Mi Casa Cubana Conga

[Omelenko]

Casa Cubana congas were made in Long Island, NY in the mid 70's, around 75'/76'. They were hand made by a guy named Frankie Rodriguez, along the Cuban Gonzalo Vergara line. I think the wood used was walnut and they stand 31" tall, taller than Juniors and Skin on Skin. I have a 12" tumba and will have it refinished by Cali at JCR, will take it to NYC on my next trip, sometime in Dec 07'.
Here is a picture
Moforibale ! Dario

PS. Ralph wanted to see it.

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[Tonio]

Moforibale Dario!!

Hey it looks pretty good. Whats up with the lugs, or is it the sideplate is too high? The wood (at least from the picture posted) seems workable.

T

[Omelenko]

The sideplates are set too high, but that's how it was made. I need for Cali to make smaller lugs or move them down about 1" . The wood just needs sanding and varnish.
Saludos, Dario

[ralph]

Dario, thanks for the eye candy and the history behind the drum...Frankie Rodriguez, I assume this wouldn't be the late rumbero from Grupo Folklorico fame would it? i bet it has a nice sound, now that the wood should be nice and curao...



Edited By ralph on 1192538372

[Omelenko]

Is a different Frankie Rodriguez, not the one that played with Harlow,Grupo Folklorico or Zaperoko. Is a very good sounding conga is just tall, 31" instead of the traditional 30". Is the same height as the old Tom Flores Valje.

Dario