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Posted: **Mon Dec 03, 2007 12:33 am**

I'm offering for sale a set of 1970's Gon Bops, consisting of a super conga 12 1/4" and a super tumba 13 1/4", the biggest GB set made. These were GB's most expensive congas, with the teardrop crowns, american red oak with a gel coating to protect the wood. They project a very mellow sound. Made in the good old USA, not massed produced in Thailand. If you want the big strong sound of Francisco Aguabella, Ray Barretto and Poncho,they all played these very same congas and the same big sizes. I have replaced the conga head with a Remo fiberskyn, but will also include the real rawhide head. Definitely collector's items with another 40 yrs. of quality sounds. I will eventually list them on Ebay, but will give priority to any forum member looking for quality congas. MOFORIBALE AL TAMBO'.
Dario.

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Posted: **Mon Dec 03, 2007 12:36 am**

Another photo, Gon Bops Super Conga and Tumba.
Dario

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Posted: **Mon Dec 03, 2007 2:22 am**

I'm interested--sent you a PM.

NP

Posted: **Mon Dec 03, 2007 2:37 am**

I'm interested too, please PM or e-mail a price pcastag@hotmail.com
Thanks!

Posted: **Mon Dec 03, 2007 3:58 pm**

Omelenko,
What do the aluminum plates say?
That looks like something added later.
I have a red mahogany + quinto and requinto.
But the plate those had was sticked aluminum.

Paz Olsongo

Posted: **Tue Dec 04, 2007 3:36 am**

Dario---How much are you asking???$$$$
KK ???

Posted: **Tue Dec 04, 2007 11:46 am**

The labels were custom made at an engraving place. All my congas have cutom made labels, the SOS,Juniors and the Matthew's. These read GON BOPS OF CALIFORNIA CONGA and TUMBA.
I'm asking $950, which is a reasonable price or $1,000 and I'll pay shipping. These congas are superior built and are heavy.
Saludos, Dario

Posted: **Tue Dec 04, 2007 5:56 pm**

Dario,
I have mine, doing some refurbishing; like the plates.

If anyone is thinking in getting this drums, don't think too much this are a great deal.

Paz Olsongo

Posted: **Tue Dec 04, 2007 11:16 pm**

Gracias hermano.
Y que no se pare la rumba!
Dario

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Gon Bops Super Conga and Super Tumba - For Sale in time for the Holidays