Welcome
to 
Custom Congas
South
Africa's only Conga maker, traditionally congas originate in
Cuba, a descendant of African drums, But after years of research
and development, the Conga returns to Africa. Another step in
the evolution of the Conga.
But what makes the African Conga special?
--> Hand carved 1-piece Shells.
--> African wood.
Strong shells.
--> Naturally cured skins.
--> Industrial strength Hardware.
--> Authentic Afro-cuban sound.
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"Very traditional and authentic...Excellent
harmonics...Sonique Profundo! (Profound Sound)" - Javier
Cuza, Cuba.
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 Why
choose Custom Congas?
With many years of drum making expertise, specialising in
African drums. We thought a better Conga could be made using
African Woods - one piece handcarved shells - with
naturally cured african cowhides, and tuned with industrial
strength hardware.
In Cuba, some Quintos (solo congas) are still carved from
1 piece shells..
The reasoning:
1 - the 1-piece shell is acoustically superior to a
staved shell.
2 - african wood - excellent sound.
3- naturally cured skin is acoustically superior to
processed/synthetic skin.
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then combining these elements with industrial strength hardware,
which make for a superior sounding instrument, excellent for
the stage and studio. These drums are for professional players
looking for that unique sound..
Our Congas combine the best elements of African and Cuban
drums. for truly authentic Afro-cuban sound.
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Minel West Melendez
chooses Custom Congas.
Multi-percussionist Minel - rated one of Cuba's top Bongoceros
- uses a specially-made set of Custom Congas. --------------------------------------
Drum
Making Innovations:
2002:
220 litre Bass drum
2005: PVC Tama
2005/7: Afro-cuban Conga
2007/8:
Afro-cuban Bongo
2008:
Afro-cuban Bata
 Bongos!
The
1-piece Afro- Cuban Bongo.
NEW:
Bata - in development!
Drumming for Team Building
- interactive drumming for parties, drum performances,
school drum workshops.
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