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So, the significance of the 29", if there is any? I know the story of the 28's and the 30's but have yet to see anything about the "why's" of the 29's. Is there supposed to be a sound difference or is it about preference of height? Were they called something different?
Sorry for all of the questions, but I am very interested and even more excited about my find. Every bit of info gets me a little bit higher.
Does anyone know what size wrench I need for these? The nuts are tiny compared to my other drums. What is a good lube to buy? I can't find my lug lube. Heading to the hardware store in a bit.
Can I use synthetic heads that I bought for same size but curved rims until I can get some new skins? Will it rip them?
I have been playing the heck out of these drums. I put synthetic heads on them and it is awesome to not have to tune whenever the weather/humidity changes. I have been playing the tumba and conga.
I couldn't find anymore info on these guys but I am gonna just keep on playing them. I'll be looking for a set in better shape down the road. I love pulling them out of the bags and they are in tune and ready to go. I don't have to powder my hands, which is fantastic in this super-humid area I live in. They have a much warmer tone than my other drums. I had to put duct tape on the underside of the tumba head to keep it from ringing.
Everyone I play with says they are much easier on the ears than the wooden requinto/tumba I was playing. I got to hear a recording from a show I did a few weeks ago and I am absolutely in love with the warm sound these things put out.
I will look into restoring them properly after I find another old set of fiberglass drums. I can't imagine going back to wood and skin for outside shows. I don't have to get to places 2 hours early so my drums can acclimate anymore - that is money in the bank from where I'm sitting.