Hats at Work - A Photo Thread

[casechopper]

Doing quality control on some new D'jembe drums from Senegal.

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[ManofKent]

Nice shots Sam.

 

[scottyrocks]

Doing quality control on some new D'jembe drums from Senegal.

Hey, that's great stuff. Never did imagine that I'd see pictures like that here. I've been playing those for about 14 years, and teach it, among other things, at school. I don't play Senegalese djembes, though. I prefer Guinean and Malian, and have quite a few.

I just checked out the website. Nice rendition of what sounds like an accompaniment for Sunu in that first video.

I'm going to PM you with some questions.

 

[casechopper]

Hi Scotty,
I replied to your pm.
I've notices that most of the serious drummers prefer the Malian drums. The Senegalese are more decorative and still have good sound but the Mali drums are known for the best sound. We sell all of the different kinds (Ghana, Guinea, Gambia, Mali & Senegal) along with Dun Duns, Bougarabous, balafons, gankeke bells, koras, kalimbas and many other African instruments.

 

[alanfgag]

A very interesting look into where those nice hats go each morning... thanks for sharing!

 

[scottyrocks]

Hi Scotty,
I replied to your pm.
I've notices that most of the serious drummers prefer the Malian drums. The Senegalese are more decorative and still have good sound but the Mali drums are known for the best sound. We sell all of the different kinds (Ghana, Guinea, Gambia, Mali & Senegal) along with Dun Duns, Bougarabous, balafons, gankeke bells, koras, kalimbas and many other African instruments.

My main drum is a Malian. I have mainly Guinean, a few Malian, and an Ivory Coast drum, too. Beautiful tones out of IC djembes.

Is there a way for you to find out the name of the rhythm Mr. Wood plays at the end of the instructional video? I can play all the parts, but have not heard of any of them in 14 years. Thanks!

 

[bowlerman]

I love this, Sam. For some reason I thought you were in IT. If I may ask, to where do you distribute? Through an African or afro Cuban company, a local percussion retailers etc.? Maybe better addressed as a pm? Just curious.

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[casechopper]

Hi Scottyrocks. I'm not actually a drummer. I know how to tell if they're in tune and check them for damage/improper construction but beyond the basics I couldn't tell you too much about specific rhythms. You could check with Mark Wood. I believe this is his website http://www.woodndrums.com/ He's a really nice guy and is much more knowledgeable about drumming than I.

Jeff, I was working in IT and still am to a degree but have moved into purchasing as well. I've done QC on the drums for years though because there are specific things to look for on these and it can be a pain to train the regular receiving people in what to check. We do wholesale and retail sales of products from Africa. The drums are just one small part of what we sell. If you're interested you can see what we sell at our website africaimports.com

 

[scottyrocks]

You could check with Mark Wood. I believe this is his website http://www.woodndrums.com/ He's a really nice guy and is much more knowledgeable about drumming than I.

Thanks for the link, Sam. I sent Mark a message.

 

[Some Random Bloke]

I work in the funeral industry and a hat is part of our uniform. Just a basic Akubra Zephyr (woven synthetic) although I believe they're discontinued and we're replacing them with a similar model.

I'm fussy about keeping the shape and the company does encourage good hat care, but most people don't seem to care, much to my frustration.

Mine is one or two sizes too small so I'm looking forward to the replacement.

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[casechopper]

Making a test batch of a new coffee shea butter face soap
Wearing Elosegui 12" navy beret to keep hair and sweat out of my face

Later, loading down containers so that they'll be ready for filling tomorrow.

 

[casechopper]

Lifting an order of soap yesterday

 

[hatsRme]

You're like the "man behind the curtain," Sam... making it ALL happen!

Great shots; love the Elosogui!

 

[1mach1]

Very nice Sam!

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[Cattus Petasatus]

Here is my Open Road at "work"

Sam, you might recognize this one.

 

[casechopper]

Nice photo Cattus. That OR looks very sharp. I'm glad to see it getting some use.

 

[Strapped-4-Cache]

My Stetson Twenty adding a bit of class to my desk at work.
Could use a good cleaning and needs a better teardrop crease than I can manage to put in it, but it fits well and keeps my head warm.

 

[hatsRme]

Could be one of your best yet, Mark. Really beautiful lid, sir!

 

[Brother cavefish]

on the dock today

 

[dh66]

on the dock today

Nice!

Total old school workingman.