by Raymond » Fri Jun 06, 2003 5:51 pm
Personally, I do not mind pre mounted heads. Yes, it could be a hassle if the conga used to mount the head is "slightly" different than your conga but I think you could work with it. As long as the "basic" size is the correct one you should not have too much of a problem accomodating the head. After you get it in there is just a matter of playing with the tuning and the rim.
For me, mounting my own heads is more of a hassle. Plus I am afraid of wasting money on the procedure. (The best recommendation I could give you, and I personally do not do it but is recommended by a lot people at the instrument stores, is take the rim with you to the store).