Carlos "Patato" Valdez: PART
OF THE LP INNER CIRCLE
His remarkable career and groundbreaking multi-conga
technique has had a powerful impact on countless
drummers, percussionists, and music lovers. His contribution
to Latin music includes a unique �melodic� approach
to conga playing. Since 1970, Patato�s association
with Latin Percussion has inspired many new product
developments, worldwide tours, and recording projects.
Listen to an audio sample of this conga:
The Patato Model Conga is just one example of the
innovation brought on by this great musician and
performer. Played by professional congueros the world
over, these fiberglass drums were developed in 1978
after a recording session with the legendary �Patato� at
the studio in Martin Cohen�s home. Patato�s
own design required tall drums with a wide belly
and small bottom.
 30" tall silhouette, projects deep bass
tones and great volume without sacrificing crisp, high
sounds
Shaped identical to the Galaxy Fiberglass Congas,
these drums are perfect for any style of music and
are great for live playing
Chrome LP Comfort Curve
II Rims
5⁄16" diameter tuning lugs
Reinforced
LP Heart Side Plates
LP fiberglass shells have a
steel ring embedded at the bearing (top) edge of
the drum shell for added strength and stability
Hand
selected, natural rawhide heads
LP
Procare Integrated Shell Protectors prevent the side
plate hardware from marking or damaging adjacent drums |
