New Congas, Bongos, Timbales And Cowbells
January 28, 1999Expanding on the success of the Remo World Percussion line, Remo Belli, President
and founder of Remo, Inc., has announced the introduction of the new "Valencia"
series of professional Bongos, Timbales and Cowbells and the "El Conguero"
series of Conga drums. The new lines, developed in conjunction with leading
latin drumming artists, feature conga and bongo drums with Remo's advanced Mondo
drumheads and Acousticon drumshells in a choice of six brilliant sparkle lacquer
finish options. Three sets of chrome-plated, steel-shelled timbales and two
styles of top-quality cowbells are also available.
According to Remo World Percussion product specialist, Chalo Eduardo, besides
setting a new standard for sound and performance with Acousticon "El Conguero"
congas and "Valencia" bongos, the "Valencia" Timbales and
Cowbells mark the first time Remo has ever offered metal World Percussion instruments.
"In developing a complete line of Latin instruments, meeting the needs
of the world's top players has always been our primary goal," Eduardo explains.
"There is a wonderful tradition of sound in Latin cultures so we spent
a great deal of time and effort finding the right materials and designs to authentically
recreate those sounds."
- "El Conguero" Congas use the popular "wide-belly" conga
drum design developed in conjunction with Remo Signature Artist, Poncho Sanchez.
The drums are available in 11, 11 3/4, 12 1/2 and 13" diameters and are
30" tall. "El Conguero" congas are available in a choice of
red, black, green, purple, blue and white brilliant sparkle lacquer finishes.
"El Conguero" Congas also include "SoftTouch" rims and
a molded base for increased stability as well as Mondo FiberSkyn 3 heads with
new crimped-style hoops.
- "Valencia" Bongos are offered in two sets; 7 and 8 1/2" and
7 and 9" with the same choice of finishes as the "El Conguero"
Congas. "Valencia" Bongos also feature heavy-duty, chrome-plated
traditional-style hardware and Mondo FiberSkyn 3 bongo heads.
- "Valencia" Steel Timbales are seven inches in depth to provide
more playing area on the side of the shell. The only timbales that feature
low-profile ears and tension bolts to allow rimshots and cross-sticks on the
entire counterhoop, they come in 10 and 12", 13 and 14" and 14 and
15" pairs with Ambassador Renaissance heads and a choice of chrome-plated
or "hammertone" powder coated counterhoops and tuning brackets.
- "Valencia" Cowbells are available in two styles, "Traditional"
with a conventional-shaped opening and "Big Mouth" with a noticeably
wider mouth. Both styles feature high-grade tempered steel and a lacquered
raw finish and both are offered in a selection of five graduating sizes and
tones with offset mounting clamps and screws. "Valencia" Series
Cowbells also include a unique three-tone Agogo bell plus three hand-held
bells (without mounting brackets) including two bongo bells and an innovative
cha-cha bell.
For more information, visit Remo at http://www.remo.com/ |
