Chtimulato wrote:Hello.
From what I know, both sets should be in the same quality range, and the "Dandy" model is said to be good. The only negative comment I read about it is from a professional player (also forum member here) who doesn't like its bearing edge (matter of taste). So you must have been unlucky. Could you please post a pic of the cracks ?
The "Dandy" model is made out of beech, and the Meinl one ist out of ash - ash has a very good sound projection, for me at any case.
You've got to find out if the Meinl is made with solid staves, or, on the current trend, with plywood. And then, 3 plies is better than 2.
Sorry if I can't help further.
Good luck.
Juaort wrote:Beatnik07, Here’s my Meinls and Dandy’s I sold. As I mentioned before. I wasn’t happy with how the Meinls felt while playing sitting down. I liked them better on a stand. The Dandy’s bridge split on two of my sets. Not sure why, it might be the weight? Or the wood it’s made from. It could be a production issue with your set and why splits on the shells are showing up or quality control, who knows, but it shouldn't be happening this early.
Juaort
Chtimulato wrote:Hello. From what I know, both sets should be in the same quality range, and the "Dandy" model is said to be good. The only negative comment I read about it is from a professional player (also forum member here) who doesn't like its bearing edge (matter of taste). So you must have been unlucky. Could you please post a pic of the cracks ?
The "Dandy" model is made out of beech, and the Meinl one ist out of ash - ash has a very good sound projection, for me at any case.
You've got to find out if the Meinl is made with solid staves, or, on the current trend, with plywood. And then, 3 plies is better than 2.
Sorry if I can't help further.
Good luck.
Juaort wrote:Beatnik07, I like my Bongos to feel tight when I’m sitting down. That way I don’t stress my legs out too much. The Meinl just seem a little longer than what I like. There’s a little separation between the shells that I don’t like, I like that separation between the shells to be tighter. It make for a more comfortable feel while sitting. I find the Gen3’s to be a little lighter overall in weight as well. The hardware on the Meinl is just a bit beefier than the LP Gen3.
I just purchased a third Dandy, got them for $125. I did it for the parts. I got it for a steal because the bridge is split in half Lol! 3 pairs with the same issue. Not sure if it’s the weight or the wood they’re using. It could be both.
Juaort
Juaort wrote:I just purchased a third Dandy, got them for $125. I did it for the parts. I got it for a steal because the bridge is split in half Lol! 3 pairs with the same issue. Not sure if it’s the weight or the wood they’re using. It could be both.
Juaort
Juaort wrote:The skins on the Meinls are far better quality than the ones on the LP Dandy’s. Those water buffalo skins on LPs sound better on Congas than on Bongos. That’s just from my experience. Meinls use Cow Hides which have a sharper sound, nice a crisp on a thin Macho skin and deep bass on a medium thick Hembra skin. The skins make a big difference. I always change the skins on my LPs, no matter the model. On a stand they both sound good I think. Dandy’s are heavy, but I found the Meinls to just a bit heavier. As I mentioned earlier I think that’s due to the hardware. The Ash Shells seem pretty light by them selves.
Now the Gen3s with the right skin combo are just on another level. Mine have thin Deer on the Macho and medium Cow on the Hembra. They sound AMAZING!! and Yes Deer lol. I put it on there just to try something new and I liked it, so I kept it on. It’s very similar to Horse. I like the sound on those over the Meinls.
Juaort wrote:Hi Beatnik07. The Gen3’s sound way better than the Dandy’s in my opinion. I also noticed that the bridge on the Dandy’s split and breaks, it’s happened to the two pairs I’ve had in the past. I don’t recall the Dandy bongo shells being solid shells. I believe they are staves. There shouldn’t be any splits on a new set like yours.
My advice, try the LP Gen3 Bongos. 7 1/4” X 9”, they come with traditional Rims as well as Cuban style bottom Rims. I put a pretty thick Cow Skin on the Hembra that I had to stand on top of the shell just to get the tuning lugs on, and not cracks or splits. I attached a couple of pics of my Gen3’s for your reference.
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