Feb 1, 2005 · Jongo wrote: I think the original Karl Perazzo timbales they came out with were just all marketing. They painted them red, white and green and put his name on their and there you have it. The same Matador timbales but now they are the Karl Perazzo edition.

Oct 2, 2005 · Not totally addicted, but like it very much, especially the most traditional and folk part, as candomble. I had the chance to particiapte to a stage with Gilson Silveira, a great brazilian percussionist living in Italy - which was very exciting.

May 13, 2006 · Let me tell you my friend. I have both a set of Classics and Matadors and the differences are minimal. I tour with my classics and leave the Matadors set up as a practice set and they both sound amazing.

Oct 24, 2004 · Ive used Matador Bongo's for the last 10 yrs. First thing I did however was replace the macho skin with an LP skin and I fitted an LP quinto skin to the hembra for extra loud and dry low pitch.

Sep 19, 2006 · i would call Cali from JCR and ask his opinion: JCR # 718-293-6589

Oct 14, 2005 · Juan, I had the same problem. You may be playing like this already, but I find that using 'press strokes'- keeping the stick on the cascara until the next stroke is played with the other hand, will stop the ring and give a less bright sound.

Sep 1, 2006 · This is my first post on this forum. I found it searching for Bauer Lite conga info. I've been a drummer for many years in styles ranging from Brazilian to African to Japanese, but I'm still learning about Afro-Cuban and congas.

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