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dannydrumperc

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Best bongo head for old-school sound

« on: August 24, 2006, 02:07 PM »

What kind of hide should I use for that old '70s salsa bongo sound (both macho & hembra)? That sound was quite dry and punchy. Also, is there any synthetic drumheads that resemblance this sound?


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Re: Best bongo head for old-school sound

« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2006, 08:58 AM »

Danny,

Try mule skins or cowskins.

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Re: Best bongo head for old-school sound

« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2006, 07:53 PM »

Sol Percussion made some really nice bongos using a horse skin Macho (small drum) and a cow skin Hembra (large drum).


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Re: Best bongo head for old-school sound

« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2006, 10:26 AM »

Thank you both

Another friend also suggested cow (for the hembra). Knew nothing about horse (?).

I'll check Funky Tradition.


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