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Congratulations on your congas. As far as instruction goes I highly recommend the Tomas Cruz Conga Method especially volumes one and two. He does a great job teaching you the basics book one and then...

I sit while playing. When I play the drums in my bedroom I put a wood board underneath them because I have carpet, but when I play my drums in the rooms that have hard wood I don't put anything under...

I have the Tomas Cruz conga method volumes 1 and 2. I'm not exactly sure what you mean modern, but I think it's a very good set. I'm completely satisfied with it. If you go through volume 1...

I had pain in my fingers for my first two weeks, but since then nothing. I think it really is about technique. I really don't callous easily I've been playing the Bass for 11 months and I still...

I have the Tomas Cruz conga method volumes 1 and 2 and they are great. Out of all the courses I've seen they are by far the best. They are very comprehensive and he really takes the time to teach you...

So I received my cajon on Monday and after playing it for a few days I can say that I'm completely happy with it. I would definitely recommend it. It has awesome bass and nice crisp slaps. I've only...

I was just about ready to buy the schalloch cajon, but I checked ebay and they had a great deal on the LP cajon. I've actually gotten to hear the LP cajon and I like the sound it puts out. I got it...

Unfortunately the music stores near me only have two cajons in stock the Meinl Headliner Rubberwood cajon and the Meinl Makah Burl String Cajon. Both of which were okay, but no the sound I'm looking...

I've heard great things about Fat Congas cajones, but I just can't convince myself to spend close to $300 for a wooden box. Especially since this isn't going to be my main instrument and I'm just...

I am in the market to buy a cajon and was interested in this one. I've listened to sound files and watched videos of all of Meinls entry level cajones and this is the only one that sounded decent to...

I play piano, drums, bass, congas, and cajon and I feel like all of those instruments have a lot in common. Piano was the first instrument I started learning and I'm not sure how, but I know it...

I would say that a sweet spot is the place where the drum sounds perfect to your ears and you can't help smiling each time you hear it. Also when you find it you'll be willing to take however long it...

luv4congas,

I'm not sure who's drums they are. I found the picture when I googled Palisades Park congas. I think they are from ebay though.

Thanks again Gretshhead. I'll pick up some windex...

Thanks BongoCajon,

People say that the slaps are the hardest part of playing congas, but for me I had a harder time with the tuning. I've had my drums for almost six months and I just found the...

Congratulations BongoCajon the new drums look great. I got my congas back in January and I know how exciting it is when they finally arrive. I looked for about nine months for a set of reasonably...

I play seated with no stands. I have the conga in front of me tilted and the tumba to my right. Every once in a while I play the tumba on the left to help prepare me for when I get a quinto.

Thanks Gretschhead ,

You sure possess a great wealth of information. What kind of congas do you own ?

So these congas are probably somewhere in their thirties. Wow, you wouldn't know it...

The drums pictured are from the internet, but the ones at my church are identical. Theses congas are amazing. I believe the head on the quinto was replaced within 12-15 years ago, but I don't know...

The only Remo heads for traditional rims say "Traditional Rim 5/16 lugs - Valje." Does that mean those heads will only work on Valje drums ? All of the rest of the heads are for the comfort curve 2...

Thanks Gretschhead and luv4congas,

I didn't know you had to take the rims with you, but I'll definitely remember to have my worship leader do that. The drums have traditional rims do you know if...

I want to start off by saying these heads are not going on my drums. I have no desire for synthetic heads on my congas.

I am going to start playing the congas at my church and my worship leader is...

I have the Tomas Cruz Conga Method volumes 1 and 2 and I couldn't be more pleased. They are by far the best that I've seen as far as books go. Vol. 1 will keep you busy for a long time and have you...

I also use Shea butter and I'm really happy with the results. My heads look great and I haven't had to deal with my fingers splitting. Midgard is right a small amount will last you a long, long time.

Pearl Bobby Allende bongos come with Remo Fiberskyn 3 heads. I can't vouch for their sound because I've never played them, but I've heard people say they liked them.

Those are Meinl Fibercraft congas. I don't know if they still make the silver ones though. All I've seen were the red, black, and blue ones. I hope this helps.