Meinl HB50BK Bongo, Black, 6 1/2 inch and 7 1/2 inch


MeinlPercussioninstrument


Weight: 3 kg
Size: 6 1/2-inch and 7 1/2-inch
Dimensions: 21.0 L x 44.2 H x 24.0 W (cm)
Model: HB50BK
Size: 6 1/2-inch and 7 1/2-inch

71 Responses

  1. ChastitBxj says:

     United States

    First percussion instrument. Nice sound and quality build. Good to learn on.
    First percussion instrument. Nice sound and quality build. Good to learn on.

  2. KarlRioslif says:

     Spai

    Sonido muy bueno!
    Buscaba un bongo para empezar a tocar y este supera mis expectativas, se puede afinar perfectamente, los parches y la construccin de buena calidad

  3. Anonymous says:

     Mexico

    Muy buenos
    Muy buenos los BONGO, funciona muy bien. Me lleg en perfecto estado.

  4. Alley Hector says:

     Spai

    Bonitos y elegantes
    Suenan muy bien. Soy productor musical y ya los he grabado en un disco. Son profesionales y estticos. La marca es una garanta.

  5. Anonymous says:

     Spai

    Excelente sonido a buen precio
    Suena sper bien, est muy bien construido con buenos materiales y alcanza con creces mis expectativas. Muy contento con la compra.

  6. KarolinHogben says:

     United Kingdom

    Amazing set of bongos
    My first set of bongos ever. First impressions out of the box and very satisfied with the build and quality of these drums. As specified plastic shells which suits me as they will be going from venue to venue as part of my drum kit. The sound is great and they really resonate tones hitting differently. The Icing on the cake was taking them along for a quiet jam with our band breakingf in new bass player. He thought I was an exsperienced bongo player, ( no mate first time tonight ever playing them). Played the kit for around 30 years but honest started getting some good rythems going and these bongos sound just great. Ejoyed them so much

  7. TarahMcMaster says:

     United Kingdom

    Great sounding
    Perfectly good, skin will need tuning a few times for them to get used to the stretch, I found they’d be pitched down a day after tuning them up. But that’s normal.

  8. Anonymous says:

     United States

    These bongos sound great and are priced very well. The customer service is good and any issues are addressed quickly.
    These bongos sound great and are priced very well. The customer service is good and any issues are addressed quickly.

  9. SterlinParramor says:

     United States

    I love the drums. The sound is as expected and it’s great quality.
    I love the drums. The sound is as expected and it’s great quality.

  10. SharronKeesler says:

     United States

    I got this for my toddler because he loves drums; I needed something that would last him through the years. It’s just what I was looking for!
    I got this for my toddler because he loves drums; I needed something that would last him through the years. It’s just what I was looking for!

  11. BrockSnyder says:

     Italy

    Ottimi bongos professionali
    Migliore rapporto prezzo qualit, bella timbrica alle varie tensioni della pelle, fusto ergonomico per appoggiare i bongos sui polpacci. Consiglio a chi non vuol pagare troppo per avere una qualit medio alta

  12. Anonymous says:

     Italy

    Bongos per principianti di qualità supe
    un bongos per principianti,ma realizzato con materiali professionali. Il suono non molto definito e caldo.

  13. ciara says:

     France

    Bie
    C’tait pour offrir une dbutante, donc je ne peux pas juger la qualit du son. Sinon ils sont trs beau. Dommage qu’il n’y ai pas de house fourni.

  14. Anonymous says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our Usersbought them as a Christmas gift for my husband.. he absolutely love them! Also arrived earlier than expected... Thank you so much
    bought them as a Christmas gift for my husband.. he absolutely love them! Also arrived earlier than expected… Thank you so much

  15. Anonymous says:

     Italy

    Strumento ben fatto
    Prodotto corrispondente alla descrizione della scheda . Qualit dei materiali ottima. Meinl in fatto di percussioni una garanzia. Ideale per chi desidera imparare a suonare.

  16. Anonymous says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 9 From Our UsersI love the look and feel of these bongos. I’ve never played an instrument, but I sure love beating on these mamajamas to the sound of a good funky tune. Go ahead and get a set. You can’t go wrong for the price. It’s good therapy. So much fun. Kids and adults alike can just get lost in the music. Pretend your in a Cuban band. A Mariachi band. Just have fun.
    I love the look and feel of these bongos. I’ve never played an instrument, but I sure love beating on these mamajamas to the sound of a good funky tune. Go ahead and get a set. You can’t go wrong for the price. It’s good therapy. So much fun. Kids and adults alike can just get lost in the music. Pretend your in a Cuban band. A Mariachi band. Just have fun.

  17. Anonymous says:

     Italy

    ottimi Bonghi
    Molto belli e suonano davvero molto bene, in rapporto alla cifra spesa. Consigliati!!

  18. Anonymous says:

     Spai

    Muy buena calidad
    Siento que he echo una buena compra, los bongos vinieron bien protegidos y con una llave para afinarlos, lo cual hice nada ms llegaron, el sonido me resulta muy bueno y son bastante cmodos. Los materiales son de calidad.

  19. SheliaSchreffle says:

     United States

    Fun for beginners
    Not made in China, they’re from Thailand.
    Good bongos for a beginner.

  20. Anonymous says:

     United States

    Best deal on bongos out there. Don't make the mistake I almost made and buy any of the mini bongos. Watch the reviews on YouTube. These are your best bet for the price.
    Best deal on bongos out there. Don’t make the mistake I almost made and buy any of the mini bongos. Watch the reviews on YouTube. These are your best bet for the price.

  21. Solomon20N says:

     France

    Bon rapport qualité prix
    Pour jouer acoustique ou en complment de mon set de batterie, je suis agrablement surpris par la qualit de ces bongos. Robustes, bon son un bon compromis pas trs cher.

  22. Anonymous says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 13 From Our UsersThese bongos have solid construction and are a great set for beginners. They sound great. I wasn't sure about the ABS body instead of wood but it doesn't seem to effect the tone that much. I get a nice bright bong and a nice lower tone on the bigger one. The hide skin heads are the same high quality they put on their more expensive ones and the hardware is solid and won't break. For the price these are excellent quality bongos made by a major drum company.
    These bongos have solid construction and are a great set for beginners. They sound great. I wasn’t sure about the ABS body instead of wood but it doesn’t seem to effect the tone that much. I get a nice bright bong and a nice lower tone on the bigger one. The hide skin heads are the same high quality they put on their more expensive ones and the hardware is solid and won’t break. For the price these are excellent quality bongos made by a major drum company.

  23. Anonymous says:

     Mexico

    Muy buena calidad y precio
    Me gust mucho el sonido para ser un bongo de plstico. Por el precio y la calidad realmente fue una buena compra.

  24. WDM Group PR Network says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 17 From Our UsersI looked for weeks before buying one to ensure I bought the right one. Took a "Beats" class and the teacher said great choice! It is quality made. Sounds great, not childish, but anyone could play it. I would highly recommend this company. I will be ordering more musical instruments from them! Thanks for the great buy :)
    I looked for weeks before buying one to ensure I bought the right one. Took a “Beats” class and the teacher said great choice! It is quality made. Sounds great, not childish, but anyone could play it. I would highly recommend this company. I will be ordering more musical instruments from them! Thanks for the great buy 🙂

  25. TawnyaRosa says:

     United Kingdom

    Produces a great sound, well made sturdy instrument.
    My first Bongo set I have enjoyed playing with the worship team at my church. Took a little while for me to get to grips with tuning but ok now.

  26. Brooke33Nq says:

     United States

    I had always wanted one and searched for one under my budget. This served it's purpose and it is wonderful!! Wouldn't change it for another one. Great sound!
    I had always wanted one and searched for one under my budget. This served it’s purpose and it is wonderful!! Wouldn’t change it for another one. Great sound!

  27. GlennBidwill says:

     Germany

    Meinl Percussion HB50BK ABS-Plastik
    Haptik und Qualitt fr 69 inkl. Versand sind sehr gut. Alles fsst sich extrem wertig an. Bin leider kein Musikprofi und kann deshalb ber den Klang der Bongos weder negativ- noch positiv bewerten. Fr mich hren sie sich gut an. Hochwertiges Produkt -Empfehlung.

  28. RV says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 4 From Our UsersI ordered the Meinl Bongos with ABS plastic shells. The sound of these bongos is great. Very nice tone from the shells along with the natural skin heads. Although the sound is most important, the look of the black ABS shells is also very nice. They have a nice finish. Overall, very pleased with this purchase.
    I ordered the Meinl Bongos with ABS plastic shells. The sound of these bongos is great. Very nice tone from the shells along with the natural skin heads. Although the sound is most important, the look of the black ABS shells is also very nice. They have a nice finish. Overall, very pleased with this purchase.

  29. ShawneeVNP says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 6 From Our UsersChristmas Bongos!
    Bought these as a Christmas gift for my husband. He is bongo-ing as I write this review! He loves them!
    Items arrived very promptly, and are really quality bongos! They even came with a wrench to tighten or tune? I would absolutely buy from this seller again!

  30. Anonymous says:

     United States

    Excellent bongos for the price. I’m having tons of fun playing them.
    Excellent bongos for the price. I’m having tons of fun playing them.

  31. TiaraWoodhouse says:

     United States

    Arrived in great condition. Sounds really good. Very happy with my purchase. Hope it came with a carrying bag!
    Arrived in great condition. Sounds really good. Very happy with my purchase. Hope it came with a carrying bag!

  32. Anonymous says:

     Canada

    Bought this for my dad and he has played percussion for a long time and thought this set was great quality for the cost. Very happy.
    Bought this for my dad and he has played percussion for a long time and thought this set was great quality for the cost. Very happy.

  33. CharlotteI02 says:

     United States

    Awesome product, I love playing I get a very authentic sound for the money
    Awesome product, I love playing I get a very authentic sound for the money

  34. Anonymous says:

     United States

    Excellent quality. Nice and heavy. Definitely not a toy. I do feel like a need to purchase a stand in order to use them most effectively, but I am quite petite, so their heft may be manageable for others.
    Excellent quality. Nice and heavy. Definitely not a toy. I do feel like a need to purchase a stand in order to use them most effectively, but I am quite petite, so their heft may be manageable for others.

  35. Anonymous says:

     United States

    The bongos were better than expected. They sounded great and looked great. Fast service and a quality product.
    The bongos were better than expected. They sounded great and looked great. Fast service and a quality product.

  36. Anonymous says:

     United States

    Excellent product, fun and easy to play!! I love my congas... this brand definitely is the best in percussion, I recommend this 100%
    Excellent product, fun and easy to play!! I love my congas… this brand definitely is the best in percussion, I recommend this 100%

  37. Barb79Izbdsdfzm says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 5 From Our UsersI have received those items on time. It has been a long time since I had stopped playing this instrument. I like the quality of the sound even if it is the first time I start playing the bongo. I look forward to improving my talent and buying a bigger one in the future.
    I have received those items on time. It has been a long time since I had stopped playing this instrument. I like the quality of the sound even if it is the first time I start playing the bongo. I look forward to improving my talent and buying a bigger one in the future.

  38. Anonymous says:

     Italy

    Bellissimi
    Acquistati per un regalo…che dire, sono a dir poco bellissimi sia alla vista che al tatto, da ignorante in materia e regalato ad un principiante , hanno fatto davvero una bellissima impressione.

  39. Anonymous says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 6 From Our UsersThese seem to sound very good, I don't play but tried them out to see how they sounded before gifting them. They sound just like the videos of pros playing. This is without any tuning played by me. I had gotten a pair of Rockjams before, but the quality of construction and sound of the Rockjams was inferior to these Meinl by far.
    These seem to sound very good, I don’t play but tried them out to see how they sounded before gifting them. They sound just like the videos of pros playing. This is without any tuning played by me. I had gotten a pair of Rockjams before, but the quality of construction and sound of the Rockjams was inferior to these Meinl by far.

  40. Anonymous says:

     Italy

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our UsersVale ben più di quel che costa
    E’ la terza volta che mi trovo a comprar dei bonghi… “chi poco spende poco gode” dicono e normalmente vero, ma per fortuna questa volta ho dovuto ricredermi.
    La prima volta ho comprato dei bonghi economici (XDrum) qui su Amazon: dopo pochi giorni la pelle del macho esplosa, anche se non era affatto troppo tesa: prodotto restituito e rimborsato.
    Poi sono andato in negozio ed ho comprato dei bonghi sullo stesso prezzo ma a loro di qualit leggermente superiore: forse nelle pelli… ma la struttura era pessima e se si voleva una pelle pi tesa, si piegavano i supporti. Alla fine dopo quasi un anno, le pelli sono rimaste perfette, ma i supporti sono risultati inutilizzabili. I supporti in metallo!!
    Mi sono intestardito e anzich spender di pi per uno strumento di maggior qualit (il mio un utilizzo hobbistico e di studio, non ho grossissime pretese), ho rischiato di buttar via altri soldi e provato questi Meinl… sperando nel marchio e nelle buone recensioni. Ce li ho solo da un paio di giorni ma la prima impressione ottima e per il momento devo dire di esser estremamente soddisfatto: il suono il migliore tra i tre provati, la struttura di buona fattezza ed i tiranti per accordarli non sono affatto troppo duri. Vedremo con il tempo come va… per il momento le premesse sono ottime e non posso che consigliarli.

    Aggiornamento dopo qualche mese di utilizzo:
    la pelle del macho si rotta e ne ho ordinata un’altra originale dal sito Meinl… in realt almeno per il macho del bongo sarebbe meglio utilizzare una membrana sintetica, meno delicata.
    Il suono decisamente migliore di altri bongo di pari prezzo, ma non al livello di prodotti professionali: prover a sostituir le pelli con delle sintetiche e vedremo se migliorer un po’, ma credo che la diversa sonorit sia data dal corpo in abs anzich legno.
    Non adatto ad uso professionale ma confermo l’ottimo rapporto qualit/prezzo per studio/hobby.

  41. Melvin2357 says:

     Spai

    Golden Review Award: 5 From Our UsersBuen producto. Calidad
    Llegaron rpido y bien embalados, el producto es de gran calidad y con la posibilidad de cambiar la piel por otra mejor cuando sea necesario.
    Tienen buen sonido

  42. Noah McGraw says:

     Canada

    This is the first pro style bongos I ever played on.. so my review is going to be colored. And so is the sound from these great bongos. Warm and delicious when I want and that pop is right there waiting for me. Nothing at all about this one sounds "plastic", and because it is.. it is more resistant to humidity. Great fun.
    This is the first pro style bongos I ever played on.. so my review is going to be colored. And so is the sound from these great bongos. Warm and delicious when I want and that pop is right there waiting for me. Nothing at all about this one sounds “plastic”, and because it is.. it is more resistant to humidity. Great fun.

  43. Anonymous says:

     United Kingdom

    Thumpingly good value and sound.
    Wow, I’m absolutely blown away by the sound of these bongos. They are superbly constructed and look great too. They are just what I wanted for beginner level playing and are certainly value for money. With the sound they produce, I shall have hours of pleasure whilst learning to play.

  44. sspencer says:

     Spai

    Golden Review Award: 6 From Our UsersBuena relación calidad precio.
    Suenan bien y son de calidad. Mi hijo que estudia percusin esta encantado con ellos. Los recomiendo por su relacin calidad/precio.

  45. Anonymous says:

     Italy

    Perfetto
    Ho comprato questo articolo per il mio ragazzo e lui stato super felice. Ovviamente da professionista quale mi dice che perfetto.

  46. Anonymous says:

     United States

    Bongos seem to be a good quality. Seems ideal for someone just starting out.
    Bongos seem to be a good quality. Seems ideal for someone just starting out.

  47. HaydenKendrick says:

     United States 🇺🇸

    Amazing sound, great built. Delivered as excpected, super high quality.
    Amazing sound, great built. Delivered as excpected, super high quality.

  48. ChandaYNHpsbbih says:

     United States

    what an amazing instrument soon as I got them i tuned them up and played the sound is awesome very professional I would recommend this. top of the line.
    what an amazing instrument soon as I got them i tuned them up and played the sound is awesome very professional I would recommend this. top of the line.

  49. Antonia Wilson says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 9 From Our UsersVery solid set! Quite heavy, actually, definitely not a toy at all. Our daughter absolutely loved them. Unfortunately, so did our German Shepherd, she ate them the second night we had them! She didn't eat the bottom part, she just chewed a hole right through the hide on top. Ugh. I was so mad (at myself for not picking them up off the floor!) So, they are an excellent little drum set but, if you've got big dogs -beware- dogs love hide!
    Very solid set! Quite heavy, actually, definitely not a toy at all. Our daughter absolutely loved them. Unfortunately, so did our German Shepherd, she ate them the second night we had them! She didn’t eat the bottom part, she just chewed a hole right through the hide on top. Ugh. I was so mad (at myself for not picking them up off the floor!) So, they are an excellent little drum set but, if you’ve got big dogs -beware- dogs love hide!

  50. Anonymous says:

     United States

    amazing! I've been looking for bongos and after some intense researching I decided the HB50BK from Meinl were the ones for me. inexpensive and deliver great sound. very happy with my purchase. this bongos are robust, beautiful finish, and amazing sound.
    amazing! I’ve been looking for bongos and after some intense researching I decided the HB50BK from Meinl were the ones for me. inexpensive and deliver great sound. very happy with my purchase. this bongos are robust, beautiful finish, and amazing sound.

  51. David Elrich says:

     United States

    These are my favorite bongos so far, the skins have very thin leather that is extremely responsive. My other bongos have very thick skins which may be good for longevity but they don't sound as nice. These are nice and light weight, look very professional and are a blast to play!
    These are my favorite bongos so far, the skins have very thin leather that is extremely responsive. My other bongos have very thick skins which may be good for longevity but they don’t sound as nice. These are nice and light weight, look very professional and are a blast to play!

  52. Anonymous says:

     Spai

    Golden Review Award: 4 From Our UsersExcelentes bongos
    Excelentes bongos para un principiante buena calidad… precio y calidad muy buena mucho mejor que otros por un poco menos.

  53. Anonymous says:

     United States 🇺🇸

    Bought for daughter, she loves it. The construction is very high quality and I know that it will be difficult to damage the ABS housing. Would highly recommend
    Bought for daughter, she loves it. The construction is very high quality and I know that it will be difficult to damage the ABS housing. Would highly recommend

  54. Anonymous says:

     United States

    I am a big fan of the Meinl products I am already have a cajon, but also need a bongo, I try with other brands but the sound that the brands that I try doesn't like so I try wihth the Meinl bongos and this are awesome.
    I am a big fan of the Meinl products I am already have a cajon, but also need a bongo, I try with other brands but the sound that the brands that I try doesn’t like so I try wihth the Meinl bongos and this are awesome.

  55. Anonymous says:

     United States

    A good purchase for beginners looking for an affordable, yet good bongo drum. It sounds really nice, and a wrench is included to tune it. Although it is made of plastic which is not as good as wood, it feels pretty solid, moderate care should prevent scratching.
    A good purchase for beginners looking for an affordable, yet good bongo drum. It sounds really nice, and a wrench is included to tune it. Although it is made of plastic which is not as good as wood, it feels pretty solid, moderate care should prevent scratching.

  56. Lena Borrelli says:

     United States 🇺🇸

    Nice Bongos!
    Great pair of starting Bongos- slightly out of tune but came with tuning wrench!

    Great quality

  57. Anonymous says:

     Italy

    Super bonghi
    Buona la spedizione qualit prezzo oki . Speriamo siano resistenti anche in futuro . In ogni caso stiamo sempre a suonare

  58. Trapping Value says:

     United States 🇺🇸

    This is my first set of bongos and they seem really well made. Real skin and nice sound. I tightened the toning screws and the sound got better and better.
    This is my first set of bongos and they seem really well made. Real skin and nice sound. I tightened the toning screws and the sound got better and better.

  59. JayneUZMXmzag says:

     United States 🇺🇸

    Very nice! Great quality. Very sturdy and has a nice sound. These bongos are way better than expected!
    Very nice! Great quality. Very sturdy and has a nice sound. These bongos are way better than expected!

  60. LillianaSVST says:

     United States 🇺🇸

    They have to be the best bongos you can get for the price.
    Great Tone. Don’t let the fact that they are plastic scare you off. They are very well made with heavy duty metal hardware.
    They exceeded all expectations.

  61. MilagroSXZ says:

     United States

    It seems these days its hard to be impressed...but these Bongos did it!!! They are awesome! The quality and sound are far superior than we expected!!! The price is soooo nice too! Thank you Amazon and Meinl!!!!
    It seems these days its hard to be impressed…but these Bongos did it!!! They are awesome! The quality and sound are far superior than we expected!!! The price is soooo nice too! Thank you Amazon and Meinl!!!!

  62. Anonymous says:

     United States 🇺🇸

    Great little Bongo drums. Good tone (maybe not as traditional as wood). Seem very durable. As I play for fun they suit my purposes very well.
    Great little Bongo drums. Good tone (maybe not as traditional as wood). Seem very durable. As I play for fun they suit my purposes very well.

  63. TobiasZ23uh says:

     United States 🇺🇸

    Although these bongos are made out of plastic they are very firm and strong, they have a very good sound. I think it is a good choice for beginners.
    Although these bongos are made out of plastic they are very firm and strong, they have a very good sound. I think it is a good choice for beginners.

  64. SherriePederson says:

     United States 🇺🇸

    Was perfect for my granddaughter. She was super excited and is now learning to play them.
    Was perfect for my granddaughter. She was super excited and is now learning to play them.

  65. JessikaMaldonad says:

     United States 🇺🇸

    Good Stuff
    good feel. tone them right and for the price they sound pretty good

    Recommend for a bongo budget, and great for anyone

  66. Anonymous says:

     United States 🇺🇸

    Great sound and quality. My husband is a musician and has owned these bongos for the last two years. Their quality materials and sound are great. Over all the best gift to any musicia
    Great sound and quality. My husband is a musician and has owned these bongos for the last two years. Their quality materials and sound are great. Over all the best gift to any musicia

  67. Anonymous says:

     United States

    We wanted to introduce music and percussion to our grandkids, but a lot of the children's instruments were not durable enough to stand up to their enthusiasm! These bongo is a professional version, so probably overkill, but both kids and adults can play without fear and they sound good!
    We wanted to introduce music and percussion to our grandkids, but a lot of the children’s instruments were not durable enough to stand up to their enthusiasm! These bongo is a professional version, so probably overkill, but both kids and adults can play without fear and they sound good!

  68. Anonymous says:

     United States

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our UsersThe body hits a semi typical acrylic sound. But in a good and consistent way with the skin heads. That's what I wanted consistency. Slightly larger is slightly deeper but by a fine bit. I use them to jam with a friend so we sound just enough different but still on tune. Great price as well. Def think it will hold up will
    The body hits a semi typical acrylic sound. But in a good and consistent way with the skin heads. That’s what I wanted consistency. Slightly larger is slightly deeper but by a fine bit. I use them to jam with a friend so we sound just enough different but still on tune. Great price as well. Def think it will hold up will

  69. Anonymous says:

     Spai

    Instrucciones
    Siendo aficionado, extrao las instrucciones… Buscando en youtube y en todas partes y nada…Imagino que aprender por mi cuenta! Pero en fin, me gustan !

  70. Patrick Hearn says:

     United States 🇺🇸

    This is a nice drum. It was definetly worth the price. Great Deal. The drum has a really great sound.
    This is a nice drum. It was definetly worth the price. Great Deal. The drum has a really great sound.

  71. J. Kenji Lopez-Alt says:

     United States 🇺🇸

    Golden Review Award: 2 From Our UsersGift for my son who is in college. Gave it to him and found he had bought a set costing twice as much. He hasn't played the other set since he got this one.
    Gift for my son who is in college. Gave it to him and found he had bought a set costing twice as much. He hasn’t played the other set since he got this one.