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wood hoops on vintage Slingerland toms hung with RIMS mounts Last viewed: 3 days ago

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Hi all,

I have managed to put together a vintage Slingerland set (see attached pic). I have a silver cloud snare (which seems to be a lifeform unto itself - honestly an amazing drum) and some late 50's toms and bdrum. None of the drums match in color but I'm really just going for sound at this point.

For the toms I am using Gauger RIMS mounts and REMO Fibraskyn heads top and bottom. I stripped off all extraneous hardware.

I'm interested in trying out wood rims on my toms. I'm wondering if any of you have tried wood rims on 50's-60's era 3-ply (with maple reinforced hoops) Slingerland toms?

Are thin shell vintage drums hung with RIMS mounts prone to warping when the metal rims are replaced with wood rims?

Can you recommend a wood rim to try?

Is there much of a difference in sound between the various wood rims available? There is certainly a big difference in price.

I love these drums. I am a better drummer because these drums inspire me. I like a warm sounding drum and a good rimshot accent on a tom.. Ok ok I think they look good too :)

Thanks and all the best,

Pete.

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Posted on 13 years ago
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"I love these drums. I am a better drummer because these drums inspire me. I like a warm sounding drum and a good rimshot accent on a tom.. Ok ok I think they look good too :)"

Sticksaver rims, enable the best rimshot accent in the history of mankind (IMO)

This will be your major consideration/compromise... I think.. Why not try just one wooden hoop on the smaller tom and then see what you think? ...

Cheers

'77 Slingerland 51N,Super Rock 24,18,14,13.. COW 8,10 Concert toms
'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
Zildjian, Sabian , UFIP & Paiste mix.
Posted on 13 years ago
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While I think your drums are beautiful as they are, if you really want wood hoops, try Stellar. Jody can make you pretty much whatever you can think of and his pricing is extremely fair. http://www.stellardrum.com/

Posted on 13 years ago
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