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Drums on SALE is now closed - Thank you for a great 35 years!
Drums on SALE is now closed - Thank you for a great 35 years!

LP Legend Joe Madera Series Wood 12 1/2" Tumba - LPL552X-JM

Model Number: LPL552X-JM
UPC: 731201146364

Hey there, sad news...we've shut down shop permanently. So you won't be able to score any drum gear via the website anymore.

The Legends series is now richer for the inclusion of LP Legend Series Jose Madera Congas, winner of the 2009 M.I.P.A Award for best percussion product. Musical director Jose "Joe" Madera, born in New York City to Jose "Pin" Madera (first arranger for the Machito Orchestra), played timbales with Machito in his teens. He later became Tito Puente's conguero for 30 years and was the musical director of the Tito Puente Orchestra for 10 years. Jose has been staff arranger at Fania Records since the 1970s and has performed on over 100 recordings in Latin, Pop, R&B, and Jazz music.


  • 30" Siam Oak construction adds to the drum’s overall warm tone; unique shell contour brings out the drum’s mid and high sound ranges.

  • Fiberglass layer added to the inside upper portion of the shell to provide additional strength

  • Natural rawhide

  • Swirl gloss finish chosen by Joe Madera

  • Comfort Curve II Rims

  • Chrome Hardware, Reinforced LP Heart® Side Plates with 5⁄16" diameter tuning lugs and LP ProCare Integrated Shell Protectors

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