South American Conga Co. bombas

[tamboricua]

Tamboricua , I recently saw a set of bomba drums, they are what I assume the original African slave creation; with rope and wooden pegs for tunning.
And they sounded the bomb..a.

Paz OLsongo

Olsongo,

Saludos hermano!!!

Yes, I believe you are referring to the barril de torniquete. (See attached pic).

Saludos,

Jorge Ginorio



Edited By tamboricua on 1188661863

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[Whopbamboom]

Oslongo,

Glad yours sound decent to you. I've managed to alter my playing techniques to coax some decent drum sounds out of them... but I think if the drums will take thicker skins without breaking, then they will shine better then.
I didn't inspect all three drums in my set for bolts between staves, but I think I did see one on one of mine. I hope this won't be a big problem when I try to mount thicker skins.
And yes, you may want to get a thicker rim ring made before mounting a thicker skin. I think I started to see one of mine bow slightly when I tried cranking it up.
I have MUCH going on at present, so it could take me a while to get the thicker skins. You may beat me to the punch, so post your findings here if you get that far.

[Whopbamboom]

Tamboricua,

I would absolutely love to own some of those Junior's!!! That looks like a killer drum.

Do you know how many sizes/versions he may have produced on bomba's?

What exactly does it say on that nameplate? I'm not sure if all the wording is visible in the photo...

[caballoballo]

People, Papo at timbas del valle can make those Bomba drums with lugs or the torniquete style. I seen his work and he is a pro. I have taken my Bongos to him to replace the skins or to make a set of crowns,he always do an excellent job. If any body wants his phone or address let me know.

[tamboricua]

What exactly does it say on that nameplate?

The name plate reads JP Junior Percussion Brooklyn, N.Y.

Regarding how to get a hold on some "Juniors" drums best bet is to be on the look out at E-bay.

Saludos,

Jorge Ginorio



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[JayMacho]

My boy Papo hear in NYC makes some good barriles and panderetas. He's made drums for alot of people hear including Yerbabuena. Just sold this one.

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[Whopbamboom]

Thanks, Tamboricua!
I just needed to know what keywords to use in my eBay searches.

[brownt56]

Looks like the price for these South America Conga Company" Bomba Conga Drums shot through the roof.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws....907.m29

[Whopbamboom]

It's more like they stopped offering them at auction because they sold 3 or 4 sets on eBay real cheap. They were probably losing money, and so now they are offering at a price that will allow them to profit. But I doubt they'll sell many (if any) at the current asking price. My guess is that there won't be more than 5 or 6 sets out there 5 years from now. Even though they are as I described them, I'm really glad I got them for my percussion arsenal.

I should mention: I tried striking one with a pair of toilet plunger handles and it's skin kept relatively loose, and I got quite a good, booming sound out of it. Even with the drum sitting on the floor with the mouth closed off. I'll probably use that sound in some music somewhere, but I hope I don't split the thin skin. Still waiting to hear if mule skins can be mounted on these without damaging the drum shell or hardware.



Edited By Whopbamboom on 1192250246

[OLSONGO]

WBB , I got a set at a very very low cost, I am going to replace the skin with something... the thicker the better, also am reinforcing the rim with 1/8" bar from HD , and at the bottom opening I am placing a metal strap.
Will keep you posted.

Paz Olsongo