toms

Damping tom toms
I only have 2 toms on my set, the high sounding one and the floor tom. Dave Grohl only used 2 toms, so i figured i could. Anyway, what is the best way to damp my toms to keep them from ringing. I ...
by Chainsaw
muffling toms
I use foam weather stripping 3/4 " wide by 5/8 "thick . I place it 1 1/2. " from the hoop all the way around. Experiment with the thickness and the width . ( place underneath batter ...
by tom s.
I want a good sound for my early 80's Ludwig concert toms......
I want a good sound for my early 80's Ludwig concert toms....I need to know which heads will give me the best options and sound.. I play bars mainly but occasionally the bigger venue...
by Guest
Concert Toms
I love to play on them old {concert toms} . Like the size's 6 , 8 , 12 , 13 " Are the reg size ... Sound so good when you ,Put them with a full set of old drums .. Yall ..Please give ...
by nsra65
Re:Best way to dampen drum heads
... the 70's there were Ludwigs that came with dampening devices built into the drum, even on the toms. That's kind of ridiculous I think. As a rule I don't like to dampen anything, ...
by ssarmyrem
Tom on a snare stand
I know this question has been asked many many times about tom on a snare stand and not getting enough resonance. The only solution to this question is RIMS.I e-mailed Rims about this problem and ...
by Tim Goldman
Tuning and stuff
... t Select. I really like it, no complaints from the neighbors yet, but whenever I hit the snare, the toms are vibrating and it gives too much of a surrounding and overwhelming sound. Also, when I ...
by Picassso
Re:Hot for Teacher
... bass part that fast in the beginning?!? Sounds like triplet 32s mixed in with a 16th roll. Once the toms come in it's just a matter of getting the quarter triplets on the toms above the bass ...
by FieldTurf
Re:Heads for a Rhythm Traveller
I went with pinstripes on the toms, a powerstroke 3 on the kick drum and I left the snare with the coated ambassador. It sounds good. I got a very helpfull e-mail from a guy at pearl drums. He gave ...
by FieldTurf
help me create my set up ;]
... im looking for...i really like the sound of mark o'connell from taking back sunday...2-3 damp toms...3-4 cymbals...high snare...BUT...all the years ive been playing ive been playing for churchs/ ...
by mrporkypinehead
tape on drums?
why is it that some drummers like dave grohl and tre cool for example put some sort of duct tape on their toms?
by eleazar
Re:question
This is due to the angle your stick tip strikes the head. Tilt your toms so they're flatter.
by Tranbrokizit
Re:Damping
here's a suggestion what i have done with my toms is just cut a couple of rings out of some old skins to fit snug in the hoop. It cuts out heaps of ringing anf gives a really fat sound.
by Neximuss
Re:whats the best way to make drums quieter when practiceing at home
I suppose a sound insulation to the room would be most efficient but you can also put a pillow in the bass drum and put plastic o-rings on the toms and snare drum.
by jade
Re:Drummers seeks new kit
... a preference for, what type of music do you play, do you want a standard or a fusion kit, how many toms, metal or wooden snare... ? ...
by teri tait
Pearl Custom Z
... out this line. The drums are birdseye maple and seem to be well made. I got a snare, bass and three toms, ...
by miramjadali
Re:R.I.MS
Ya the system makes a real improvement, especially to bass drum mounted toms. The drums sound deeper and more expensive. A drum shop fitted my mounts, so can't help you with fitting. Splash
by Bluestar
Re:Advise wanted on Gretsch!
Good Luck! Everyone is looking for Gretsch used toms. I need a 8x12 Rosewood with no mounts or tone controls and a square badge to match the kit I have. Check out ebay there is a Rosewood kit on ...
by Alexsrikf
Re:Ears ringing
Well yes, but it also dulls the sound from the cymbals and it makes the drums more distant sounding. Additionally, I don't work with a band, I just play the drums on my own at the moment. I' ...
by Woodgate
last chance!!
... have to sell my Pearl set!! it costed 5000$ but i sell it for 1500$!! It's got 2 bass drums, 5 toms, many ...
by duck
Re:recording techniques
... y reversed. You can end up with a really thin snare sound if you don't. 58's are good for toms, try 57's too, though, or be brave and use good ...
by glider
Re:Question:Octabo ns
Hey George, darling I used to use the Pearl Octobans, I believe they called them Rocket Toms, sadly I foolishly sold mine years ago, and have been looking for some ever since. They were aluminum ...
by HotShot

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