Gon Bop has been building Latin percussion in Los Angeles since 1954 — one of the oldest continuously operating percussion companies in the United States, with roots in the original wave of Latin music that hit California in the postwar years. The Tumbao series sits in the middle of the Gon Bop lineup, built for working percussionists who need a serious instrument without the flagship price tag. The 12" tumba is the bass voice of the conga family — deeper in pitch, fuller in the low end, and bigger in the overall sound than a quinto or conga. This one sounds big and warm, with the kind of resonance and body that makes a tumba useful in both live and studio contexts.
The natural blonde clear coat finish shows the wood grain cleanly and gives the drum a classic, understated look. The head is in excellent condition and the rims are near perfect — this drum has been well cared for where it counts. The shell shows some finish blemishes from normal use consistent with a played instrument. A genuinely nice tumba at an honest used price.
- Make: Gon Bop
- Model: Tumbao Series Tumba
- Size: 12"
- Finish: natural blonde, clear coat
- Head: excellent condition
- Rims: near perfect
- Shell condition: good — finish blemishes from normal use
- Character: big, warm, full low end
- Modifications: none
- Includes: drum only, no stand
Ships carefully packed and insured for full value.
International buyers are welcome — please contact us for a shipping quote before purchasing.
About Mill River Music
Mill River Music is an independent, human-powered music shop located in downtown Northampton, MA, run by a team of players, enthusiasts, and certified repair technicians. Every piece of used gear we sell is personally inspected, tested, and set up before it ships — we don't list it until we'd be happy to play it ourselves.
As Martin and Taylor certified techs, we hold our guitar work to a high standard, and we're committed to full transparency about the condition of everything we sell. No surprises.
When you buy from Mill River, you're supporting an independent local business that genuinely cares — about gear, about players, and about doing things right. We're here every step of the way. Reach out anytime.
