{"product_id":"lp-patato-model-fiberglass-conga","title":"LP Patato Model Fiberglass Conga - Black with Chrome Hardware","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"67\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"65\"\u003eLP Patato Model Congas – Legendary Design, Timeless Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"415\" class=\"\"\u003eInspired by the trailblazing artistry of \u003cstrong data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"136\"\u003eCarlos \"Patato\" Valdez\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"168\"\u003eLP Patato Model Congas\u003c\/strong\u003e pay tribute to one of the most influential figures in Latin percussion. 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