Re: Need help---differences among LP\Meinl\Remo Bongos
Originally Posted by
hurila
hey you guys, what a fantastic place here!! glad to see you all! i'm really a noobie in playing bongos. and i want to choose better bongos recently but has no experiences and concept on these brands. could anyone kindly give some advise for the featrue or difference of these brand?
First: Love your new avatar, caballoballo!
Now to your question, hurila:
I have played bongos from all three makes you've mentioned. Remos are a good value (and maybe a good way to start if your budget is as tight as bongo skins); I wrote a review on Remo bongos a while back in the Drum Review thread, so take a look at that, too.
As you have no doubt already seen, LPs and Meinls come in several different quality levels, so what follows is based on my own playing:
I own a pair of LP Professional Series II bongos that I bought in 1992. I use them for my church's music ensemble (and the occasional outside gig). I also own a pair of Meinls (of indeterminate age) that I scored from a pawn shop several years ago. IMHO, the LPs and Meinls sound pretty much the same, which to me means they give me good finger "crack" and "pop" sounds while cutting through the background music.
The Remos are much lighter than the LPs and Meinls, which makes them easier to play if you hold them between your knees. I prefer a stand since it's easier to play them whether you sit or stand with your congas.
The less expensive LP and Meinl models of course are smaller, lighter and their sound quality will vary from the Professional models. Play them all (or as many as you can) before you decide...it's gonna be mucho fun to discover what works for you, bro'!
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