1/2” Tumba

AC900 All Fit Stand

ACF0810 8” and 10” SalidaConga Set complete w/stand.

Hand selected agedwater buffalo headsprovide Primero withexcellent response andsupreme tonal quality.

Black powder coatedfinished Comfort CrownRims on Primero Congasprovide the hand comfortneeded for today’saggressive styles of play.

Primero’s extreme strengthsteel claws, lug plates andour new self centeringtension nuts provide theultimate in tuning integrity.Each tension nut providesa self centering sleeve thatfits perfectly into the lugplate insuring the clawhook stays centered andnever rides against thethreads.

Primero’s air cured 100% ThaiOak shells produce a warm,full bodied, tonal quality withexcellent attack andpronounced low end punch.

Our outstanding Primero Conga lineoffers quality of high end congas, with aprice so low, you’ll think someone madea mistake. Hand selected water buffaloheads, 100% Thai Oak construction,Contour style crowns, and our solid steelclaws provide the dependability, soundand function to rival many top of the linemodels. Primero is also the only line inits price range to offer a full 3 conga setfeaturing a 10” Quinto, an 11” Congaand a 12” Tumba. Primero Congas areavailable in a set with stand orindividually in your choice of #511Natural or #512 Sheer Black.

Our Salida Mini-Congas feature an allfiberglass shell for great tone andprojection, traditional crowns and chromeplated hardware. They are available in aset with stand, or as a single 8” congawith strap. Colors include #600 PolarWhite or #602 Bistre Black.

We offer a complete line of Congastands to fit our Elite, Fiberglass andPrimero Congas including our universalAC900 All Fit Stand. The AC900 offersindividually adjustable legs perfect forboth height and angle adjustments, andfits virtually all Congas, Djembes andBoogaraboos. Our AC100S, AC110S andAC120S stands were designed specificallyfor Primero Congas, to be played in aseated position.

Bongos&Batas

Polished steelContour Crowns

Extra stronghardware

Thai Oak shell,4 color choices

Powder coatedContour Crown

Extra stronghardware

Extreme volumeFiberglass Shell,2 color choices

Powder coatedContour Crown

Extra stronghardware

Thai Oak shell,great sound

Elite Series Bongos ABW-300DX 7”/9” in #513 Sheer Red

Fiberglass Bongos ABF-300 7”/9” in #600 Polar White

Primero Bongos AWB-30 7”/8.5” in #511 Natural

ABA-60 Itotele Bata in #511 Natural

ABA-70 Iya Bata in #511 Natural

AB900W All-Fit Bongo stand

ABA-50Oconcolo Batain #511 Natural

Afro Bongos are designed to offer the finestquality in their price range. Features like anoversized Hembra for greater bass response,extra strong hardware for higher pitchedtunings, and Contour Crowns for improvedcomfort show this commitment to quality. OurElite Bongos are 100% Thai Oak with polishedsteel hardware and are available in 4 colors toperfectly match our Elite Congas. Our FiberglassBongos provide bright cutting hi’s and excellentbass and are available in White and Black. OurPrimero Bongos are based on our Elite designand are constructed of 100% Thai Oak withavailable finishes including #511 Natural and#512 Sheer Black.

Our double headed Batas are based upon anancient African design and feature naturallyfinished 100% Thai Oak shells for great tone.Chrome plated conga style tuning brackets withextra strength claws, and traditional rims provideexcellent tuning integrity. These prized ceremonialdrums offer a great, warm tone similar to aBongo like sound on the hi drum, and a djembelike tone on the large drum. Both drums areplayed together creating endless rhythm patterns.Afro Batas are available in three sizes.

Our All-Fit Bongo stand securely holdsall Bongos for standing performances.It features sturdy double braced legs,tilting top with strap lock, adjustableBongo lug receivers and full heightadjustability.

Djembes&Cajons

AJW-340 12-1/2”Wood Djembe in#511 Natural

AJF-320 12-1/2”Fiberglass Djembein #602 Bistre Black

AJF-350 14”Fiberglass Djembein #602 Bistre Black

AJW-80 8”Wood Djembe in#511 Natural

AJW-100 10”Wood Djembe in#511 Natural

AJW-110 11”Wood Djembe in#511 Natural

Afro offers a wide variety of Djembe stylesfrom which to choose. Djembes have becomeextremely popular with both pro players and asa main choice for drum circle players, due totheir ease of use, wide range of voicings andportability. All Afro Djembes are exclusivelyshaped with a narrower neck to enhance bassresponse and hi-end crack. Goat skin heads offerthe perfect tone and comfort for hours of playing,and our soft rubber base protects the drum andprovides excellent stability.

Our 12-1/2” wood Djembe, offers 100% ThaiOak construction for an extremely warmresonant tone, black powder coated hardware,and traditional crown with strong conga styletuning for a hi tuning range. Our wood Djembe isavailable in beautiful hi-gloss #511 Natural asshown above.

We offer Fiberglass Djembes in both 12-1/2”and 14” sizes. They feature a brighter tone withan increase in both projection and volume due totheir 100% fiberglass design. Other featuresinclude comfortable Contour Crowns, blackpowder coated hardware, bongo style tuning lugsand a shoulder strap. Afro Fiberglass Djembesare available in #602 Bistre Black as shown.

Our Mini Djembes are a greattransportable drum and offer a soundbest characterized as a cross between astandard Djembe and a Doumbek. Theirwarm tone offers both clear hi’s andgreat bass response. Afro Mini Djembesare constructed of 100% Thai Oak andfeature chrome plated traditional crownswith conga style claws for the ultimate intuning. They are available in 8”, 10” and11” sizes and are finished in hi-gloss#511 Natural. Both the beginning drumcircle player and the seasoned pro willfind our Mini Djembes offer a great soundand excellent value.

Genuine Goat Skin Headsprovide excellent responseand supreme tonal quality. Black powder coated rims.Our wood Djembes featureTraditional rims and ourFiberglass Djembes offersmooth Contour Crowns.

Extreme strength steelclaws, lug plates and ournew self centering tensionnuts provide the ultimate intuning integrity.

Our wood Djembes feature100% Thai Oak shells for awarm, full bodied, tonal quality.Our Fiberglass Djembes featuregreat volume, attack, projectionand bright tonal quality withexcellent bass response.

Afro’s exclusive shape neckenhances both bass and hi-end response.

Rubber base protects thebottom and enhances bass.

Afro Tube Cajons produce a loud, warm, bigtone similar in timbre to temple blocks. Theyoffer great bass and slaps and are playedwith conga technique. Afro Tube Cajons areconstructed of naturally finished 100% ThaiOak with a thin Thai Oak head or playingsurface. Tube Cajons are available in 3 sizes,ACJ-140 (14 )̈, ACJ-120 (12 )̈, and the ACJ-100 (10 )̈ shown below.

ACJ-100 Tube Cajone in #511 Natural

TimbalesAfro Timbales offer the exceptional

features and excellent tonal properties neededto separate them as both great instrumentsand outstanding values. Our Afro BrassTimbales feature a six lug design withrecessed long-reach tension bolts for easyrimshots. Our supreme quality Brass shelloffers a bright cutting warm tone withexcellent cascara.

Our chrome plated Steel shell Timbalesfeature a slightly drier full range sound withgreat volume and projection. Both are greatfor live performances and come complete withour ultra-hi quality tilting double bracedperformance stand and offer 3 size sets fromwhich to choose. Our Salida Timbales featurea chrome plated Steel shell, drumset stylehardware for excellent tuning integrity,sturdy tilting performancestand complete withcowbell, and offer thesound, features and qualityof timbales costinghundreds more.

Our exclusive Flat Timbsshown below are perfect forintegrating percussion elements into yourdrum kit set-up, or can be used in conjunctionwith a traditional percussion set-up to offera wider range of sounds. Salida Flat Timbsare 3”x13” and feature drumset stylehardware including our Integrated SuspensionSystem Mount. Available in both Brass andSteel shell models, you’ll find Salida FlatTimbs are a perfect addition to your set-up.

Afro Brass Timbales are available in 3 sets.ATB-5123 12”/13” Brass Timbales with stand.ATB-5134 13”/14” Brass Timbales with stand.ATB-5145 14”/15” Brass Timbales with stand.

Extra long cowbell bracket willaccept multible bells andremoves quickely.

Black laquered hardware withSureShot Rims and long reachtuning bolts with self-centeringnuts for better rim shots.

Traditional 6 lug shell ofpremium Brass or Steel withrolled bearing edges forimproved head contact.

Sturdy double braced legs for theultimate in performance stability.

Heavy duty tilting adjustmentwith drum bumpers and a simpletwo bolt drum attachment forquick set-ups and tear-downs.

Afro Steel Timbales are available in 3 sets.ATS-5123 12”/13” Steel Timbales with stand.ATS-5134 13”/14” Steel Timbales with stand.ATS-5145 14”/15” Steel Timbales with stand.

Salida TimbalesSTS-5134 13”/14” Steel Timbales with stand and Cowbell

Chrome plated drumset stylehoops, lugs and tension boltscomplete with IntegratedSuspension System Mount.

3”x13” size, in either Brass orSteel provides the perfectcompliment to the traditionalTimbale sound. STB-3131 Salida Brass Shell Flat Timb STE-3131 Salida Steel Shell Flat Timb

ACB-10 RockPower Flange Cowbell

ACB-9 TimbalePower Flange Cowbell

ACB-6 MamboPower Flange Cowbell

Afro’s Exclusive Power Flangedesign provides greater strengthwith a more open, powerful soundwithout plastic strips that simplymute the cowbell.

SCB-88” Salida Cowbell

SCB-66” Salida Cowbell

SCB-55” Salida Cowbell

SCB-44” Salida Cowbell

ACB-5Afro Fusion Cowbell

ACB-3Afro Cha-Cha Cowbell

ACB-1Afro Chico Cowbell

ACB-23Mounted Agogo Bell

ACB-22Hand Held Agogo Bell

AGA-32Hex Ganza (Long)

AGA-30Hex Ganza (Short )

ASR-03Shakerine

AGR-01Mini-Ganzeriro

ASR-01Mini-Shakerine

Afro offers a large selection of Traditional andinnovative Cowbells and Effects to suit the needs of mostany player in any performance situation.

Our Afro Power Flange Cowbells are perfect for playersneeding the ultimate in strength and performance. Theyoffer supreme quality craftsmanship with overlapping,fully welded seams, and our exclusive Power Flange edgeformed into the bell. The Power Flange allows the bell toproduce a dry controlled, open tone with more volumeand strength than cowbells with plastic strips attached.Their angled mounting bracket features an internaleyebolt that clamps against the the mounting arm creatingthe most secure, easy to use mounting method available.Power Flange Cowbells are available in three sizes.

Afro traditional Cowbells also offer the outstandingquality construction provided by fully welded, overlappingseams and the security of a clamp type angled mountingbracket. For a traditional cowbell sound, with great toneand volume, there simply is no better choice.

Our Salida Cowbells are the perfect blend of qualityand value. They offer high quality construction, great toneand projection, 4 sizes from which to choose, and ourdual-tite mounting bolt which allows you to tighten thebracket by both hand and wrench.

Agogo bells offer an authentic Brazilian sound andtuning. They feature fully welded seams and ultra highquality materials for a great sound. Our Mounted Agogobells feature our Dual-tite mounting bolt for securemounting to any cowbell rod and our hand held Agogobells feature a flexing solid steel connecting handleallowing you to squeeze and click the bells together.

Our aluminum hexagonal Ganzas produce threeseparate sounds simply by shaking against different sidesof the instrument. Their unique light tone can also createa wah-wah effect by covering and uncovering the airvents.

The Afro Shakerine, Mini-Shakerine and Mini-Ganzeirowere invented by Bart Fermie and combine ashaker/ganza type sound and a Tambourine jingle sound.Both sounds can be played independently or together bysimply changing technique. You will find theseinstruments create a variety of innovative interestingsounds and effects. The Shakerine features a full sizeprofessional wooden Tambourine with a full size Ganzahandle. The Mini-Shakerine features a small square Ganzawith one set of Tambourine style jingles. The slightly largerMini-Ganzeiro offers Brazilian style jingles for a drierjingle sound.

Our Basket Ganza is a 4”x9” woven tube instrumentwith fiberglass ends. Wooden sticks inside create a light,airy sound when shaken against the sides or ends.

Afro Beaded Maracas are a new concept in Maracas.Fiberglass cords with outside beads offer an excellentsound with greater control and soft foam handles createa great look and feel.

Cowbells&Effects

AGA-20Basket Ganza

AFM-20Beaded Maracas

APS-528 Post Mini-Percussion Rack

APS-514 Post Mini-Percussion Rack

APS-30Single Post Mount

APS-37Adjustable Post Mount

APS-31Cymbal Holder

Stix-FreeAPS-10 (up to 5” bells)APS-11 (5” and over bells)

APS-33Conga Lug Mounted Holder

APS-15Foot Pedal Bracket For Cowbell(Bracket only, Pedal and Cowbell not Included)

Accessories&HoldersAfro makes it easy to build an exciting percussion set-

up that is as individual as your signature. Our MiniRacks allow you to add cowbells and mountedpercussion effects to any stand. Our APS-52 provides 8posts and our APS-51 offers 4. Both securely clamp onmost any size stand.

Our easy, economical, single post holders are availablein three types. The APS-30 is a straight post and clampfor stand attachment. Our APS-37 Adjustable Holderprovides an angled post and swivelling mount for avariety of positioning options. The APS-31 is a standardCymbal Holder great for splash, crash and effectscymbals.

For conga players in search of a simple cowbellattachment, there is no better choice than the APS-33. Itclamps on to most any conga claw and offers easyattachment of a cowbell or mounted percussion effect.The Afro Stix-Free mounts above a cowbell and allowsyou to play it by hand, without sticks. Great for congaand other hand percussion players that need a cowbellsound, the Stix-Free features a hard plastic strikermounted under the smooth metal surface to provide agreat, authentic cowbell and stick sound. Afro’s Stix-Freeis available in two sizes for small and large sizedcowbells. Our APS-15 is perfect for drum set playersneeding a cowbell sound or clave beat, while leavingyour hands free for drum patterns. The APS-15 willmount to most any bass drum pedal and accept mostcowbells, and provides sturdy reversible rubber tipped orspiked tipped floor stabilizers to keep the pedal in place.

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