Hi,
I'm looking to buy some bongos and I'd like some guidance. I would be a complete beginner but I am happy to pay for an intermediate-quality set as this is a long-term commitment and I want them to sound good!
I've found a few sites, like the one below, which give some good info but I thought I might find a more concise and considered opinion on here.
I've read, for example, that you should make sure the metal parts are steel as they can be aluminium sometimes which is not great. I've also seen bongos advertised with chrome parts; I assume this is just as bad!
I'm living in the UK - if you could advise on the price range I should expect to pay that would be much appreciated. Is there a price below which I am not going to find a good set of bongos?
Thanks in advance.
http://djembedrumming.wordpress.com/2012/03/29/bongo-drums-history-and-buying-guide/
I'm looking to buy some bongos and I'd like some guidance. I would be a complete beginner but I am happy to pay for an intermediate-quality set as this is a long-term commitment and I want them to sound good!
I've found a few sites, like the one below, which give some good info but I thought I might find a more concise and considered opinion on here.
I've read, for example, that you should make sure the metal parts are steel as they can be aluminium sometimes which is not great. I've also seen bongos advertised with chrome parts; I assume this is just as bad!
I'm living in the UK - if you could advise on the price range I should expect to pay that would be much appreciated. Is there a price below which I am not going to find a good set of bongos?
Thanks in advance.
http://djembedrumming.wordpress.com/2012/03/29/bongo-drums-history-and-buying-guide/