Hayman BG-405-NT Hardwood Bongo Set – 6.85″ & 7.95″ natural finish, rawhide heads, black powder-coated hardware
Warm tropical hardwood meets road-ready engineering in the BG-405-NT, a bongo set that sings with the crisp pop of genuine rawhide heads and the earthy growl only a thick, resonance-rich shell can provide. The natural satin coat reveals golden grain that glows under café lights, while black powder-coated hardware frames the drums in sleek contrast—an aesthetic that feels equally at home in a salsa basement or on a modern jazz stage. The paired diameters—6.85″ (small) and 7.95″ (large)—are voiced for traditional hembra/macho interplay, projecting articulate slaps and generous bass when the groove demands.
Seasoned percussionists will appreciate the smooth, rounded bearing edges that let the hide seat evenly, reducing break-in time and extending tuning stability. Heavy-gauge tuning lugs glide on precision threads, so micro-adjustments stay locked through the hottest dance set, and the low-profile center block keeps knee clearance comfortable for marathon sessions. Right out of the box the drums arrive pre-tensioned by Hayman’s artisans; after a gentle first warm-up the hide settles, revealing a spectrum of airy overtones that synthetic heads can only imitate. The hardwood body’s mid-density delivers a focused attack without the boxy harshness of budget laminates, making the BG-405-NT a reliable studio mic-friendly option.
Ordering through Elit Music adds yet another beat to the story. With over 30 years of experience matching instruments to players, Elit ships each BG-405-NT fully inspected and offers real-world after-sales advice—so the only surprises on gig night come from creative improvisation, not your gear.
These are the technical specifications
Shell material: selected tropical hardwood, natural satin finish
Head material: natural rawhide, unbleached
Head diameters: 6.85″ (174 mm) macho, 7.95″ (202 mm) hembra
Hardware: black powder-coated steel, heavy-gauge tension lugs
Rims: rolled steel, black finish
Center block: hardwood, low-profile design
Tuning range: traditional Latin to low jazz fusion
Included: tuning wrench, care guide
Weight: approx. 3.6 kg set
