Casa Cubana - conga drum

[seisporocho1]

Does anyone have any info on this drum? They claim it's top quality like SOS or Juniors. They look it but I was hoping somebody could tell me more before I make an offer. Omelenko?!

http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/msg/2030605391.html

[KING CONGA]

Does anyone have any info on this drum? They claim it's top quality like SOS or Juniors. They look it but I was hoping somebody could tell me more before I make an offer. Omelenko?!

http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/msg/2030605391.html

This is one of Omelenkos rare and unique beauties. PM him and he will give you all of the 411 on this awesome drum.

[Omelenko1]

Made by Frankie Rodriguez in Long Island, NY. Production lasted from late 70's to around 1982. Mostly made out of mahogany with some custom made made out of oak. Mine is oak, made to match Mongo's Vergaras at the time. Casa Cubana replicated Vergaras except that they were made stronger. The hardware looks identical to Vergaras, but much stronger. Here is mine, I have also included a photo of a mahogany one that sold on Ebay about 10 years ago. I had Matthew make new outer bands fot it. Is in like new condition. Selling bacause now I live in a one bedroom condo and I lack space.

Dario