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"Comfort curve" rim on bongos

« on: June 08, 2005, 10:25 AM »

I'm about to make a small investment in some bongos. First off I need them for a show in which they will probably exclusively be played with sticks as part of the drum set. However, having bought them I will also want to play them with the hands - for my own amusement initially, but who knows what the future holds?

So anyway. I'm struck by the not insignificant price premium applied to these so-called "comfort curve" rims and I'm wondering just how essential they are. Clearly for playing with sticks they won't make any difference. But what about with the hands?


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Re:"Comfort curve" rim on bongos

« Reply #1 on: June 09, 2005, 01:04 PM »

personal preference for sure, I prefer the comfort type when my bongo is on a stand as I may hit it from various angles and positions in my set up so if I hit the rim, no pain. For seated play I prefer traditional style rims because they are lighter and the drums are often closer together.