Cure for ringing shell

[oshkoshrhythm]

Well, I decided to go with with Michael at L&H. Very knowledgeable and helpful. New skins are in the mail. I'll post the results.

I have been in touch with Drum Skulls. They are expert in African drums (Djembe, Djuns, etc..). Although they have been helpful and responsive the congas are a new thing for them.

Thanks to all for your input.

[oshkoshrhythm]

Well, I tucked the quinto and she rocks! Now the ringing is in my ears from the sharp slaps
I'll try and get a photo up and tuck the conga and tumba soon too.

I did some recording yesterday and tried to use the conga (still has original skin) and it was very noticeable. Not good! had to opt for the Caribbean Rhythms conga for the session, but did use the Drumskull quinto, sounded great!

Gotta call L&H for some more of them skins for the Caribbean Rhythms set.

[GuruPimpi]

Way to go, Oshkoshrhythm!!!

[pcastag]

I've only used mule skin once on a quinto, great sound, having said that I'm not sure if I'd want mule on all my drums, it has a particularly dry sound that while it does tame the ring, it doesn't have a lot of resonance, that's whay it sounds great on a quinto cranked up. Anyways let us know how it comes out, another great source of skins is Bill Confer right here in texas, great work, i usualy order full sides from him and can get about six solid rounds from a side.
PC

[Bongobilly]

pcastag : I like to order a full side of skin from Bill Confer. How can i contact him and around how much would that be around. Thank's.

[pcastag]

Hereford Bi-Products, Inc.
Bull Skins and possibly more
Supplier to Fat Congas
Contact: Bill Confer
P.O. Box 2257
Hereford, TX 79045
USA
Phone: 1-800-358-4384 or 1-806-364-0951
Fax: 1-806-364-6583

They may have changed the name recently, if so here's the new contact, you definitely need to ask for Bill, he's the hide guy.

Own this business?
Tejas Industries
110 Merrick Lane
Hereford, TX 79045-8506 map
Website:Merrickpetcare.com Phone:(806) 364-0951

Last time I bought a side it was a bit over 100, i think tha was a long time ago so prices might be different now. nice skins though, very even and smooth, like I said you can usually get six good skins from a hide.
PC

[pcastag]

OK, verification, here it is.

Hereford Bi-Products has been changed to Tejas Industries. Bill Confer is the fella ya need to talk too. They sell rawhide by the foot precut or will sell sides or circles. They have cow,calf,or slunk(unborn calf) The ph# is (806)363-7232 I hope this helps.

[Bongobilly]

pcastag: Thank's so much for the info.