Posted:
Tue Mar 04, 2008 4:33 pmby martingoodson1
Thinking about making or buying a practice pad. Moved into a new living situation where real practice is not an option. Is there anything out there that can duplicate the feel +bounce of real congas? At the moment I'm using a towel over the congas but the slaps are still cutting through.
thanks
martin
Posted:
Wed Mar 05, 2008 7:00 amby randyc
I would try 'Sound off pads' they are a 1/4" foam/rubber pad that I use when I teach/play my acoustic kit when a quieter surrounding is preferred.
They come in many sizes and due to their material stay fairly put on the drum heads.
They work extremely well on the acoustic kit with a limited loss of feel (when using sticks anyways).
You may also try placing the congas on an anti-fatigue mat. That should absorb a lot of the vibration from passing out the bottom of your drums onto the floor.
Cheers, Randy
Re: practice pad for congas
Posted:
Sat Apr 12, 2008 9:21 pmby CongaTick
Paqui, those look like they'll fill the bill on all counts but $200!!!!. Out of their minds. You can make something like that for a pittance.
Re: practice pad for congas
Posted:
Sat Apr 12, 2008 11:11 pmby Paqui
CongaTick, that's what I thought. There is a store on eBay that sells the wood, I'll you need are some bungee cords.
Here is the link to the store:
http://stores.ebay.com/Got-Wood-Domestic-Wood-TurningThis one will fit a tumba:
http://cgi.ebay.com/12x2-Beech-Wood-Tur ... m153.l1262Getting some ideas!