toms

Forum Post 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 hate...
Forum Post Concert Toms
I love to play on them old . 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 your &qu...
Forum Post 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...
Forum Post Tuning and stuff
...xport 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 t...
Forum Post Best way to dampen drum heads
..., in 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...
Forum Post Hot for Teacher
...ble 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 ...
Forum Post 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 me...
Forum Post Tom on a snare stand
...y told me to buy the dynamount floor tom system without legs and brackets that not only works for floor toms but works for toms on a snare stand as well.They have sold many systems for this solution.I...
Forum Post tape on drums?
...y is it that some drummers like dave grohl and tre cool for example put some sort of duct tape on their toms?...
Forum Post question
This is due to the angle your stick tip strikes the head. Tilt your toms so they're flatter.
Forum Post 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.
Forum Post Drummers seeks new kit
...have 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... ? Steven...
Forum Post 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
Forum Post 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 right...
Forum Post last chance!!
...y i have to sell my Pearl set!! it costed 5000$ but i sell it for 1500$!! It's got 2 bass drums, 5 toms, many cymbals and even more!! If u are interested..... mail me!! P.S:It's no bullshit!...
Forum Post recording techniques
...arity 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 condensers EVERYWHERE on the set!...
Forum Post Ears ringing
...gs though. That's all I've tried so far. Well yes but I also use CS black dot heads on my toms so the sound is already more or less focused....
Forum Post Question:Octabons
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 she...
Forum Post Pearl Custom Z
...g about this line. The drums are birdseye maple and seem to be well made. I got a snare, bass and three toms, but no floor tom or hardware. I am assuming that finding a matching floor tom will be a ta...
Forum Post tom to snare conversion?
...per snare and doing it up. If you're set on it though these tips may help: - the wood used for toms is meant to produce a sustained tone, so ringing is inevitable. - sticking a line of sp...
Forum Post Drum Heads
...I have a question regarding the heads on my drums. I have Remo CS black dots for the batter heads on my toms which I've had on them for about a year or more. I'm not in a band right now and ...
Forum Post First set: Tama or Pearl?
...some heavy hitting. This year the Export and Export Select both have the IIS suspension holders for the toms above the kick drum. That allows the tom drums to sound with less noise from hardware and o...
Forum Post Painted drum skins
... of thing, like the Phoenix Coyotes thing. (I got the idea when sitting at my kit and the bottom of the toms made it look like a half moon) I was thinking of possibly buying clear skins and painting t...
Forum Post Big Big Problem
.... so can u please help me? do u prefer tama or yamaha drums? the tama drum is: bass, floor, snare, 3toms, 3 cymbals + hihat cymbals are zildjan [ride pearl] the yamaha drum is: toms 12,13,14,1...
Forum Post HELP! Iam going to have a nervouse breakdown!
... (sorry about language). here goes, i am really trying hard to get a muffled non ringing thud out of my toms, i am using a pearl export (late 80s) with clear remos on top, and coated ones on the botto...
Forum Post FS: Brand new YAmaha Maple Custom JAzz kit
Why do you consider it a 'bad' move? Floor toms are already big enough to have enough volume and projection. The thinner shell will help accentuate the lows. Isn't that what most people...
Forum Post New drummer
... simple. Has anyone ever heard/played of them and are they worth the price. He is offering bass drum, 2 toms, snare and floor drum, high hat cymbal and stand, cymabal and stand, all stands included al...
Forum Post Mounting low tom on snare stand - help.
...as worked. I'm not married to the idea, but I thought I'd ask if anybody knows how to open up toms that are mounted on a snare stand. If not, that's cool because I'll just put it b...
Forum Post FS: Spaun kit
... almost 70% off list! Even if you don't want the 18' kick, you will have the incredible Spaun toms and you can order a larger kick. It goes back on Ebay tomorrow, so if you want it, send me ...
Forum Post Bass Drums
.... Pain in the ass to lug around to gigs (especially if you drive a small car or play frequent gigs). 3. Toms usually need to be mounted higher and could alter your playing style. 4. Doesn't get t...
 

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