Slightly used LP Patato Set w/ Pics - Thanks for the new set advice

[Grateful1]

Hello Friends.

A couple weeks ago I sought some advice about used Lp Patatos. Well I took the advice and bought them. The set turned out to be tumba/quinto. Are there any advanatges/disadvantages from not having a conga in my set. Also in the pictures is my new tycoon 12" master series djembe. That baby sings. I have a few more toys and mics comin in the mail I will post more pics then. ALso I will have sound bites/ video clips to link up from youtube in a week or so. ANy comments on the set is appreciated. eNjoy the pics.

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[Grateful1]

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[Grateful1]

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[Grateful1]

djembe

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[Whopbamboom]

Is that a Meinl stand for the djembe?

[Grateful1]

No it is a Tycoon percussion stand, as is the Djembe. Great affordable products from Mark @ www.X8drums.com I am also looking for advice about mic'n the 2 congas. I have a 4-piece CAD drum mic set in the mail. As well as the Peavey snare/tom mic that is hooked up to the djembe. What is the best advice for the congas. Tri-pod boom stand? SIngle pole boom stand?. Or clipping them to the stand like the djembe?. Also will the kick drum mic be applicable to anything in my auxillery set up. Cow bells/ temple blocks???


Any advice for a young percussionist setting up my first auxillery kit would be greatly appreciated.? You all had to start some where so what costly errors can i avoid and what postive things can I do to improve my percussion exprierince.
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For reference, I am a 20 yr old college student, studying music business. I have been playing the drum kit off and on since I was child. I have been playing djembe and slowly learning conga techniques along the way for close to 2 years. I have taken a few conga lessons for a college credit at a small liberal arts school but aside from that IM learning on my own up to this point. I am looking for lessons from a professional conguero but those are hard to come by in rural Illinois. Lol. ANyways I would love ot hear some feedback. Everyone Have a Great DAy.


Feel the Rythym

[bongosnotbombs]

Get a conga as soon as you can, it is the base size,
Tumba and quinto are kind of far apart melodically.
You cane tune them closer to each other for a better match
of tone.

Mostly second hand advice, I don't own a quinto.

[deadhead]

Nice looking setup. You should be ok with quinto and tumba. A conga would be a nice addition tho. Everyone has a different preference on sizes. Some guys like to play with 2 tumbas and don't like to play with smaller drums. I personally like the sound of smaller drums and have a 9 3/4 quinto and 10 1/2 conga, so go figure. Tune your quinto low and your tumba high and they should sound fine together.

[Grateful1]

I know this is a very modest setup but I am overwhelmingly proud of my first aux percussion set. I am still adding new instruments and practicing my technique everyday. I still look forward to any positive advice you expierinced players could offer to a new percussionist. Thanks Guys

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[Grateful1]

7 piece wood block and cow bell set.

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[Grateful1]

sorry last one. enjoy!

Please send me micing advice and anything else you can offer. I know there is one tip you guys could offer to a new percussionist.



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[Grateful1]

OKay I have another question. Right now ebay has an Lp Patato conga that is black, listed for close to 200$. It goes on to say the conga size is 11". The drum in my set up is 11 in and I just assumed it was a quinto since it was not 11'3/4". I know LP sometimes has some size discrepecies so im wondering if this is one of those situations. Is the conga in my set up a conga or a quinto????? with 11" head and 5 tuning lugs???? I need advice on this subject to decide wether or not to by the lone drum of ebay. Finacially I should pry save the money for awhile. It would also be very difficult to add another tub for transporatiation and storage reasons. Lemme know the scoop please?????? for reference the tumba is 12.5 and my other is 11

[bongosnotbombs]

You know, it's hard to say, comparing the photos,
your "quinto" really looks like it has a smaller head...

only way to be for sure is to ask the seller..

I mean just cuz it's a conga drum doesnt mean its a CONGA

[Thomas]

Hi! 11" is a quinto and 11 3/4" is a conga, most sellers don't even know how to measure...

Mic'ing suggestions: If money is an issue I would highly recommend the SE 1a stereo pair overheads. With this pair you will be fine for the next time, they sound really smooth not as sharp as the Rode NT5 and the AKG c391.
Here in vienna some of the best theatres are using them as well and the technicians say that they could easily be compared with the Neumann KM185.
I personally use the SE 3 stereo pair with low cut filter and 10db pad, they also come with shockmounts. You can use both for live and studio and they are really cheap compared to others in the same quality range.

Later on you could buy some mics for conga close-mic'ing (but for now you will be really fine with a stereo pair of overheads, everything will be heard). I suggest the Audix D2 or the Sennheiser e904 (those are what I'm using).
All the best, Tom!