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Is there a reputable Bomba drum makers in PR to order from California? How much do they cost?
Would't it be more practical to just get the hardware, and rework the liquor barrel shell locally?
What is the normal size for buelador/sequilador?

Any info appreciated.

T

Tonio wrote:Would't it be more practical to just get the hardware, and rework the liquor barrel shell locally?

T

This method would definitely be more fun. Go for it!

bongosnotbombs wrote:[
This method would definitely be more fun. Go for it!

True dat!!

Any PR folks have any recomendations??

T

Here's a video of the shell anyway....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkDjMOtWLAM

T

Found a few Bomba barill makers.
http://www.bombaboricua.com/Artisanos/Artesanos.htm

Funny thing is Victor Velez, actually dropped by last week on the Bomba class I started taking. He was on a gig locally and dropped by the class. Had the great opportunity to play along while Victor played primo (like quinto role in rumba).
Litle did I know he makes the drum too
Perhaps I can get the my teacher to hook up with Victor for some hardware.

T

At camp Kosmos Louis Romero taught me a break and main rhythm to the Puerto Rican rhythm Bomba. It's very dynamic and simple. Let me know if you'd like the writing and/or vid clip.
BTW, I wouldn't mind getting any other secondary parts, bells, shakers, etc. that make the entire accompanyment from anyone that knows.
Louis didn't have time to show us everything.

Dave

Tonio wrote:Found a few Bomba barill makers.
http://www.bombaboricua.com/Artisanos/Artesanos.htm

Funny thing is Victor Velez, actually dropped by last week on the Bomba class I started taking. He was on a gig locally and dropped by the class. Had the great opportunity to play along while Victor played primo (like quinto role in rumba).
Litle did I know he makes the drum too
Perhaps I can get the my teacher to hook up with Victor for some hardware.

T

You should hook up with Edwin from Areito Borincano out in SD. I make barriles once in a great big while and im in LA.

Salvarican,

Yes I started Edwin's class about a month ago. It feels good to play on Bomba barilles!!
Where are you getting the hardware e.g. crown??

T

Motherland in Culver City.

Thanks for the info!!

T

There's Jesus Cepeda in Santurce, there's Rickey Soler in Mayaguez, there's Del Valle, theres a few in Loiza.
Jesus Makes traditional Cunya style drums which, unless you're not adverse to using a mallet to hammer when you tune up, can be a pain. not good for cold weather or temperature changes.
Ricky makes them with tuning hardware and ropes the rims to give a more traditional look. His barrels look nice, however the insides are unsanded and since theyre made from decade old barrels bits may come out.
Del Valle makes a solid and gorgeous drum. He can do rope turniquet tuning or hardware. From what ive seen, beautiful and long lasting. As for tuning although ropes are beautiful hooks and lugs are better for cold weather or just simply practicalityyyy.
The thing about bringing drums from PR is that theres been instances where the wood has cracked when in storage on the plane.
Making your own drum is never a bad idea and its relatively easy.