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Manito Congas Arrived! Photos and Video Jam!

Postby Mr.Rumba » Tue Apr 02, 2013 4:33 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsC2HuhpZWs
3 of my 4 Manito solid shell/one piece Red Ambrosia Maple Congas with traditional cuban style hardware arrived. Still waiting patiently for the big tumba tomorrow. These drums are way nicer then I expected and even more beautiful in person! Anyway, drummer Jeff Holland was in town (he is percussionist at the Berkeley Rep theatre) so we had a little jam session with two other Manito slightly older congas we had, a Poplar Tumba with cow skin and an Ambrosia Sycamore quinto with steer skin. Both of these drums had the strap style hardware which I must admit is slowly growing on me! This video has the camel skin requinto.You can hear it cutting through everything.
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Re: Manito Congas Arrived! Photos and Video Jam!

Postby rhythmrhyme » Tue Apr 02, 2013 4:43 pm

yyeeeeaaaa Baby - Christmas time in April!!!

You must be one happy camper, those are some downright beautiful drums 8)
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Postby KING CONGA » Tue Apr 02, 2013 4:57 pm

Wow!!!! Awesome. Conga-tulations Mr.Rumba those are beautiful indeed.
They look heavy, how much do they weigh? How thick are the shells?
Thanks for sharing :D

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Re: Manito Congas Arrived! Photos and Video Jam!

Postby Mr.Rumba » Tue Apr 02, 2013 5:01 pm

KING CONGA wrote:Wow!!!! Awesome. Conga-tulations Mr.Rumba those are beautiful indeed.
They look heavy, how much do they weigh? How thick are the shells?
Thanks for sharing :D

K.C.


Hi K.C.,
Thanks for the congrats! The drums are surprisingly light, except for the segundo which is about the same as a LP classic conga. I have not put them on the scale yet, though. I will and post. Manito did tell me the requinto is 21 lbs. For comparison, my djembe that I wear playing standing up is 24lbs! The LP "Gio" requinto is 26lbs. The thickness averages out to 5/8ths of an inch.
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Re: Manito Congas Arrived! Photos and Video Jam!

Postby Mr.Rumba » Tue Apr 02, 2013 5:02 pm

rhythmrhyme wrote:yyeeeeaaaa Baby - Christmas time in April!!!

You must be one happy camper, those are some downright beautiful drums 8)


I agree with you 100%! I did have to wait a little bit, not like for most companies but there is a small wait. I am super excited about these drums as you can see!
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Re: Manito Congas Arrived! Photos and Video Jam!

Postby Mr.Rumba » Wed Apr 03, 2013 6:12 am

Here is some more photos and another jam and improv this one in the 9/8 time signature on 5 new Manito Percussion solid shell one piece congas:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTtBpoawIcI&feature=youtu.be
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Re: Manito Congas Arrived! Photos and Video Jam!

Postby CongaTick » Wed Apr 03, 2013 11:16 am

Gorgeous craftsmanship.
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Postby Mr.Rumba » Wed Apr 03, 2013 5:37 pm

CongaTick wrote:Gorgeous craftsmanship.


He really pays attention to all the details, large and small. And to me they not only look great but the sound is fantastic as well :)
Here are a few more photos and another video I made fooling around on my new drums:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0VEtx-QLJY&feature=youtu.be
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Postby RitmoBoricua » Wed Apr 03, 2013 9:55 pm

Craftsmanship and attention to detail are superb.
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Postby Mr.Rumba » Fri Apr 05, 2013 6:30 am

Here is a new video I made using high quality relatively inexpensive ribbon mic's. I think the sound is much better then previously versions.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jXnm5S4d7U
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Postby CongaTick » Fri Apr 05, 2013 12:51 pm

Mr. Rumba,

I know you've been told, but let me reiterate how valuable to all of us your posted "tests" and "sound samples" are. They stand as a true resource expanding our knowledge and love of exquisite drum craftsmanship.
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Re: Manito Congas Arrived! Photos and Video Jam!

Postby Mr.Rumba » Fri Apr 05, 2013 3:34 pm

CongaTick wrote:Mr. Rumba,

I know you've been told, but let me reiterate how valuable to all of us your posted "tests" and "sound samples" are. They stand as a true resource expanding our knowledge and love of exquisite drum craftsmanship.


Hello Conga Tick,
Thank you so much for the props and positive feedback! Very much appreciated and really glad you and others are enjoying them!
Here is my latest video. It is the new Manito Percussion tumba that arrived yesterday and the conga (just 2 drums). Please check out the pronounced bass tone!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_69RLh3LP1o
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Re: Manito Congas Arrived! Photos and Video Jam!

Postby Jerry Bembe » Sun Apr 07, 2013 6:54 am

Mr.Rumba wrote:
CongaTick wrote:Mr. Rumba,

I know you've been told, but let me reiterate how valuable to all of us your posted "tests" and "sound samples" are. They stand as a true resource expanding our knowledge and love of exquisite drum craftsmanship.


Hello Conga Tick,
Thank you so much for the props and positive feedback! Very much appreciated and really glad you and others are enjoying them!
Here is my latest video. It is the new Manito Percussion tumba that arrived yesterday and the conga (just 2 drums). Please check out the pronounced bass tone!
http://www.mycongaplace.com/forum/eng/posting.php?mode=edit&f=14&p=80483


Very nice! That camel has a warm tone and appears to be very responsive.

Can you repost the link for this one? It appears the wrong item was pasted. Thanks for the good vibes!
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Postby Mr.Rumba » Sun Apr 07, 2013 9:39 am

Jerry Bembe wrote:
Mr.Rumba wrote:
CongaTick wrote:Mr. Rumba,

I know you've been told, but let me reiterate how valuable to all of us your posted "tests" and "sound samples" are. They stand as a true resource expanding our knowledge and love of exquisite drum craftsmanship.


Hello Conga Tick,
Thank you so much for the props and positive feedback! Very much appreciated and really glad you and others are enjoying them!
Here is my latest video. It is the new Manito Percussion tumba that arrived yesterday and the conga (just 2 drums). Please check out the pronounced bass tone!
http://www.mycongaplace.com/forum/eng/posting.php?mode=edit&f=14&p=80483


Very nice! That camel has a warm tone and appears to be very responsive.

Can you repost the link for this one? It appears the wrong item was pasted. Thanks for the good vibes!




Oops! Sorry about that! Here is the correct link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_69RLh3LP1o
I hope you enjoy it and thanks for the props :)
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Re: Manito Congas Arrived! Photos and Video Jam!

Postby Mr.Rumba » Mon Apr 08, 2013 9:01 am

Here is a video of me having a little fun jam playing 6 Manito congas, 4 are mine and 2 are borrowed :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsyiCOLw7ZQ&feature=youtu.be
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