by Raymond » Tue May 18, 2004 12:26 pm
Somehow the "Patato" style conga has proven to be succesful to LP despite some players that play seated do not like it because of their small mouth. The claim is that the small mouth it tougher to be heard when playing seated. It appears, the advantage has been the amount of players that are now using stands instead of seating. Also, the "Patato" is a taller drum, 30 inches versus the traditional, 28 inches.
Currently, the Patato, the different Accent models and the Galaxy Fiberglass congas use the Patato shape. (The "regular" Giovanni in wood also has the same shape). The claim is, and I have noticed it, sharp or higher tones that project more than the regular fiberglass models. A sharper tone will give you more closer to the wood sound. The wide belly with small mouth provides more bass tones.
LP claims that shape of conga has been the most recorded during the last 30 years...ummmmm!
Worth the extra price???? I think they are because the regular LP fiberglass tend to sound opaque compared with the "Patato"'s (that include the Accent and Galaxys).
SHAMELESS PLUG:
Just as a suggestion, check the new Pearl's Bobby Allende congas with seamless fiberglass. I've heard they sound great and are at good price. (Nice color too)! Worth a test drive at least! Get something different....
Tell us what you get!
Saludos!