Only just Back again? But pleased still to be here.

[norskdrum]

Hello Everyone,
It seems like such a very long time since i last posted anything on the forum...afraid all my plans and dreams were abruptly put on hold as my health worsened,so all the dreaming about putting together a percussion set up and travelling to have pro lessons came to nothing :cry:
Must admit it as being hellish hard to convince myself to carry on not only with the latin music aim, but lots of other things to,
But I have for good or bad ,decided I wish to try and achieve something in my empty life.before it really is to late!! :idea:

I read with great sadness the passing of a man,I know was so well liked by so many-TOM ALEXANDER of VOLCANO DRUMS-
I only new what I have read on these boards about Tom.I do not expect is legacy to percussion will be continued in anyway?unless he had a prodegy to carry on his fine work.

I myself as simply looking for the best congas and tibales I can find? I have often read postings criticising certain aspects of even the so called better makes of percussion instruments..especially where it concerns the hardware used on congas e.t.c.
I certainly do not mind paying that bit more to get something which is the best it can be..so if any of you guys have suggestions please let me know..

Must just add,I am awaiting (still)for a large payment from UK Government???!! if it ever arrives,but we can all dream..so what i`m saying is no hurry,
likewise eventually I would love more than anything to set up some pro lessons in the USA or CUBA or anywhere it is felt 2-3 weeks of top class teaching would stand me in good stead for the future?

I will close now and look forward to hearing from some of you in time

very best Wishes Steve :mrgreen:

[windhorse]

I had to check for myself about the bad news of Tom's passing..
http://rumbainstruments.blogspot.com/2012/02/aloha-oe-tom-alexander-of-volcano.html
I had not heard, or it didn't register. I'm so sorry for the loss.

Welcome back Mr. Green!

[JohnnyConga]

Tom before he passed said he had an 'apprentice' whether he decided to carry on Tom's work is yet to be seen. I will call Vickie(Tom's wife) and find out ...

[norskdrum]

Good day Johnny & Windhorse,
Nice to hear from you both.
Would be very interesting to know if Tom`s work will be carried on

Best wishes Steve

[s'chopp]

Hello Norskdrum, there is a set of monkeypod congas available. I think this guy has a Mango set and a single koa drum too.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/msg/2980306709.html

[norskdrum]

hello S/chopp;

Good to hear from you,much obliged to you.But I should have made things clear..I am not in the USA i am in Norway and also I am not ready to buy the percussion pieces just yet,am trying to do as much pre planning as possible for the day I can place an order.
And whilst I am very keen to buy quality items those lovely Volcanos are weigh above what I would be paying....

best wishes Steve

[Isaac]

In the meantime, what kind of congas do you play?
It's good to just start, and not worry too much about the handmade ones.
Keep in mind the average Cuban conguero is playing a substandard conga
and making it sound good. A Matador with a good skin is all one really needs.
Get off the web for so many hours a day, and devote at least one hour
into practicing. It will help you sound better when you get
the dream congas.

ISAAC

[norskdrum]

Helli Issac
Good to hear from you,and good advice.
I do not have any congas at present,thats what my posts have being for,and as I explained(I think) am waiting for pay out?? so thought I may as well buy the best I can..also the room as yet to be finished.I am not able to do any of the work due to poor health.
I freely admit I am not doing this the accepted or correct way..but there have being good reasons for that?
Don`t worry as soon as I can I will be starting..but I do not intend to buy a set of congas and then another(custom) set later

Best wishes Steve

[Psych1]

At first I didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but now I think cry is more appropriate.

[norskdrum]

Hello Psych1
Excuse me for missing something in your comment?
all a bit cryptic for me.
please can you explain what point you are trying to make,just so I can be clear

all the best Steve