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Sun Feb 10, 2008 1:19 amby randyc
Hello everyone,
New to the board and just wonder if anyone could tell me what brand these may be?
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Posted:
Sun Feb 10, 2008 1:22 amby randyc
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Sun Feb 10, 2008 2:21 amby OLSONGO
Those are Mexican drums, had a pair long time ago, could those be them ?
Paz
Olsongo
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Sun Feb 10, 2008 4:58 amby randyc
Unfortunately I don't have any background on these as I had these pictures sent via a friend from the U.S. that thought I may be interested in them.
Would they be worth persuing?
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Sun Feb 10, 2008 6:12 pmby pcastag
In a word, no. they're fairly cheaply made, lighter weight woods and the hardware is really thin.
PC
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Sun Feb 10, 2008 7:16 pmby burke
Hey Randyc,
Welcome to the forum. Your post prompted me to show my own recently aquired mexican drum (heavily modified).
How do they sound? Worth getting new skins for? If so Moperc is the way to go for us Canadians.
Darrell (out east in NS).
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Mon Feb 11, 2008 6:43 amby randyc
Hi Darrell,
I haven't actually seen these 'live' so I can't comment on the sound. Just a deal a friend was cookin up for me in the U.S. (I think I'll take a pass). I did however just p/u a Conga on Friday that I'll post for comments.
Cheers, Randy.
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Mon Feb 11, 2008 6:52 pmby JohnnyConga
I believe they are called "Zim-Gar" Mexican congas...these were similar to my first Mexican congas which were "Zim-Gar" made in Mexico...back in the 60's...
Johnny Conga.... 
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Mon Feb 11, 2008 7:37 pmby Omelenko
They are as Mexican as Pancho Villa and Guacamole. Maybe put new skins on them and always keep the lugs properly lubricated. When finances and time permits do an upgrade.
Viva Guadalajara, Orale carnal.
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Mon Feb 11, 2008 7:45 pmby traumtyp
Yes, are Mexican I have a same congas
