ABAKUA wrote:Saludos JC, the ones you mention are my solid shell babies. They are "one off's" custom made in Los Sitios/Jesus Maria in Atares district, Havana. Had them made while I was there on my most recent trip. I co-designed the shape and overall size + lug layout with the artisan, 7 lugs also (he normally only uses 6, and smaller sized shell ie normal size body), the heads are 11.75" Macho with body of a Tumba, & 13" Hembra with super wide body, barrigonas (extra big wide belly) one piece solid shell in Almendra Cubana wood (Almond/Walnut) Juaquin who made them for me also had some stainless steel brought to him through Mexico which he used for the crowns. They are brutal and rough, but their sound is amazing. I love these drums and they are by far my favorites.
Mike wrote:Which skins did you put on them, Marcelo? Cuban cow skin I reckon
mangorockfish wrote:Where can I find Manteca d corojo?
ABAKUA wrote:Saludos JC, the ones you mention are my solid shell babies. They are "one off's" custom made in Los Sitios/Jesus Maria in Atares district, Havana. Had them made while I was there on my most recent trip. I co-designed the shape and overall size + lug layout with the artisan, 7 lugs also (he normally only uses 6, and smaller sized shell ie normal size body), the heads are 11.75" Macho with body of a Tumba, & 13" Hembra with super wide body, barrigonas (extra big wide belly) one piece solid shell in Almendra Cubana wood (Almond/Walnut) Juaquin who made them for me also had some stainless steel brought to him through Mexico which he used for the crowns. They are brutal and rough, but their sound is amazing. I love these drums and they are by far my favorites.
Mike, nice job brother!! That steer skin looks fantastic and will sound amazing I'm sure.
Thanks for the comments guys. I have them tucked away inside the house now with nightfall, they will be back out in the sun again all day tomorrow, then wipe down and clean up in the afternoon, ready for the gig at night!
Cant wait to play them.
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