Description
Overview
Restore the professional tone and response of your percussion instrument with the Tycoon 30th Anniversary Bongo Replacement Head. Specifically engineered for the 8.5″ drum, this replacement head ensures your bongos maintain the high-quality sonic characteristics and durability associated with Tycoon’s anniversary series.
Key Details
- Precision Sizing: Specifically designed as an 8.5″ diameter head for a precise fit.
- Anniversary Grade: Part of the 30th Anniversary line, ensuring materials meet rigorous performance standards.
- Physical Build: Lightweight construction weighing approximately 0.18 lbs for easy handling and installation.
Use Cases
- Maintenance: Ideal for replacing worn, stretched, or punctured heads to restore original pitch and resonance.
- Tone Refresh: Use this replacement head to bring back the crisp attack and warm sustain required for professional percussion performances.
- Instrument Upkeep: Essential for percussionists who perform regularly and require a reliable spare for touring or studio sessions.
Installation
Replacing your bongo head is a straightforward process. Begin by removing the existing tension rods or lugs to release the old head. Place the new 8.5″ Tycoon head centered over the shell and carefully re-insert the hardware. Tighten the lugs in a cross-pattern (star pattern) to ensure even tension across the surface, then tune to your desired pitch.
Compatibility
This replacement head is designed specifically for 8.5″ bongo drums. It is fully compatible with Tycoon 30th Anniversary bongo sets and other percussion instruments utilizing a standard 8.5″ diameter shell.
Additional Details
- Manufacturer: Tycoon
- Edition: 30th Anniversary
- Delivery Format: Physical product
- Weight: 0.18 lbs
- Height: 0.08″






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