Afro perc shop suggestions

Bryan Talbot · 24th August 2006, 12:37 PM

I'm in the market for some things (primarily West African...I think) and am looking online at a couple of places. They seem to have their stuff together, and have solid return policies.

I'm looking at World Wide Drums, and at World Musical Instruments dot com.

Any other ideas appreciated, as these are first-time purchases.

Reptil · 25th August 2006, 03:03 PM

hmmm no answer on the african percussion, sorry, but that quote is interesting..

-- Aren't we all in our own little "reality"? Like a bubble? And sometimes our bubbles overlap with other bubbles? and crash? Is what we percieve not our reality? Or is there another universal reality? Or rather more accurately more other universal realities in space and time?

Bryan Talbot · 25th August 2006, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reptil

hmmm no answer on the african percussion, sorry, but that quote is interesting..

For entertainment, search for and read the entire post...wheeeewwwww

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reptil

Aren't we all in our own little "reality"? Like a bubble? And sometimes our bubbles overlap with other bubbles? and crash? Is what we percieve not our reality? Or is there another universal reality? Or rather more accurately more other universal realities in space and time?

Yes, yes, and yes.

All of which could serve as a reply to my original question...in which case, I'll probably go ahead and order from those people; I feel as though their reality would sync nicely with my reality...

Reptil · 25th August 2006, 08:08 PM

Geoffrey · 23rd October 2006, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryan Talbot

I'm in the market for some things (primarily West African...I think) and am looking online at a couple of places. They seem to have their stuff together, and have solid return policies.

I'm looking at World Wide Drums, and at World Musical Instruments dot com.

Any other ideas appreciated, as these are first-time purchases.

Drummers World in NYC always has good sounding pieces, you'd have to google. Also google Steve Wright hand drums----good clay udus, doumbeks, shakers....

if you can't find them, email me

Bryan Talbot · 23rd October 2006, 12:42 PM

That helps, thanks.

tonio · 29th November 2006, 04:53 AM

Hey Bryan, what exactly are you looking for? I could post a few links. But since you said west African... I think.??

T

Dave Peck · 29th November 2006, 08:13 AM

This store in San Francisco has the most amazing collection of acoustic instruments from all over the world, including percussion:

http://www.larkinam.com/

You have been warned. Visiting the site (or worse - going into the store) is like getting addicted to crack. You think you got troubles buying slutty gear now, just wait....

DP

Bryan Talbot · 29th November 2006, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tonio

Hey Bryan, what exactly are you looking for? I could post a few links. But since you said west African... I think.??

T

Surdu, djembe, ashiko - big earthy things.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Peck

This store in San Francisco has the most amazing collection of acoustic instruments from all over the world, including percussion:

http://www.larkinam.com/

You have been warned. Visiting the site (or worse - going into the store) is like getting addicted to crack. You think you got troubles buying slutty gear now, just wait....

DP

mmm, lots of nice things there...

tonio · 1st December 2006, 05:05 AM

Surdu, djembe and Ashiko?
surdu is a Brazilian bass drum, and the latter 2 are African. IMO to keep in the genre, you may want to look for a Djun Djun(Dunun) intead of surdu, though Surdu's are cool. They have more of an oomph than transients. Djun Djun will get you there. surdu gets you the low end obviously, but considering the larger ememble its usually used with a muffled beater vs secualr African uses a hard beater and supports a team of djembe drummer (rhythm & lead).

Here's a coupple more authentic centered places I 've seen, though have never shopped.

http://www.wwdrums.com/deep-carved-d...dfc75dda296ff5

http://www.irietones.com/
T

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Bryan Talbot Lives for gear Join Date: May 2005 Location: cloud nine Posts: 2,078	Afro perc shop suggestions I'm in the market for some things (primarily West African...I think) and am looking online at a couple of places. They seem to have their stuff together, and have solid return policies. I'm looking at World Wide Drums, and at World Musical Instruments dot com. Any other ideas appreciated, as these are first-time purchases. __________________ "and a turbine fire truck with no brakes it would teach people to get the fuk out of the way" - big country

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23rd October 2006, 12:42 PM	#6
Bryan Talbot Lives for gear Join Date: May 2005 Location: cloud nine Posts: 2,078	That helps, thanks.

29th November 2006, 04:53 AM	#7
tonio Gear Head Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 58	Hey Bryan, what exactly are you looking for? I could post a few links. But since you said west African... I think.?? T

29th November 2006, 08:13 AM	#8
Dave Peck Lives for gear Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: S.F bay area Posts: 1,318	This store in San Francisco has the most amazing collection of acoustic instruments from all over the world, including percussion: http://www.larkinam.com/ You have been warned. Visiting the site (or worse - going into the store) is like getting addicted to crack. You think you got troubles buying slutty gear now, just wait.... DP

1st December 2006, 05:05 AM	#10
tonio Gear Head Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 58	Surdu, djembe and Ashiko? surdu is a Brazilian bass drum, and the latter 2 are African. IMO to keep in the genre, you may want to look for a Djun Djun(Dunun) intead of surdu, though Surdu's are cool. They have more of an oomph than transients. Djun Djun will get you there. surdu gets you the low end obviously, but considering the larger ememble its usually used with a muffled beater vs secualr African uses a hard beater and supports a team of djembe drummer (rhythm & lead). Here's a coupple more authentic centered places I 've seen, though have never shopped. http://www.wwdrums.com/deep-carved-d...dfc75dda296ff5 http://www.irietones.com/ T