Mule kicks

[CongaTick]

After considerable research, and a bit unsure, just put new medium thick mules fom Isaac at Funky Tradition on my Ardiente Conga/Quinto replacing thre stock LP bufffalo. Before setting them on the shells these skins seemed to be almost alive, as if the power and essence of the animal from which they came was contained and ready to spring to life from their surface. And it was!

What a joy! Snap! Crackle! Pop!. Can't for the life of me understand why mule has the reputation of being "hard on the hands". I find just the opposite is true. Perhaps after playing daily for many years my hands are conditioned, but I found the mules to have an almost creamy smooth hardness that responded beautifully to my touch. In contrast, the bufflao is softer, more porous, with an oatmealy surface that seems more unfriendly because of its uneven texture.

The mountings were done clean, neat and professionally. I look forward to the sweetness of these mules for years to come and will undoubtedly, when finances permit, order a tumba mule for my old 1970's LP .

Have no doubts. Mule kicks

CongaTick

[mco]

Congatick gave a nice description of the feel of muleskin heads. I, too, recently received my mules from Isaac at Funky Tradition and I couldn't be happier with them. The difference in sound between the mules and the stock LP Selects is not subtle. My LP Classic conga and tumba sing with the new heads on, with a more musical and powerful open tone, sharper slaps, and fuller bass. It also seems as if I'm able to coax a wider variety of tones from the drums. I also find the heads to have better rebound than buffalo, giving me faster single stroke rolls. Aesthetically, the warm brown color of the heads look beautiful next to the gold hardware and natural wood finish of my drums. Mule is worth every penny.

[CongaTick]

Couldn't have said it better, mco. I'm glad you did.

CongaTick