Ideally.....
I'd like quinto+conga+tumba and they would only weigh 1 LB each.
They would be foldable into a wallet size space for easy transport.
They would be twice as loud as any drum on earth.
They would never give me callouses cause they would feel like playing fluffy clouds -even when cracking the loudest slaps.
smcolema wrote:
1. What would you say are the biggest problems with using a normal traditional conga?
smcolema wrote:
2. Would you like to see a new design that is all digital?
smcolema wrote:something that still incorporates a tunable head?
Mike wrote:
Sean, we are talking about musical instrument with a rich history, with "natural ingredients",wood & skin,
sweat and passion of the players, not drum computers
Sorry, but honestly, you should think your project over, it is leading nowhere.
congamyk wrote:Some issues where an innovative design might help
1) too much overtones or "ringing".
2) lighter weight is a great idea - as long as it doesn't affect the sound or integrity of the drum.
3) a better way to mic congas and maintain a full sound is also a great idea
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bongosnotbombs wrote:Sometimes I think about getting a spare wood conga, and mounting all kinds of pickups,
cord jacks to it and volume and gain knobs, so I might run the conga through wah wah pedals and other effects,
and amplifiers to mess with the sound just to see what I could come up with.
JohnnyConga wrote:i ONCE MET A GUY WHO made a set of Conga drums out of PLexiglass...they sounded great, they were 'see thru' and thick....he actully had X-mas lights in them as well for show ...so they would go off every time he hit the heads...never saw that ever again...think about it ...Plexiglass congas....ummmm..."JC" Johnny Conga
RitmoBoricua wrote:
Another way to create the next generation of congas is to use materials and technology that is more earth friendly.
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