FP-congas were developed in the beginning of 1980's with the help of former
Upi Sorvali who played with UMO at the time. He tested our prototypes while
touring around the world with UMO, and with the encouraging feedback Finnish
Percussion Kotaja & Vartama OY(inc.) was formed. Later the name was changed into
Finnish percussion Kotaja OY(inc.).
In result of active co-operation with leading musicians we were able to produce
as the german drumming magazine Stick called it "der rolls royce unter den Congas"
(The rolls rouce of Congas). Also the conga skin designed with Yrjö Salminen
got high reviews on the same magazine.
The high quality of the instrument was achieved through ring design, sufficient
thickness and with careful manufacturing. Also a major element was the high quality
skin which was made from finnish ox's white-brown pigmented skin. Another speciality
was to make the tuning parts out of brass or bronze. The brass rims are cut and
polished by hand.
Finnish Percussion Congas have been sold to west-Europe, Middle America, North America
and Japan. Some of the best drummers in the world are still faithfull users of
our products, cause the reputation as the rolls royce of congas has remaind even
though FP-congas have not been manufactured in 15 years.
We now feel that it's time for Finnish Percussion Kotaja OY(inc.) to start manufacturing
FP-congas once again. The world has changed and networked during the past 15 years, which
gives us new possibilities to market our product through the internet. Opening of this
marketing channel is handled by Yreg Finland Oy (inc.)
PRICES
Prices are tax-free net prices which include packaging.
The shipping expenses are added to the total
price, or the buyer can pay for the shipping when claiming
the product. The buyer is also repsonsible for any duty fees.
HOW TO ORDER FP-PRODUCTS?
Ordering section will be added soon
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New FP-100 SERIES 
FP SKINS for congas and bongos are flat of Finnish bull's hide, available 0.5–2.5 thick.
