Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2005 12:53 amWhen measuring a conga do yu measure do yu use the playing surface to determin size or overralll width of the head and rim?
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Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2005 12:53 amPosted: Sun Jan 16, 2005 6:11 amIf you mean measuring the size of the head it the playing surface. ie top of the barrel where the skin covers it.
Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 4:34 amThe measurement is usually the diameter of the playing surface
plus another 3/8". ie. the LP standard sizes
of 11" , 11.75 Conga, and 12.5' Tumba may measure
3/8'" less. ~ ISAAC ~
plus another 3/8". ie. the LP standard sizes
of 11" , 11.75 Conga, and 12.5' Tumba may measure
3/8'" less. ~ ISAAC ~