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    Re: Cajon

    I dislike the materials & design of many / most Asian made Cajons, compared to traditional Peruvian or Spanish made Cajons. Gon Bops models are made by " Atempo " in Peru & Fat Congas makes great...
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    Re: Make It Yourself... MIY

    I love the custom machined stainless steel ball tilters inspired from Rogers Swivomatic hard wares used on the drum rack ! VERY WISE !
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    Sticky: Re: Show Us Your Hand Drums

    Yes, I have played these too. I think they are the best buy from any Asian made brand. The heads are OK but you have options to fit w/ Remo plastic or w/ custom tucked cow vs Asian Bison. These...
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    Re: Wooden Timbales?

    Oak shells, plywood or wood staves, are not strong enough to endure cascara playing. The soft grain in oak is very poreous and can crack & peel. Maple Keller shells may be a better choice. The head...
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    Re: Wooden Timbales?

    Since the 1930's, drum companies like Slingerland were producing limited wood shell timbales wich we could just call concert toms. The difference is in application. Ply shells can delaminate from...
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    Re: Before and After Thread

    I love Rogers drums...congrats on a well done project ! Now you need at least 1 Rogers timbale shells to go w/ this set ! ? lol Or a concert tom to emulate the timbale sound ?
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    Re: Before and After Thread

    GREAT job on the project Brother ! I would never bother w/ such a chore on the thick coatings but you made these drums look netter than original ! The Matador crown rims / Comfort Curve style are the...
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    Re: My used CP Bongos!

    These entry level bongos are too light for my uses but remind me of some old bongos in the smaller size. The hard wares are not up to using thicker heads or the higher tensions of plastic heads. But...
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    Re: Remo Crown Series Question

    All Remo heads for Latin drums are made to fit a variety of crown / rims. You must be specific when ordering for either traditional rims, comfort rims or the lower profile comfort crown II by Lp for...
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    Re: Remo Crown Series Question

    In regards to Remo's Latin Drums that use acousticon shells, they are a laminated man made material and are quite dense & strong, a bit heavier in some cases compared to soft woods like mahogany....
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    Re: Snare Buzz

    lol....simpathetic vibrations Mon... :)
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    Re: Snare Buzz

    Check the snare bed on the shell & the position of the snare wire throw off & butt plate. Look for alignment issues & check the wires them selves. They may be over stretched or improperly made. ( I...
  13. Re: Remo Weatherking Black Suede Emperor Tom heads...Help!

    Sounds like the head has not properly seated to the drums sound edge so you can not assess the head until its actually fitted well. This is why I prefer older style drum edges like old Gretsch...
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    Re: Tom overtones are killing me!

    moon gels may be too much. I use thin weather seals foam rubber sound control dots that I make my self. I have to determine by ear, which area of the head is in dis harmony. The drum shell may be the...
  15. Sticky: Re: Tuning to the Shell Tambor (DWs John Good)

    Excellent points here ! I am aghast at how drummers & Latin percussionist are so oblivious to tuning concerns. The purpose of a drum shell is to act as a resonator and as a frame to attach the drum...
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    Re: Drum head maintenence?

    great advise...I add...keep them out of direct sunlight or even indiect sun light since it breaks down the plastic & sun bleaches the drum finishes. Store drums in cases when not in use or covered...
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    Re: tama time!

    Both Tama & Ludwig made snare drums w/ this shape of Lug. They would tend to turn at the mounting holes in the shell...from the leverage & tensions of tuning. ( not a good design ) When they turned,...
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    Re: Cleaning Hoops

    If u mean real Gold plating...dont touch it at all, it is microns thin & actualy rubs off. I think you have Gold toned tinted laqcuer sprayed over polished chrome. It is prone to corrosion & wears...
  19. Re: Is there really such a thing as a nylod drum head?

    I never heard of it ! Mylar is the best plastic for drum heads & is why it is used. Some high torque marching drums like Scottish pipe bands snare drums use are actually made of Kevlar fabric ! Its...
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    Re: Good bass drum muffling/tuning

    I agree ! Additionally...I think only top of line Gretsch & Sonor drums had well designed internal muffler devices which gave the drummer complete control over drum head. Since it was adjustable, one...
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    Re: Tuning/Seating/Cracking the Head

    The Big picture of drum head seating...is knowing the heritage from calf skin heads to plastic & identifying the differences which have created a need to standardize head sizes to fit standardized...
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    Re: Cajon

    Very cool ! If you are not a hand percussionist...you may experience owies on your fingers ( hand perc is like a martial art, little grass hopper ) In Spain, they use fiberglass laminate as a playing...
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    Re: Cajon

    Cajons are now popular & anybody w/ cabinet making skill could make them or manufacture them but SOUND is the difference. I prefer Cajons made in PERU by cajoneros not factory workers. ATEMPO cajons...
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    Re: Looking for a Guiro

    Meinl FIBERGLASS guiro is the best ! the fiberglass resist cracking as plastic does, the grooves of the Meinl fiberglass guiro are easier to play since the shape of each groove is beveled to not...
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    Re: Cowbell Mount????

    Some times a bongocero will add a wood block, bell or microphone via of a clamping hardware to the bongos, but it is an awkward set up that is off balance & very hard to hold between the legs for...
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