LP is pleased to introduce a complete line of instruments, proudly displaying the flag of Cuba, an island that has supplied our world with outstanding Latin and Latin jazz music. The LP Matador Cuban Bongos are modeled after traditional style instruments (and thus have traditional rims), and a traditional steel bottom. Shells of the 7 1/2" and 8 5/8" pair are Siam oak; again, they wear proudly the Cuban flag. Heads are hand selected natural rawhide.