These mini bongos are a great little item. Not only are they extremely well made and aesthetically pleasing, as is to be expected from LP, but they sound deceptively good. The sound produced is dry and poppy but with warmth. It doesn't project a lot because of their size, but they are ideal to practise digital dexterity on or just get an even lighter sound than normal bongos. They are easily tuned and the heads are of great quality. These mini bongos aren't just a cheaper version of LP bongos, they are exactly the same, just smaller. Also make great display pieces.