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Posted:
Fri Apr 25, 2003 9:44 pmby kmurray
I have a gio requinto and I want to get it a mate. Ideally, I'd like to have the quinto and the conga, but for now I am only going to get one. Which one would you get to make the best duo? FYI - I play these mainly in acoustic duo settings.
Posted:
Fri Apr 25, 2003 10:28 pmby Simon B
Tumba. The traditional pairing. And then you can get the deep bottom-end, whilst still being able to tune it up high should you want the interval between the drums to be near. The bigger the drum the more visual impact, too.
Simon B
Posted:
Fri Apr 25, 2003 11:52 pmby CongaCaja
Considering that you current have the smallest drum, requinto, of the set (9.75 inches dia.), you definitely should go for some contrast in range.
If not the tumba (12.5 in), as Simon B suggests (which is a good option...the majority of my technique practice is on my tumba), then at least the conga (11.75).
Definitely not the quinto (11 in). If would have only requinto and quinto, you would not have any low end.
cjk
Posted:
Sat Apr 26, 2003 12:01 amby kmurray
Thanks guys. I was leaning towards the conga, but I'll keep my eyes open for the tumba. I think I'll be happy with either.