This is the exactly the kind of review I was looking for. Thanks for the info. It sounds like the ideal choice is to have both. I went with the LP and I am...
The compact conga is a standard 11' inch conga head (Evans with a cast aluminum bearing edge and rim. It can be tuned. It looks like a conga head without a...
There's yet another movie up at This movie is at the request of many beginner drummers who have emailed me and want to learn "a" guaguanco rhythm in parts. ...
Hi all. I´ve been playing bongos for a couple of years now, but I´m now planning on buying a pair of congas. Can anyone give me advice on a couple of...
1. The main differences between wood stave constructed congas and fiberglass congas are weight, durability, and tone. The wood congas are heavier than ...
hello group i have this original cuban cajon trio from 1997 , is ready for sales $400.00 plus $125.00 for priority mail 3 days post office. call 1-787-259-0293...
I tend to disagree with some of this advice. 1. In my experience I would argue that fiberglass drums are as heavy or heavier than wood congas. example: I've...
Daniel, If you live in Colombia you can get the Hector Rocha Colombian made congas or Pernas,they both make mahogany congas and bongos.My advice, is get the...
Please tell me the shape wood type and dimentions of the cajones. Vinnie All outgoing email is scanned by E-Trust ... From: "PEDRO E BARRIERA COLON"...
Dario (and the rest of you guys that replied): Thanks a lot for the information. I will take a look at the HR congas (that are very popular here in Colombia),...
I had the occasion to play a set of "Fuegos" in-store over the New Year holiday; they are, as described, between the (not very good in my view) Aspires and...
RFGS@...
Jan 14, 2004 11:50 pm
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You know, this is how it is - every one has a different view. I own a Matador which I never play because I don't like the sound and I've played some Aspires...
In a message dated 1/14/2004 4:22:57 PM Pacific Standard Time, ... Tried a new, non-stock head? They do wonders on the Mats. They even sound pretty good with...
RFGS@...
Jan 15, 2004 12:48 am
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At PASIC a few years ago one of the LP guys at the LP booth told me the quality of the drumhead on a conga is responsible for 90% of the sound. I tend to think...
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Jan 15, 2004 3:17 am
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Just put up a funky rhythm for 5 conga drums. There are two versions of the movie, one with only downbeats for ease of learning and the other is played in...
I was taught to do the manoteo more or less in the centre of the head. In videos (eg Anga mania) I often see it done more on the side of the head. Is this a...
Hello List! Say YEAH! I have a trio of Gunbops, circa 1972 and a set of potatos (circ 1980) but my favorite drum is the one I bought from a yard sale for 15...
Nah, the four Tocas I play keep my hands busy enough. Besides I need a head bolt, too, before I can tune it. I had to borrow one off the Matador to replace...
I have a set of 3 original Valjes and they sound great. I also have 2 fiber glass Matadors a conga and tumba they also sound very nice, and the heads are...
I also had a fiber glass drum I bought back in about 65 I think it was called a domino it had legs that came out from inside it, I had them taken off and the...
... My own experience leans more toward thinking that a bunch of factors are involved in any individuals decision and the "quality of sound" from any given...
Some of my favorites are drums that were made in Japan (and I think Mexico as well). They're fiberglass, made from cloth and resin vs. the fiber (flock) and...
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