CATA ANYONE?

[KING CONGA]

Does anybody know where I might be able to find a CATA? I know that Pearl makes one but I am looking for something that looks and sounds more authentic. How about some videos of someone playing the CATA? I have seen some by Isla Percussions but I’m looking for others. I would like to see some videos because I have an interest in learning different patterns. Any information will be greatly appreciated, thanks.

P.S. If you have a picture of a CATA, could you please post it?, thanks.

[bongosnotbombs]

I have some I have made. I will post more pics tonight and I can sell you one
if you like. Of 4" bamboo. And sealed with bamboo sealer.

Check this thread.
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2258&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&hilit=guagua

[Mr. Conga]

Nice Cata, set, some people call it guagua.
Anyone heard that before?

1 need 1 too, let me know $?

[bongosnotbombs]

These are the cata/guagua I made from 3" and 4" bamboo.
The holes are drilled into them with a 1/2" drill bit.

These sections I picked from the pole because they did not have cracks.

I'm willing to sell these to forum members for FUN
If it becomes UN-FUN...and I'm referring to some of the posts lately, I'll stop.

These are just sections of bamboo I picked out for making cata, I cut them with a bamboo
saw and drilled some holes in them. I am going to coat them with this oil I got to try and help
them last longer.

These aren't $750 dollar congas, catch my drift? I'm not even sure what to charge for them, $20 plus shipping? Does that sound right? How much is a cata/guagua worth anyways?

[bongosnotbombs]

the sizes are roughly the size of the bamboo section.
I suppose these can be played sitting down or standing if
you have a stand.
So I guess PM me and we can work out details.

[windhorse]

That's awesome Geordie! Fun indeed! Sharing the goodness!

I cut them with a bamboo
saw

[KING CONGA]

the sizes are roughly the size of the bamboo section.
I suppose these can be played sitting down or standing if
you have a stand.
So I guess PM me and we can work out details.

Wow those look awesome thanks. I checked out the link you suggested and man you realy have a talent for making instruments, congratulations. I defenetly want one. Iv'e already PM you and am just waiting for your response, thanks again.

[KING CONGA]

Got my Cata!!! Thanks bongosnotboms for hooking me up with my first Cata. I love this thing! it sounds great!

[Chupacabra]

Vive la Cata!

[windhorse]

Nice,, good equipment helps the motivation so much!
Especially when you know the maker personally!

[bongosnotbombs]

yeah, I can say I get a lot of pleasure seeing people make music
with an instruments I made.

[vinnieL]

Very nice BNB

[KING CONGA]

Does anybody have any ideas as far as a holder for a Cata? Ive seen the type that hold the LP Guiro, I think that that type might work for mine. although Im hesitant to try it because I would hate to permanently damage my instrument. Any suggestions?

[bongosnotbombs]

I think you could zip tie the cata onto a board or piece of pvc pipe and
then attach it to a stand.
I know those bongo stands have clamps and staps to use for the centerpiece on a set of bongos,
couldn't a 2x4 or something fit there somehow, with the cata zip tied to it?
Might look a little funky. I prefer playing them between my knees, it makes one less
thing to carry around, but a lot of people use stands too.

[KING CONGA]

This looks very nice, Pearl's Cata comes with this neet looking craddle stand.