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    Any bongocerro's out there? I'm thinking of starting to play them. Any tips? Advice?

    Much appreciated.


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    I had a set many moons ago.They had monkey hide skins that I had to wet and dry with a light bulb to tighten.They sounded great.I was thinking about those and Congas recently.I need to learn the different techniques of hitting.I dont really have any tips or advise other than try them out before you buy any.You will find out if you really want to play them or not or if the sound is what you are looking for.There are several hand drummers on here.C`mon fellas!---Good Luck!
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    If you can find someone on eBay who hasn't sold anything yet, you can get a good price. That's how I got my LP Aspire Bongos and stand for $51.00. I know that if that seller had a track record, those bongos would have gone for alot more.
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    Adam, invest wise so you don't have to invest twice. Do not go and buy a cheap set because you end up buying new skins,new lugs and new hardware.

    The best cheap out there is the Matador and yes you have to change skins so be prepare to invest $70 more. Xdrum has the Matador custom for about $120 which have better hardware than the one with the cast iron bottom hoop.

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    Where's BongoBro when ya need him??? LOL
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    Did somebody bawl for da 'bro?

    Before you buy any bongos, test-play a few from different makes if you can. If you have a bongo-playing buddy, talk with him as well. Most music stores are cool about letting you play them; this way you can hear the sounds of not only different makes but also how different heads will sound. Be advised not all drum stores tune their drum heads, however.

    Caballoballo has a good point--buy an inexpensive pair of bongos and you'll end up paying twice. That's another good reason to play different makes and models.

    Adam, one of the things that helped me was a book called Progressive Steps to Bongo and Conga Drum Technique by Ted Reed. It was published in 1961--50 years ago--but I believe it is still in print. Look for it at your music store (I saw it a while back at GC) or on-line...

    One of the things that got me started on drum lessons was something Reed said--specifically, to "take this book to a good drum teacher and learn the rudiments." That made a world of difference!

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