The difference between "professional" and begginer or intermediate level drums is mostly about the heavier hardware and sturdier construction. They are made stronger for the punishment of the musicians road work...constant changes in temperature, instruments thrown around accidentally, banging against stuff in a car, van or truck, etc...the issue is that with stronger hardware and drums you usually end up with extremely heavy equipment to carry around, that is why some professional musicians would rather carry around lighter intermediate or "working musicians" drums. Professional line drums can sound "better" (clearer, brighter, louder, etc)...but this is usually a smaller upgrade in sound that could also be achieved by changing to better drumheads, careful tuning, or with proper sound mixing.
That bottom ring on the Aspire is the dealbreaker IMO. You might get lucky and get great skins on them, but the bottom rings just don’t cut it regardless of what skins you get. I have the Gen 2 bongos. Over 33 years old! Still awesome.
Right before I was going to buy some cheap bongos I watched your video and it saved me from spending my money. Thank you for the great information and now I'm going to save up to get those professional LPs.
Hi Roman. I have, Meinl Headliner, bongos with the 6 3/4 inch macho. I've had them, 20 years now, they're extremely well made, and have the same hardware as the, so called, professional models!! and they sound superb!!! Done loads of gigs with them, and people have come up to me and said, " how great they sound!!" Ordered a, Remo nuskyn, for the macho, get it delivered tomorrow, so can't wait to tune it up and play away!! My point is, I take the, so called, professional models, with a pinch of salt!! I'll stick to my, trusty, (beginner's model? ), and I won't have to keep re-tuning either!! 👍 😁 Take care, and keep posting. Mark 🏴
Awesome Mark! Those synthetic heads can really take your Headliner bongos up another level so very happy you got a Remo Nuskyn! Enjoy it! It’s a great head for sure. Will be back very soon!
Mr. Roman, I just found your channel and you sound very good. I have been playing for 1.5 yrs and started out on the aspires and bought a pair of galaxies with synthetic heads. I feel that I’m at a stand still right now with my playing. Do you offer any virtual lessons? Thanks. Brixio.
Thank you! You can use either set of bongos. For that type of use, it doesn’t matter whether they are beginner or for pros, as long as you tune them the way you want them to sound for your sample or beat.
Hey there loving the information on you channel. I plan on getting a set of LP matadors and Iv heard they’re really heavy. I want to play seated without a stand and was just wondering if you have experience with them and if they’re actually “too heavy” and uncomfortable to play without a bongo stand.
Hey Zach, thank you so much! I’ve played on Matadors, they do have weight to them but it’s comparable to other LP Pro series....I believe weight is about preference to a certain extent. Some people like light weight bongos and others, it doesn’t impact them. I would say an LP Matador is a solid choice, you just have to change the heads, their stock heads aren’t very good. If you get other LP bongos, most will be about the same....The lightest set of LP bongos that I’m currently aware of are the John “Dandy” Rodriguez series bongos, comes with a 9” hembra but I’ve heard they are very lightweight with a big sound. But I think you’ll be fine with LP Matadors, over time regardless, you’ll get used to whatever weight the bongos are, it just takes some time. Hope this helps! Thank you for the support!!! 🙏
Started with Aspire and shortly thereafter went with Gen II. Switched macho head to Fyberskyn, kept LP natural on the hembra ruclips.net/user/shorts1P43o99RH9U?si=zrwGAWVCgqxSUToR
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The difference between "professional" and begginer or intermediate level drums is mostly about the heavier hardware and sturdier construction. They are made stronger for the punishment of the musicians road work...constant changes in temperature, instruments thrown around accidentally, banging against stuff in a car, van or truck, etc...the issue is that with stronger hardware and drums you usually end up with extremely heavy equipment to carry around, that is why some professional musicians would rather carry around lighter intermediate or "working musicians" drums. Professional line drums can sound "better" (clearer, brighter, louder, etc)...but this is usually a smaller upgrade in sound that could also be achieved by changing to better drumheads, careful tuning, or with proper sound mixing.
That bottom ring on the Aspire is the dealbreaker IMO. You might get lucky and get great skins on them, but the bottom rings just don’t cut it regardless of what skins you get. I have the Gen 2 bongos. Over 33 years old! Still awesome.
I have some Gen 2’s that are still going strong! Great set
Right before I was going to buy some cheap bongos I watched your video and it saved me from spending my money. Thank you for the great information and now I'm going to save up to get those professional LPs.
Hi Roman. I have, Meinl Headliner, bongos with the 6 3/4 inch macho. I've had them, 20 years now, they're extremely well made, and have the same hardware as the, so called, professional models!! and they sound superb!!! Done loads of gigs with them, and people have come up to me and said, " how great they sound!!" Ordered a, Remo nuskyn, for the macho, get it delivered tomorrow, so can't wait to tune it up and play away!! My point is, I take the, so called, professional models, with a pinch of salt!! I'll stick to my, trusty, (beginner's model? ), and I won't have to keep re-tuning either!! 👍 😁 Take care, and keep posting. Mark 🏴
Awesome Mark! Those synthetic heads can really take your Headliner bongos up another level so very happy you got a Remo Nuskyn! Enjoy it! It’s a great head for sure. Will be back very soon!
Love how you play !!! Your demonstration was awesome.
Thanks! Appreciate it
That Pro Bongo sound is super crisp.
Natural skin is the way man! I believe LP did a great job with that bongo. The hardware is pretty strong and can take a good amount of tension.
Big difference in sound.Pro bongos sound warmer and more traditional.I love the rumba 👍🏽
Definitely a difference in sound. Thanks Jimmy!
Thank you Roman for your comment on my bongos. Alberto Delgado, ADPercussion, Florida USA
Saludos Alberto! You’re very welcome! Thank you for your beautiful work! Hope to get a set from you one day! Bendiciones!
Thank you for the explanation and demo. I play drums but I know close to nothing about other percussion, so this helped. Also fantastic playing!
You’re welcome! I also play drums! Thanks for your kind words and I appreciate the support!
I got the LP mini bongos hehe easier to hold and carry around
Mr. Roman, I just found your channel and you sound very good. I have been playing for 1.5 yrs and started out on the aspires and bought a pair of galaxies with synthetic heads. I feel that I’m at a stand still right now with my playing. Do you offer any virtual lessons? Thanks. Brixio.
Welcome Brixio! I appreciate your kind words 🙏🏼. Yes, I do offer virtual lessons, send me a message on IG: Roman Percussion, thanks!
wow this came on my explore page a year later lol , 10k views !!!
Nice! That’s great! Lol
hi roman, nice video. which would i have if im only using bongos for sample/beat making? thanks in advance!
Thank you! You can use either set of bongos. For that type of use, it doesn’t matter whether they are beginner or for pros, as long as you tune them the way you want them to sound for your sample or beat.
Hey there loving the information on you channel. I plan on getting a set of LP matadors and Iv heard they’re really heavy. I want to play seated without a stand and was just wondering if you have experience with them and if they’re actually “too heavy” and uncomfortable to play without a bongo stand.
Hey Zach, thank you so much! I’ve played on Matadors, they do have weight to them but it’s comparable to other LP Pro series....I believe weight is about preference to a certain extent. Some people like light weight bongos and others, it doesn’t impact them.
I would say an LP Matador is a solid choice, you just have to change the heads, their stock heads aren’t very good. If you get other LP bongos, most will be about the same....The lightest set of LP bongos that I’m currently aware of are the John “Dandy” Rodriguez series bongos, comes with a 9” hembra but I’ve heard they are very lightweight with a big sound. But I think you’ll be fine with LP Matadors, over time regardless, you’ll get used to whatever weight the bongos are, it just takes some time. Hope this helps! Thank you for the support!!! 🙏
@@RomanPercussion Which heads do you recomend for Matador?
cool video
Thank you 🙏🏼
What do you think about Lp matador custom series?
Matador bongos I think are decent. If you change the heads, they’ll sound much better.
@@RomanPercussion Which heads do you recomendó for Matador?
I really like the Remo Skyndeep heads on bongos.
@@RomanPercussion Thanks! 🙏
En español sería mejor esa reseña..
Started with Aspire and shortly thereafter went with Gen II. Switched macho head to Fyberskyn, kept LP natural on the hembra
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