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Rail Mount or No Rail Mount? Last viewed: 4 hours ago

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I'm cleaning up a '65 bass drum that I just picked up for my kit. It's a 22" and I'm going switch the 20" I have with the new one. It has a rail mount on it but I'm not going to mount my tom on the bass drum, I'm going to mount the tom on a cymbal stand.

The question I have is that the rail mount leaves four holes in the base drum and it will look bad to have the holes. Seems like I only have two options. 1) put the rail mount on without the tom pieces or 2) fill the holes with bolts.

This is a players kit so I'm not concerned about originality, what would you do, have the chrome rail show or fill the holes with bolts?

Opinions?

Posted on 9 years ago
#1
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I'd probably leave the rail in place, minus the upright arm. Either way though, four chrome plated carriage head bolts don't look bad and only other drummers will ever know they aren't supposed to be there.

Posted on 9 years ago
#2
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You could also leave the rail and L arm intact and use it for a cowbell.

Mike

Posted on 9 years ago
#3
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+1 on the rail mount cowbell, either way at least leave the banana it looks so cool...

Mitch

Posted on 9 years ago
#4
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Why not mount the tom on the bass drum?

Posted on 9 years ago
#5
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What color is the bass?

jason

Posted on 9 years ago
#6
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From GAR

Why not mount the tom on the bass drum?

I don't like the bass mount. On a stand I can position the tom much better.

Posted on 9 years ago
#7
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From Eminent Destiny

What color is the bass?jason

It's a Slingerland Black Diamond Pearl

Posted on 9 years ago
#8
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Use the rail. :D

www.macdrums.com
Posted on 9 years ago
#9
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From Norcoastal

I'm cleaning up a '65 bass drum that I just picked up for my kit. It's a 22" and I'm going switch the 20" I have with the new one. It has a rail mount on it but I'm not going to mount my tom on the bass drum, I'm going to mount the tom on a cymbal stand.The question I have is that the rail mount leaves four holes in the base drum and it will look bad to have the holes. Seems like I only have two options. 1) put the rail mount on without the tom pieces or 2) fill the holes with bolts.This is a players kit so I'm not concerned about originality, what would you do, have the chrome rail show or fill the holes with bolts? Opinions?

Rail mounts on sets seem to command more money... even on players...You may not care about the originality, but if and when you go to sell it, having the rail in place might make for a more attractive set for the next person.

SC

Posted on 9 years ago
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