Jack Costanzo: Mr. Bongo | [DFO] Drum Forum
Aug 18, 2014 · Bongo pioneer Jack Costanzo drums on at 96 The legendary Latin-jazz percussionist, fondly known as “Mr. Bongo,” will perform Friday at Dizzy’s with the Bi-National Mambo Band, under the direction of Bill Caballero By George Varga | 12:35 p.m. Nov. 14, 2015
Bongo with sticks? | [DFO] Drum Forum
Mar 6, 2014 · There was very little projection. But the worst part is, a bongo hoop doesn't have a rim; the heads curve around the bearing edge. Thus, your drumstick can do damage to the bearing edge after even just a little bit of playing. I wanted to verify my suspicions, so before I played too much, I disassembled the drums to check out the bearing edges.
U. S. Mercury drums - [DFO] Drum Forum
Nov 29, 2014 · I had a set of similar drums (Mica-Sonic) for my first kit when I was a kid. They only had single heads. And, yes, I thought they were total junk. As someone now with a lot more playing and tuning experience, and with double heads on this kit, my reaction to these drums is 180-degrees the opposite.
Beginner Bongos as a gift, LP or Meinl? - [DFO] Drum Forum
Dec 16, 2020 · Meinl makes a nice bongo, nice heads, nice details. They just make good stuff. The lightweight ABS are perfect - they can travel better, they are easier to hold with your legs, they sound really good. If at least part of the idea is to get her actually playing - …
Six inch "Bongo" head? - [DFO] Drum Forum
Aug 6, 2005 · The bongos of that style use regular rims but heads with a very long collar (similar to Remo Mondo drums) that allows the flesh hoop (and therefore the drum rim) to set well below the bearing edge. This means that the bearing edge (or rather, the head, passing over the bearing edge) is the highest surface, so you can play the drums with your ...
Bongo's with sticks | [DFO] Drum Forum
Aug 17, 2008 · Looking at a pair of Bongo's but to play them like small concert toms.. I dont like the Tama Timp toms and really like the sound of Bongo Drums. Will the heads stand up to being played with sticks?
Mounting a set of Bongos.... - [DFO] Drum Forum
Mar 1, 2013 · I use a very cheap little bongo stand that I bought online a few years ago for the Ludwig red sparkle bongos I set up with my rewrapped Ludwig orphans. The same stand works quite well with the Leedy bongos that go with my Pscho Clown Barf orphans set. The stand is super light weight, takes up minimal floor space, and is quite adjustable.
Bongo advice - [DFO] Drum Forum
Mar 23, 2021 · LP Matadors are to me the best "mid-range" hand drums out there. BTW, last weekend I went to Goodwill and a guy had just snagged a Matador bongo set for $39.99. A few scratches but perfectly functional. Damn ... it's been a long time since I've seen a …
Play Bongos with sticks | [DFO] Drum Forum
Jan 4, 2023 · I’ve always loved the sounds of Bongos and I’d like to add a pair to my kit. But since I will be playing them with sticks I have a concern that I'll...
Natural hide conga heads maintenance question - [DFO] Drum …
Nov 4, 2010 · They are in my spare room, but to be honest, I don't heat or cool said room when the weather changes. Also, I have failed to simply detune the drums to allow for changing temperatures or humidity. I check on the drums and play them a little, but the heads stretch and shrink quite a bit. Mostly I keep adding tension when they become really slack.