Old Gon Bops - What are these?
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by Bongorific » Wed Apr 11, 2007 1:18 pm
What are these 7 1/2 X15 & 8 1/2X15...I've always refered to them as a Requinto and reconga am I correct or is there a more proper name for these
Thanks
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by deadhead » Wed Apr 11, 2007 7:27 pm
LP calls them Jr. Congas, and Sonor makes some that they call Mini-Congas. First time I've seen some made by Gon Bops, they look nice, would be a cool addition to a set of gon bops congas.
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by congalero » Thu Apr 12, 2007 4:09 am
mariano was always experimenting, so it is probably something similar to this. the items that show up at times are endless one would think.
Mariano is also known for inventing several features and improvements that have forever changed traditional Latin instruments. He designed the first teardrop crown with rounded counter hoop to protect the player’s hands. It’s a concept that is universally accepted today. He also gave birth to the first tunable hardware for congas and bongos in the United States. After watching conga players from Cuba heat up their drums in the kitchen before performances, he decided there had to be an easier and more reliable way to tension these instruments. Some of his other inventions were the Gonga drum, a compact set of congas with a stand, which was one third the size of a regular congas and utilized a collapsible resonator to enable a full sound. Gongas were easier to transport and more compact, so they quickly became a favorite of many local working musicians. In addition, they could be combined with a drumset or used for field marching bands. Some of Mariano’s other ideas included Taroles or wooden timbales, the first pre-mounted replacement heads for congas, chromatic tuned cowbells and numerous stands, adapters and hardware innovations. Mariano was an inventor who listened to the artists and derived inspiration from the instruments themselves. His advisors included, Mongo Santamaria, Francisco Aguabella, Armando Peraza, Poncho Sanchez, Jose Hernandez, Rich Barrientos and many others.
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Mariano is also known for inventing several features and improvements that have forever changed traditional Latin instruments. He designed the first teardrop crown with rounded counter hoop to protect the player’s hands. It’s a concept that is universally accepted today. He also gave birth to the first tunable hardware for congas and bongos in the United States. After watching conga players from Cuba heat up their drums in the kitchen before performances, he decided there had to be an easier and more reliable way to tension these instruments. Some of his other inventions were the Gonga drum, a compact set of congas with a stand, which was one third the size of a regular congas and utilized a collapsible resonator to enable a full sound. Gongas were easier to transport and more compact, so they quickly became a favorite of many local working musicians. In addition, they could be combined with a drumset or used for field marching bands. Some of Mariano’s other ideas included Taroles or wooden timbales, the first pre-mounted replacement heads for congas, chromatic tuned cowbells and numerous stands, adapters and hardware innovations. Mariano was an inventor who listened to the artists and derived inspiration from the instruments themselves. His advisors included, Mongo Santamaria, Francisco Aguabella, Armando Peraza, Poncho Sanchez, Jose Hernandez, Rich Barrientos and many others.
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