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Pearl folkloric elite congas Percussionists will have noticed that Pearl has steadily been building up its range of hand percussion in recent years, with the new folkloric collection the latest addition. Mixing classic looks with modern innovation, the 28" tall oak congas are designed for the seated player, but are also pre-drilled for stand mounts. Thicker south American-style natural skins produce a warm sound, while a fibreglass gel coat to the interior seals the shell and adds to the projection and volume of the instruments. With four polished steel reinforcing bands set into the shells, the Tumbador, Quinto and Conga not only sound, but also look the business.  Elixir custom bass string shop Those inventive string people at Elixir, who introduced the long life Nanoweb string coating, have clearly got their fingers on the pulse when it comes to looking after the needs of the electric bass player. Being able to customise a string setup to get the right feel and balance is essential to all bass players. It’s particularly so for those who reach out into the realms of the double bass and others who wish to raise their game to a high C. Using a standard four string foundation set, in gauges from super light to heavy, five- and six-string players can now customise their low Bs and high Cs. For five-string players, the choice ranges from the super light 125 through to the heavy 135. Six-stringers have the choice of the high C down to a medium 32. Trevor James signature custom build saxes Have you ever wished you could buy your perfect saxophone straight off the shelf? If so, your prayers are answered. The Trevor James company has produced the Signature Custom range, which allows the player to mix and match the individual sections of the saxophone to make up an ideal instrument. Choose from 925 silver, gold lacquer, rose brass, unlacquered and bronze for either the crook, body, bow or bell. Just imagine the possible tonal variations! Each and every part of these instruments is hand built in the company’s own workshops in deepest Kent. They all feature added quality components, such as a double braced low C and C sharp keys and extra adjustment screws and felts on the body under the tail arms. Competitively priced, each instrument comes supplied with a Hiscox moulded flight case. LP compact conga back pack After the runaway success of the LP compact conga, it was only a matter of time before LP would introduce the conga’s perfect travelling companion, the Lug-Edge compact conga back pack. This highly durable back pack made out of heavy duty nylon corduroy with strong metal hardware, not only holds two compact congas but will also carry two snare drum stands with a special compartment for percussion accessories. All together it’s everything you need to set up and play. David Gallant
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