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    Noticed that there is a larger than usual selection of LP Tito Puente timbales on ebay today. If anyone is interested in picking up a set of timbales, now would be a great time to score a nice deal on one of these sets. I saw a set go last night for less than a set of Matadors was up to with several hours left. The Tito Puente model are the cadilac of the Timbale world and are $500+ new, going for $200ish on ebay. I owned a set of the brass models in the past and they were amazing. I'd reccomend them to anyone looking to get into the timbales.

    On a side note, I had the chance to see the late, great Tito Puente about 8 years ago, and it was one of the most memorable performances of my life. The man had 8 timbales! I've never in my life seen a person lead a band the way he did! He ripped it up on the vibes too .

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    Sounds pretty cheap. If I wasn't broke I would probably pick up a set, thanks for the heads up.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gretschhead View Post
    Noticed that there is a larger than usual selection of LP Tito Puente timbales on ebay today. If anyone is interested in picking up a set of timbales, now would be a great time to score a nice deal on one of these sets. I saw a set go last night for less than a set of Matadors was up to with several hours left. The Tito Puente model are the cadilac of the Timbale world and are $500+ new, going for $200ish on ebay. I owned a set of the brass models in the past and they were amazing. I'd reccomend them to anyone looking to get into the timbales.

    On a side note, I had the chance to see the late, great Tito Puente about 8 years ago, and it was one of the most memorable performances of my life. The man had 8 timbales! I've never in my life seen a person lead a band the way he did! He ripped it up on the vibes too .
    No doubt "Ran Kan Kan" and "Hong Kong Mambo" were on his playlist, bro'...I've played congas to his recording of "RKK" and man, that really kicks!

    Quote Originally Posted by Norske View Post
    Sounds pretty cheap. If I wasn't broke I would probably pick up a set, thanks for the heads up.
    Same thing here, Norske, darn it! Don't have a set of timbales, but if the price was right, I'd be bidding! Thanks, Gretschhead!
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    Yea I felt the same way as you guys, I'd love to pick up a set, but not really in the budget at the moment. I'm begining a whole revamp of my kit though and would like to add a set of timbs in place of the toms. I hope these deals stick around, when I was in the market for them before the used Tito Puentes were going for like $450, I scored mine in a craigslist trade for a guitar that I had, wish I still had them.

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    I've got enough to learn as it is!! There sure are a lot of good deals out there right now!
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