Pearl’s new Elite Mahogany Series of congas and bongos feature our exclusive “Spline-Joint” technology that uses splines to mechanically secure the staves both horizontally and vertically to greatly increase the surface area of the joints for strength that others can’t match. The shells feature an inner layer of hard Para Wood for improved volume and increased mid and low frequencies and an outer layer of Mahogany for incredible looks. Another feature is our NEW Contour Crown Rims with a lower profile for greater comfort on your hands, and our exclusive Self-Aligning Washer System (S.A.W.S.) that isolates the tension hooks from the inner walls of the lugs for greater tuning ease. The Pearl Elite Mahogany, where state-of-the-art construction creates state-of-the-art sound.