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by **Tonio** » Thu Mar 25, 2004 1:12 am

Hi all!
Any opinions on which talking drum to purchase. LP, REMO?
Its doesn't have to be authentic. I need one that's going to be sturdy (years of service) with good tone.

Thanks
T

by **James M** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 12:58 am

LP seems like they offer pretty good instruments. Remo's always feel too synthetic for me, but I guess you can't really have a terribly synthetic talking drum (that can give pitch glides). You still need good rope and natural heads (I'm assuming that fiberglassisn't ideal for a talking drum). But of how good quality are traditional talking drums compared to their over-engineered mass produced counterparts?

by **zaragemca** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 1:17 am

This is one of the time when buying natural-skin-Tama is necessary for the proper reproduction of some effects.

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by **James M** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 1:34 am

Not to mention, it would be without aché!

by **Tonio** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 12:15 am

Thanks James and Z!
Well I've been looking around for these Dondo drums! I always had a passion about them, but never had the opportunity to
actually purchase one.
Now that I looked around, there are some being imported directly from Ghana and other West Africa. I just fear those kind of importers that cater to trinkets and such, however there is 2 sources that look to be "playable" and not to just be put on the deco=-mantle. And is said to be made of the proper wood(I forget)and goat skin, so would have ache indeed.
I understand about the fiberglass shell and plastic heads, but
just concerned about the longevity of these authentic Dondo's
Z- are you saying Tama makes some?
T

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by **James M** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 2:37 am

One thing i can say about longevity of African drums is that they survive for generations. They don't consider them something to be thrown away after a few years.

by **Tonio** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 3:29 am

James, yes that is a consideration.

Z- I found that Tama is a talking drum from Nigeria, and they use differnet wood, and lizard or goat skin. Dondo(Ghana) is a djun djun family and may posses a different tone?

OK Now I'm getting more confused on what to get.???

T

by **zaragemca** » Thu Apr 01, 2004 4:57 pm

well Tonio I think that you got it,what many people call talking-drum is named Tama,...so my reference in the posting was to the real name,not to the Tama Percussion-Makers.

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