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Posted: **Mon Aug 25, 2008 9:06 pm**

This was one of Tom Flores early experimental drums done in old growth Douglas Fir. You can't find old growth fir anymore but if you could, it'd be very expensive. The hardware was all hand cut individually so no two lugs are the same. More pics, as well as an article by the Conga Dr (Tony) about this drum visit; http://congadr.blogspot.com/search?q=valje and scroll down 'till you see it. I have refinished the shell, repaired a few cracks etc. and it is gorgeous!! $325- Please call Chris at 308-530-6902

Posted: **Mon Aug 25, 2008 9:10 pm**

You can still make out the original Valje logo on the leg. This drum sounds incredible. Very basey. Obviously I don't need to go into the rarity of this drum.

Posted: **Wed Aug 27, 2008 6:42 pm**

Also, any trades for something else interesting will be considered. Conga's bongo's

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FOR SALE 1950's VALJE Ashiko/Conga Made in old growth FIR

FOR SALE 1950's VALJE Ashiko/Conga Made in old growth FIR

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