HOME | COMMUNITY | CONGAVIDEOS | CONGAMP3 | CONGASCORES | CONGAGALLERY | STORE

by **ABAKUA** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 7:22 am

So I was bored and headed in to my drum store, just to have a look around at whats new, shop for any new little percussion effect/toys etc and have a chat with the staff who have supported me for the last 15 years with LP etc..

While looking around, I couldnt help but notice a far darker, thicker looking skin on a 2nd hand LP Giovanni tres golpes/conga. As I got closer I realised it was a mule skin mounted on there! (Mule skin is extremely rare in this country)

I tuned it up, and went through the motions, I was hooked instatly! Love at first slap!

:laugh: I just had to have it.

The boys at the store were going to sell it for $750, I got it for $400 :cool:

They also through in a case for it, the padded one with wheels on it and carry straps etc, normally selling at $179, I got it for $50!

Walked in expecting to buy nothing, walked out with another conga! Merry Christmas to me!

here are some pics...

Edited By ABAKUA on 1198481045

Attachment: http://mycongaplace.com/forum/eng/uploa ... G_1238.JPG

by **ABAKUA** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 7:26 am

another shot from outside

Attachment: http://mycongaplace.com/forum/eng/uploa ... G_1241.JPG

by **ABAKUA** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 7:26 am

more...

Attachment: http://mycongaplace.com/forum/eng/uploa ... G_1240.JPG

by **ABAKUA** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 7:29 am

.

Attachment: http://mycongaplace.com/forum/eng/uploa ... G_1242.JPG

by **ABAKUA** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 7:31 am

here it was introduced some members of the family which havent been packed away yet (Im moving house soon)

Attachment: http://mycongaplace.com/forum/eng/uploa ... G_1235.JPG

by **ABAKUA** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 7:34 am

last one for now... as you cans ee has some battle scars on it, I think it gives the drum character!

In the new year, I'll be sanding back the Giovanni and refinishing it in a red similar to the Classics.

The sound projection, clarity and crispyness ont eh mule skin is amazing, it had been many years since I last played a mule skin, they are fantastic.

Attachment: http://mycongaplace.com/forum/eng/uploa ... G_1234.JPG

by **Diceman** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 11:00 am

Great deal Abakua, it certainly looks like mule.
I hope it doesnt sound too different to the others.

It restores your belief that there is a Santa Claus

Have a great one
Suave
Diceman

by **Diceman** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 11:01 am

BTW, is that sunshine I see in you photos??

suave

by **yambu321** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 11:49 am

ABAKUA,
THAT'S COOL AS HELL BRO.
NICE! I KNOW THE FEELING OF FINDING THAT SPECIAL TREASURE BY SURPRISE. IT'S YOUR'S NOW; CONGRATS AND MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

CHARLIE "EL COQUI" VERDEJO

Edited By yambu321 on 1198497070

by **ABAKUA** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 4:50 pm

Diceman wrote:BTW, is that sunshine I see in you photos??

suave

Crispness in the slap is unparralled by the other drums.
Seeing as the other drums are tuned lower, you dont notice a major difference, and yes, thats some major sunlight, been so d a m n hot here last few weeks. We are in summer here at the moment.

by **ABAKUA** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 4:52 pm

yambu321 wrote:ABAKUA,
THAT'S COOL AS HELL BRO.
NICE! I KNOW THE FEELING OF FINDING THAT SPECIAL TREASURE BY SURPRISE. IT'S YOUR'S NOW; CONGRATS AND MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

CHARLIE "EL COQUI" VERDEJO

Gracias, igual pa ti hermano.
Felizes Fiestas asereko :cool:

by **Tonio** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 6:06 pm

Great score Abakua!!

T

by **masterdj** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 6:42 pm

Its a great buy.

Would you please tell me what color is your classic conga?

Is it DW or RDW?

Thanks.......

by **Thebreeze** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 7:03 pm

ABAKUA.. I am very happy for you. I hope you have many memorable moments with your new drum. I am sure it must have been meant just for you.

by **umannyt** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 7:51 pm

ABAKUA,

Congratulations on a great buy! A top-of-the-line LP tumbadora, already with a mule skin and a quality bag with wheels to go, you can't beat that price!

Blessed and joyful Christmas to you and everyone on CongaBoard!

Edited By umannyt on 1198532095

HOME | COMMUNITY | CONGAVIDEOS | CONGAMP3 | CONGASCORES | CONGAGALLERY | STORE

congaplace.com

Spontaneus Christmas present for me! - sheck it out...

Who is online