I ordered me some Islas!!!

[Congadelica]

Congadelica,
Did you get your Islas yet? I'm guessing you would have posted pics if that were the case. I'm still waiting, but last I heard they should be done next week.

Hi smacklemore .
Just wondering if you got your drums?
Id love to see some pics .

Marco

[Light Seeker]

It's now been just over 5 months since I ordered my tubs from Mario, and they are finally done!!! And Mario just informed me that mine are the first ever set to feature a brand new crown style. I don't know what they look like, but I'll have photos in a couple of days. He says that the old crowns are like the H2, and these new ones are like the real Hummer. Not too sure what that means, but they're supposed to be a lot more durable, and even have a new look to them. Mario's going to take masses of photos of them on Sunday after the skins have dried, and ship them to me on Monday. He's going to use my congas as the models for the photos on the website which is being redesigned!! He was so excited about my drums on the phone, and that made me really excited to get them. I'll keep everyone updated.

[umannyt]

Light Seeker,

Big congrats to you, bro! I can't wait to see the pictures of your drums with the new crowns. Who knows? I might just have my set of 3 Islas re-crowned too, if the new ones are that much better.

Just to let everyone in on a little secret, Mario did mention to me over the phone about those new crowns several months ago. But, he told me to keep mum about them for a while until their actual production.

[Congadelica]

Great stuff Scott.

How cool is that new crowns . wow cant wait to see them Bro................
Mine are starting to open up more and more Ive had them 9 weeks now and played them every day . I cant leave them alone .

You will not be sleeping much between now and getting them next week .

Congrats .

marco

[Gallichio]

Enjoy your new congas. Have fun.

[windhorse]

Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm! I can feel it, and definitely share in anticipation of a new instrument on its way!! My next set will be Isla's, though it may be a while..

[KING CONGA]

If you think you’re happy now just wait till you get them, you’re going to want to take them to bed with you Islas are the bomb. Congratulations on having invested in a worth wile product. Please don't keep us hanging too long and post some pics ASAP .

[KING CONGA]

Great stuff Scott.

How cool is that new crowns . wow cant wait to see them Bro................
Mine are starting to open up more and more Ive had them 9 weeks now and played them every day . I cant leave them alone .

You will not be sleeping much between now and getting them next week .

Congrats .

marco

Greetings Congadlicia, just curious, what kind of reaction do you get from people compenting on your Islas? what do they say, think, doo?

[Light Seeker]

I just looked at photos of my new babies, with wet skins. Mario has requested I not post photos until after he sends me pics of the drums with dry skins, and I'm going to honor that request, so this is kind of just a teaser. I can say, though, that they are beautiful (big surprise). As for the new crowns... the differences are subtle, but noticeable. They are obviously different, yet still distinctly Isla crowns.
I should have final photos by the end of the week, and I'll post them thereafter.

By this time next week, they'll be in my hands.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Congadelica]

Hey !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you got Isla fever ................sit back relax they will be with you soon.

Cant wait to see the new crown design .
But TBH they aint nuhing wrong with the Original IMHO .
But its all in the name of reaserch and development . (slightly jelous you got the new crowns ) he he ..............................

marco

PS feel free to tease away scott its your time ....

[Light Seeker]

...AAAAAAAAAAND they're ready to be unveiled! I should have 'em by Friday! *drools*

[KING CONGA]

Que Chulada!!!!!!! Man I'm excited for you, those tambores sound beitiful just looking at them. Congratulations again. I have no doubt that they will be all that you expect.

[bongosnotbombs]

A very cool new look. Mario has told me I will be getting this style of rim
for my requinto.

[SalseroBoricua71]

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[Congadelica]

They look great . I like the new crowns too evolution . I m not sure if I want to change mine though I like them the way they look . they get plenty of attention when they are taken out to gigs and practice . mine are just about to open up skins are settled nice .
Scott your going to be very pleased I promise these mamas sing sweet tones .

Congrats

enjoy



marco