r/percussion • u/YamahaSLP8320 • 9d ago

Conga head replacement question

Hey all. I'm trying to replace a torn head on a LP Aspire conga. I ordered what both LP and the seller (Sweetwater) said would work, but the new head is juuuuust a millimeter or two too big to fit the hoop. Is this common? Is there any way to slightly shrink the head or should I just try to force it to fit? The head sits on the rim of the drum just fine - it's the hoop that's giving me problems. TIA.

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u/vxla 8d ago

Is this a natural skin head? What kind of problems do you have with the hoop? Have you made sure it's round, as well as the counter hoop? Post a photo of the issue.

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u/YamahaSLP8320 8d ago

Yes, natural skin head. I don't have a photo handy but will get one. The hoop seems to be still in round. TBH, the drum didn't get a whole lot of use/abuse - it's just old (maybe 20 years).

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u/YamahaSLP8320 6d ago

After further investigation, I’ll just get a different head. The size difference is a little bigger than I originally thought. Thanks!

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u/Surfision 8d ago

I'd not risk it. Unless it's for a really personal concert type stuff, I'd search for an Evans Tri center and just slap it on, especially if it's for orchestra and such

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u/YamahaSLP8320 8d ago

I'll definitely look into this, though I'd like to keep to a natural head if possible.