Recommendations for Bongo
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Hey Josh,
looking for bongos for CNS?
you can't go wrong with LP bongos (swee lee)
u may also wish to consider Meinl (ranking)
if i remember, correctly, meinl would be cheaper...
bongos would cost around $300 odd for a decent set (p.s. guys, please correct me if i got my figures wrongly)
oh yes, u have to take into consideration to get a good stable stand, which would cost around another 100 to 200..
hope that helps!
Cheers,
Zhong
looking for bongos for CNS?
you can't go wrong with LP bongos (swee lee)
u may also wish to consider Meinl (ranking)
if i remember, correctly, meinl would be cheaper...
bongos would cost around $300 odd for a decent set (p.s. guys, please correct me if i got my figures wrongly)
oh yes, u have to take into consideration to get a good stable stand, which would cost around another 100 to 200..
hope that helps!
Cheers,
Zhong
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Thanks, guys!
Yeah, I will consider the congas too.
Hi, Zhong. The current plan is to buy the bongos/congas for one of my band mates only. We realised he's a natural for playing rhythm percussion instruments. Gonna let him develop his talent --> probably bring home and practise everyday.
Maybe buy more for CNS if there are other folks who can play them too. :-D
Yeah, I will consider the congas too.
Hey Josh,
looking for bongos for CNS?
Hi, Zhong. The current plan is to buy the bongos/congas for one of my band mates only. We realised he's a natural for playing rhythm percussion instruments. Gonna let him develop his talent --> probably bring home and practise everyday.
Maybe buy more for CNS if there are other folks who can play them too. :-D
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danial
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http://soft.com.sg/forum/showthread.php?t=38636 chekc this out ,
someone selling some pearl bongos
someone selling some pearl bongos
funkymonkey
New member
hey man, as a percussionist myself i think bongo's are great but they generally work better in tandem with conga's, but if u really want versatility and portability, get a djembe, its various tones from the bass to the slap gives u flexibility, with bongo's and conga's u would be more limited, esp with bringing it around. Altho bongo's are smaller than a djembe, its easier to play a djembe sitting down or even standing (with a strap) and u don't need a stand. Furthermore, the d'jembe skins are softer than conga's so are easier on the hands. For a new percussionist thats very important cos if ur playing with wrong technique ur gonna hurt ur hands pretty bad.
hand drummer
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Bongo
It a matter of a personal choice, suggest have him to test a few model/brand before making a decision. My opinion, I prefer the LP Matador wood bongos - Standard Siam Oak wood. A Light weight body with TTR rim mounting, fitted cast with aluminum bottom. This enable it to be tighten to max to get a very crispy tone on the Macho side. Reckon the price is reasonable for this standard made. The light weight body enable the player to sit and play the bongo for a longer period of time without the support of the stand. It is not so tired on both your legs.
It a matter of a personal choice, suggest have him to test a few model/brand before making a decision. My opinion, I prefer the LP Matador wood bongos - Standard Siam Oak wood. A Light weight body with TTR rim mounting, fitted cast with aluminum bottom. This enable it to be tighten to max to get a very crispy tone on the Macho side. Reckon the price is reasonable for this standard made. The light weight body enable the player to sit and play the bongo for a longer period of time without the support of the stand. It is not so tired on both your legs.
Try LP Generation 3 - Triple Bongo. Consisting of 3 drums (5 1/2", 7 1/2" and 9"). Creative design either triangular or straight configuration. The 3 variations enable player for more play options close to quinto/conga/tumba combination . Pricey - can check it out at Yamaha showroom.
RudimentalDrummer
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This is a valuable advice....I have a Djembe last time (a Festive Remo Djembe - supposed to be the least harmful & easy to play and seems can do to me no harm - cause they have no Metal-Rims around the drum) - - - I was playing and having fun - so much so that I just slap & slap the Djembe for hours (though I dunno how to play it) - then after hours, suddenly I felt my hands got Swollen lah - Hahahaha as I felt the pain ... and I cant drum (my 5pcs kit - I cant hold the sticks lah) for the next 4 to 5 days cause it's painful...after that I got so angry and I sold my Djembe off. Me wify (who doesn't know anything about instruments says - Aiyah why are you so stupid - use stick hit lah so your hand wont swollen like how you hit your kit - which makes me lagi angry that time hahahaha. )
It was a good experience - now I have another one (much smaller) very native looking from Indonesia .. I dunno what type of drum is it? ..hahaha - but I dont play on it..just put for show.
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actually Freakae2 has a good point there
i would think that congas are more versatile
though an advantage for bongos would be portability
if want conga and portability at the same time, can try Pearl Travel Conga.
Go youtube for real life sound sample
