by Raymond » Wed Feb 02, 2005 1:34 pm
Overtones is just a matter to work with it...People do not realize that you are the only one that will notice the difference between a wood and fiberglass conga... Personally, I like it. The warmth of wood will be heard by the player and those close by but not the public...
.Pearls????? The new Pearl Signature Series Bobby Allende congas are currently their best fiberglass congas...(In NAMM 2004, I know Pearl is putting some new products but actually the improvement is in the colors and outer designs). They are priced pretty good. (Although, I am aware they are hard to find.)
The Pearl Bobby Allende's come for the seated player, 28 inch tall, and come with synthetic heads, Remo Fyberskins, from the factory...They have a "ringless" fiberglass conga and look like wood congas. (The do not have the ring that all fiberglass congas have in the middle of their body). Priced pretty good in comparison with LPs. They are great congas..and getting me a pair here pretty soon...
Saludos!