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VR PERCUSSIONI - Italian Masterpiece Mahogany Congas
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Sun May 18, 2014 10:12 pmby Espresso
Hi people
I hope someone still visit this forum because I would share this my new score of this FANTASTIC set of hand made congas VR PERCUSSIONI.
This brand was from an italian craftsman Vincenzo Ridolfi that built this set in 1996.
Pictures speaks by themselves , these congas are made " come Dio comanda " ( like God command ), simply AWESOME!!!!!!
I own several brand of vintage hand made congas , but these are really on the top.
Re: VR PERCUSSIONI - Italian Masterpiece Mahogany Congas
Posted:
Sun May 18, 2014 10:17 pmby Espresso
Ahora mi Tirado puede cantar con sus amigos.
Hasta la vista!!!
Re: VR PERCUSSIONI - Italian Masterpiece Mahogany Congas
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Mon May 19, 2014 2:27 pmby KING CONGA
Congratulations Espresso, nice looking set.
That Jr is the Bomb!
This is probably the first set of drums that I see that have this type of bands, adjustable, which are obviously easier to manufacture than the typicall bands.
So, above all, how is the sound on these babies? how is the quality of the hardware?
Thanks for sharing.
K.C.
Re: VR PERCUSSIONI - Italian Masterpiece Mahogany Congas
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Tue May 20, 2014 12:00 amby JohnnyConga
Wow!..Hand made by an Italian in Italy!....I would love to hear these drums, and also play on them..how do I get in touch with Vincenzo Ridolfi.?..Thank you...JC
Re: VR PERCUSSIONI - Italian Masterpiece Mahogany Congas
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Tue May 20, 2014 7:08 amby Psych1
I'm sure they sound great! Love mahogany congas - wood probably from Africa.
No surprise. Italy has been producing fine musical instruments well before Columbus "discovered" the Americas.
Re: VR PERCUSSIONI - Italian Masterpiece Mahogany Congas
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Tue May 20, 2014 3:27 pmby Espresso
Dear rumberos , thank Youuuuu
I'll try to reply to all:
Size of drums are cm 27 , 30 , 33 , plates like picture are 3 mm thick , wood is 25 mm thick.
You understand that with this thick of wood these drum are heavy so may be truoblesome to carry around, but on the other side You have a steady drum.
One curious think about the hooks: these are composed of two pieces welded together and chromed , the screw is 10mm diameter and the hook 8 mm diameter.
This is really an artesanal solution to provide strong and durable screws and thin hooks.
I add a picture of the skin but I am not able to say what kind is.
The sound is from a Senior drum , bright clear tone , crispy slap , good projection, no overtone.
I think VR Percussioni is out of business since several years and I am not able to tell how reach Mr. Ridolfi; I got this set used.
Saludos
Re: VR PERCUSSIONI - Italian Masterpiece Mahogany Congas
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Thu May 29, 2014 6:18 pmby Derbeno
Does the felt pads on the bottom stay firmly in place?
Nice looking set
Re: VR PERCUSSIONI - Italian Masterpiece Mahogany Congas
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Wed Jun 25, 2014 9:10 pmby vinnieL
wow gorgeous drums