Looking to buy a conga...

[drummerboy_04AP]

Well, Ive been wanting a conga for a while now, finally getting around to purchasing one. I think Ive decide just to buy a single conga instead of a conga/quinto set. This way Ill be able to buy a higher quality drum and use it to get started with, then purchase a quinto later on. Good idea?

Im lookin at this drum right now, any other suggestions?

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Latin-Percussion-Performer-Series-11-34-Conga?sku=441047

 

[mikeh]

It is very possible to get enough tones from one drum to serve a purpose - and I understand your desire to be able to purchase a quality instrument sooner rather than later. I think buing a conga vs. quinto as the first drum would be the best way to go.

The drum that you linked to is a find drum.

The only caution I would offer (and perhaps this is not a concern to you) - drum lines change from time to time - so buying a conga now and a quinto later could put you in a position where you can't match stlye and/or color.

While the cosmetics are not the most important thing to consider when choosing an instrument - it can be a consideration when trying to sell an instrument.

 

[drummerboy_04AP]

Hey, thanks for the reply. Ya, im not too worried about colors not matching, that wouldnt be a big deal to me.

So that drum would be an alright choice?

 

[mikeh]

I think you would be very satisfied with that drum!