These are the features that you need to look when you buy a quinto drum: Construction Quinto drums are made of wood mainly with Siam Oak being a favourite among many manufactures. Apart from the wooden shell, check the material of the drumhead. These are made of a strong material to give you a crisp sound tone. Buffalo skin is usually used in the same. A good construction means a good sound quality. Tuning lugs The tuning lugs need to be made of metal casings and should be big enough to create significant tension.