Spirit in the Wood congas - they look nice!

[deerskins]

Has anyone seen these?
They look pretty nice!

http://www.spiritinthewood.com/congas.htm
http://www.spiritinthewood.com/Latin-style.htm

[GuruPimpi]

Another hollowed log tumbadoras... :;):
They look very beautiful too!

Does anyone know any recordings with this kind of a tumbadoras? Do they sound very unique?

P.

[Charangaman]

Greetings,

How does a wooden Udu sound? Not very good I imagine ???

[windhorse]

I've heard a set of two that came from Africa, which had a similar look about the wood, but the not near the attractiveness of those gold rings.
They had a really nice sound. With good heads, they would rate right at the top of anything I've heard.
I think they were 28" rather than 30".

Their bombas look pretty nice too!

D

[korman]

The site has not been updated in a long time, though. It would be interesting to know if the maker is still in the business!

[Jongo]

Those look like the drums Mambiza percussion used to make but I think they went out of business. It would be nice if more manufacturers would post sound clips on their sites. Korman has a good point, the website has not been updated in so long I wonder if they are still in business.

[zaragenca]

They look pretty good but I would like to hear it on direct trying,( a clips could be enhanced depending which software is used to do the recording).Dr. Zaragemca

[KING CONGA]

These drum’s look Goooood! Although I am not too impressed by the looks of the hardware, it looks a little week ???
If you think that you might be interested on purchasing these drums’ I would strongly suggest that you inquire about the hardware. Good luck

[spiritwood]

Hi, I am the owner of spirit in the wood drums. I can tell you yes I am making lots of drums. also the hardware is all heavy duty the hooks are 3/8 " thick and all the nut and bolts are grade 5 hardened. The udu sounds very cool but not like one made from clay. It is however turned from one peice of wood so it is a beautful hollow vessel hand turned work of art.
I am working on a new web site that will show all my latest work like Bata sets and solid wood drum kits.
peace

[congalero]

i have little experience with solid core drums. i did have a set of mambizas for a very short period; maybe 2 hours - traded them for a set of valje's. they are beautiful drums and simon makes sturdy hardware. (my trade was set in motion before they arrived). my friend that traded me is quite happy after making a few adjustments and a skin change. the prvious owner put a foam pad around the inner belly, i can only assume to muffle them a bit (the foam that has one sticky side so as to adhere to the drum) my friend took it out as he plans to use them in a salsa setting. the quinto can really cut through. simon reinhardt, owner of mambiza is still making drums, bongo, bata ... he also restores antique pianos inside and out (very expensive ones); now there is a talent. simons shells are made out of the country and shipped here for finishing and hardware - he does all the work. he also travels on a regular basis, so equipment is on a catch-as-catch-can basis. he live about a half mile from me in san francisco. he is a very nice guy, like all drum makers i have met or spoken to. i am sure the owner of spirit in the wood can continue to enlighten the forum on the best way to approach a solid core drum to attain the results the player wishes to attain. i, for one, thank he and the others for bringing us their fine art.



Edited By congalero on 1174966978