Some information about the range of Natal Drums:

Fuego Series
The Fuego Series is specifically designed for those venturing into the world of Afro-Cuban percussion. Featuring  Congas  Bongos & Conguitas, the Fuego range embodies the exact same build quality, depth of finish and attention to detail that’s present throughout all of our percussion ranges.

The traditionally hand-crafted Siam Oak shells and natural hide heads produce a warm, rounded and full-bodied tone, while the chrome-plated ‘Comfort Hoop’ rims and hardware provide both superior strength and elegant styling, together with improved playing techniques due to the this design.

With four stain finishes available – Natural, Honey, Red and Black – both the Fuego Conga and Conguita sets come complete with fully adjustable, double braced chrome-plated stands, so ask your local Natal dealer for more info and try the Fuego Series for yourself!

Spirit Series
Designed in the UK and manufactured at our Thailand factory, the Spirit Series features Quintos, Congas, Tumbas and Bongos.  The shells are expertly crafted from Siam Oak, delivering a fantastic tone when combined with the natural hide heads and steel ‘Comfort Hoop’ rims.  As with all of our ranges, the Spirit Series is subject to stringent quality control and embodies the exact same build quality, depth of finish and complete attention to detail throughout.  The Siam Oak used to craft the Spirit Shells is sourced from environmentally and socially responsible timber sources.

Available in Quinto (10”), Conga (11”) and Tumba (12”), all Spirit Congas offer astounding low-end tone together with maximum sound projection. The Spirit Series also offers the widest selection of standard finishes across any of our ranges.  From Natural wood, to metallic silver, there’s a style available to suit every drummers individual taste!

A fully adjustable basket stand is also included with every Conga in the Spirit Series.

The exclusively designed ‘Resonance Block’ minimises surface contact and enables the Spirit Bongo shells to produce a longer, freer and more resonant tone.  The specially designed, heavy duty dedicated Spirit Bongo stand is both height and tilt adjustable and attaches directly to the under side of the Resonance Block, using a locking hand wheel.


Fusion Series
The Fusion Series is the culmination of decades of research, development and traditional construction techniques.  The Fusion Series is based on our original wood percussion range, first seen setting the standard during the 1980’s, and offers Quintos, Congas, Tumbas and Bongos.  All shells are expertly crafted from hand selected US Ash Wood and deliver a warmer traditional sound in comparison to that of fibreglass.

The Fusion Series also feature hand lapped natural hide heads, steel ‘Comfort Hoop’ rims, heavy duty tuning bolts and a high chrome protection ring on Congas, to prevent damage when playing in a traditional seated position.  A fully adjustable basket stand is also included with every Conga throughout the Fusion Series.

A selection of stain finishes are available which protect and enhance the natural grain of the premium US Ash Wood Shells.


The Classic Series
Our Classic Series revisits the original fibreglass designs that led to Natal becoming hugely popular throughout the 60’s and 70’s. Legendary groups such as Santana, The Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac and Led Zeppelin could regularly be seen on stage using Natal percussion, favoured for their superior volume, strength, style and unique sound. 

So faithful is the process of manufacturing the Classic Tumbas, Congas, Quintos and Bongos, is that it even involves utilising the original shell moulds and even the badge remains faithful to the original – now that’s authenticity for you.

All models come complete with steel "Comfort Hoop" rims, heavy duty tuning bolts and hand lapped heads.

SPECIAL EDITION CLASSIC SERIES
The Classic Series also features a collection of Special Edition ‘Splatter’ finishes. Based on those revered ‘60’s originals, no two Special Edition Congas are the same as each one is individually ‘splattered’ by hand.  The Special Edition Classic Conga set is available in 11” + 12” and you can choose from Black/Red, Black/Yellow and White/Blue Splatter finishes.

The Cubana Series
Natal's legendary Cubana series are the ultimate in professional percussion instruments. Entirely hand built at our UK production facility, these renowned Congas and Bongos have been providing musicians with world-class percussion since the 1960’s.

Still made to the same proven design and using the original 1960s shell moulds, the ‘Fiberglass Series’ Congas feature the original ultra light-weight Aluminium "Comfort Hoop" rim, for a brighter sound, heavy duty tuning bolts and hand-lapped natural hide heads. The Cubana Bongos are manufactured using the same high-grade materials and precision craftsmanship, with full-length tuning bolts to create a robust and truly uniquely voiced instrument.

Due to popular demand, our Cubana Series are now also available in Ash.  The Cubana ‘Ash Series’ Congas and Bongos feature ultra light-weight Aluminium “Comfort Hoop” rims, heavy duty tuning bolts, hand-lapped natural hide heads and like the rest of the Cubana Series, are entirely hand built in the UK.

The Cubana Series Bongos, Congas, Quintos and Tumbas really are the definitive Vintage product… and all available brand new!

CUSTOM CUBANA:
The Custom Cubana Series are manufactured entirely in the UK and feature hand-lapped heads and the ultra-lightweight Aluminium "Comfort Hoop" to produce that sharp bright authentic sound.

Both the ‘Fibreglass Series’ and the ‘Ash Series’ are available in a huge variety of custom finishes.  Choose from single colours, two-tone colours, glitters, faded tones, heat sensitive paint finishes or even use your very own personal design!