by Chelsea » Thu Sep 12, 2002 6:04 am
Wow, I'm very impressed with the Meinl Marathon Exclusive drums! I went into my local drum shop last night, and after looking at Matadors for 1/2 an hour, came across a set of Meinls that the shop attendant actually had in the back room on layby for himself. (These ones had been signed by Louis Conte - he's the percussionist for Madonna, isn't he?)
Anyway, the attendant let me play them for a while, and I fell in love with them! They had a lovely full tone, and seemed to fit my hands nicely. Plus, the price is right, they're actually HALF the price of the Matadors, with a special deal that's on in that store at the moment.
Only downside - they're so popular, they're on a four-week waiting list. So, I've ordered them, and will get my first set of congas in 4 weeks!
Thanks very much for your input guys!
Chelsea
"Every instrument has to abide by the Clave. Stay on the Clave and you'll make it." - Tito Puente