by Chtimulato » Mon Mar 28, 2016 9:22 pm
Hi.
I would say, play a little, get your hand(s) in. And your ears, and your feeling. Then you can decide what you keep or not.
You can find some second hand Patatos in good condition on the web, if it's a matter of money.
I confirm Galaxy rims are larger. I made the mistake once, and bought "classic" mounted heads, which didn't fit on my Galaxys... I gave them (the skins) to a friend of mine.
This is also an answer to your other post : I think you could begin with only a 3rd conga, to get used to it. Don't use the 4th one for a while, put the 3rd one on your left (if you are right-handed, and invert if you're left-handed), tune it between tumbadora and tres dos (conga), and discover the possibilities and freedom it gives to you. Once you feel it, you can add the 4th one, that you can put on your right (if you are right-handed). Your playing will be then "richer" and more melodic.
This is just my humble opinion. Let's see what other people on this forum will recommend.