Re: Bongos vs conguitas
By "conguitas," jed, I am assuming you're looking at the small congas (like the LP Ricardo mini-congas) that you can take anywhere to jam (like a drum circle) as opposed to the tiny ones that are probably more suited for desk-top decorations than serious percussion.
The conguitas make me think of what are called "deep bongos," with heads the size of regular bongo skins but shells that are twice as deep of a regular pair of bongos.
As drummer suggested, the tone and resonance would be way different than standard bongos or congas. If you're using them as additions to your bongos and congas (like extra toms on a regular kit), they might be worth a shot. Or if you're lookin' for an unusual effect, they may be your best choice. Give 'em a try and let us know!
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