Set-O-Matic options

[Teem60004]

Hey everyone. First post so forgive any initial faux pas.

I traded a 16 inch modern bosphorus cymbal for a 1967(?) slingerland silver sparkle (12, 13, 16, 20). The kit is in beautiful condition but was missing the bottom lugs and hoops. It also had the 70's ludwig top mounting system - so there are 4 extra holes drilled in the bass drum - on the toms he used the original holes.

I've got the kit in perfect playing condition with lugs and COB stick savers - now its on to the tom system.

I was looking to ebay to get the Slingerland mounts for the toms and bass - they aren't too expensive.

But oh my gosh the Set O Matic arms system is pricey!

Are there any alternatives that are less than the $170-200 that the set-o-matic arms seem to go for?

Teem60004

[Shades of Mae]

If you want to go all original, you have no choice but to buy an arm. Especially if you want to use the bass mount, cause of the weird D-shaped receiving hole.

When I got my Star kit, it came with a Slingerland Set-o-matic bass drum mount. I thought, "Great I just need the arm and I'm set." My jaw dropped when I looked them up on ebay. I wanted a double mount too :(.


Anyway, I decided to make the bass drum a born again virgin and use tom stands. I sold the bass mount for just under $17.


I suppose a machine shop could make a post fit your mount. Probably cost as much as a Set-O-Matic arm though.

[kevins]

$170 to $200 is ridiculous.... I've never seen them that high... maybe on a BIN price, but not an auction.
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[teverson-sr]

Some one,some time ago said a Slingerland clip-mount has the same footprint as a Set-O-Matic.If I was in this dilema I'd clip mount the toms on a floor stand and either not use the bass drum mount or make a nice delete plate to cover the hole.I have experience with worn out S.O.M.'s-the ball either detaches itself from the rod or the ball becomes so chafed it becomes useless.Certain Slingy hardware is just problematic-like the tom leg recievers stripping out.

[cnw20]

The Super Set-O Matic runs around $200 but the basic Set-O Matic, which is a basic double T mount, costs less than half that.

[kevins]

The Super Set-o-Matic would not be correct for a '67 outfit.......