by Chtimulato » Wed May 30, 2018 8:24 pm
As you want.
The people I was refering to know these brands (Vergara, Requena, Guerra, Raúl, Sonoc/Guanex/AÉ and others) because they played them, and/or own them (or have owned some), or worked on them, or learned with someone playing them, etc.
Some are "living librarys" and know what they're talking about, so when they identify a model (brand, wood species), I trust them.
Some are Cubans, some have lived in Cuba, some are woodworkers or metal workers and have worked on these drums, some are experimented musicians, some are all this at a time. Generally, when I ask them a question, they give me quickly a decent answer, and I never had to complain so far.
As I said, it's as you want, and sorry we couldn't help you further.
Have a nice day.