
Posted:
Fri Jan 28, 2005 4:12 pm
by Berimbau
Dear Duca,
How's Bari? I've heard great things about your town, and next time I get to Italy, I really want to go there. Anyway, to answer your question, I like the Nuskyns. I have one on a tumba and it does sound good. They are a bit louder than mule skin, not as warm sounding, but the pitch stays put after tuning. Even in a downpour! So far I haven't experienced any annoying ringing sound with them. They got my vote.
Ciao,
Berimbau

Posted:
Sun Jan 30, 2005 1:28 am
by windhorse
I played some at a party a few weeks ago, and found them louder than animal skin, and without annoying ringing like the previous post.
I'd say they are the way to go if you're playing in a loud traveling stage band!
Probably not so good for acoustic Afro-Cuban with singing - where softer tones might be more desirable.