skins skins i need skins - calf??

[conga KID]

whats up y'all

happy new year to everyone, ok the problem i have is my local drum shop doesnt have much in the way of replacement skins. all they have is standard skins from the manufacturer or calf hide?? has anyone used this skin and if so what do they think? i had a bit of trouble bringing a conga into oz with customs so i figured i would have trouble with importing skins (foot in mouth disease) or something..

so if anyone has any suggestions please feel free to throw them south....

peace out

[ABAKUA]

What drums do you have?

Plenty of resources in Sydney. Need more info from you..

[conga KID]

abakua my brother hows things. good to see your doing well with show biz.

im playing on toca elite series.. 10'' 11'' and 12'' i dont want the standard skins that they come with like the drum shop keeps trying to sell me. they have calf skin aswell but im not sure how well this skin works,have you ever used it?
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peace

[Isaac]

When importing conga skins into Australia,
have the packing slip avoid using the words
cow, or skins.. It's best to describe them
simply as drum heads. The govt. has regulations
due to fear of diseases. I've sent several orders
of mule skins, but only once was the package
inspected. They had to go through an irradiation
process before releasing them to the buyer.

Isaac
Percussionist / Rep. JCR Percussion Co.
funkytradition@yahoo.com