Bobby Allende sig. Congas

[illz777]

hey guys im thinkin bout gettin these congas but first i wanna know what u guys think bout them and how they sound im thinkin either The bobby a's or lp matador fiberglass so give me suggestions and some info on these congas THANK YOU

[Ray]

Definitively the Bobby Allende's over the Matador....Illz..where are you from? Glen..could you help him here????

Saludos!

Raymond

[illz777]

I live in orlando Fl from P.R. And none of the sam ash music stores or guitar centers carry pearl congas. Well Thanks for ur help ray i think im going to order my bobby allende conga soon.

[illz777]

ohh and whos glen?

[Ray]

Illz,

Check this link at Musician's Friend (hopefully it works):

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=040723051932066050017101962025/g=perc/search/d=tp?q=%22allende%22.

They have the conga and tumba around for $329/350. They offer free shipping. If it does not work try www.musiciansfriend.com and search "allende" and you will get the whole set. (Apparently, through the normal search through the percussion "areas" you cannot get them).

I know you are comparing them to the Matadors....I noticed the Matadors in fiberglass are just $20 less but think again...With the Allendes you will be getting the top of the line with the highest quality hardware, Matadors are second tier quality from LP; the Allendes' have seemless fiberglass (no ring in the middle), the color is great and they come standard with Remo Fyberskins that are great synthetic heads. (Personall, I use them). Matadors heads are just the regular LP that are not the greatest! Be different, get the newest equipmen out there. The Bobby Allende's look great!

Glen? He is the moderator of the forum for hand percussion. Great guy! He could probably help you or refer you to the right place to get your Bobby Allendes.

Orlando? I played the then "salsa/cumbia/merengue" scene when I was in the Air Force living in Cocoa Beach. Great memories!

Tell us what happens and what you get. If you need anything, let me know.

Saludos