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Concert tom head suggestion Last viewed: 12 hours ago

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I've been checking out all the interest in concert toms on the forum. Bermuda's new site is very cool and reminds me of the 4 concert toms I had with my Slingerland kit back in the 80's. Will post pictures when I find them!

I have a PDP X7 kit that has toms in the following diameters: rack toms of 8", 10" and 12" and floor toms of 14" and 16". Rather than remove all the bottom heads, what type of sound do you think I'd achieve by installing "mesh heads" on the bottom? Pearl makes these and are available for pretty cheap prices at Musician's Friend. I thought that the use of these heads on the reso side would still allow a "concert tom" sound, while also protecting the bearing edges if I want to transport the kit.

Comments, suggestions?!!

Mark

Posted on 12 years ago
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I think you answered your own question, the drums would have concert tom sound because there would be no bottom head for resonance.

Posted on 12 years ago
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From CT Pro Percussion

I think you answered your own question, the drums would have concert tom sound because there would be no bottom head for resonance.

Exactly what I thought! Thanks for confirming this!

Mark

Posted on 12 years ago
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From idrum4fun

Exactly what I thought! Thanks for confirming this!Mark

Mark same here no real bottom head would give you the concert tom sound..Mikey

Posted on 12 years ago
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Mikey!

Thanks for another confirmation! I think I'll give this a try... and relive the 70's!

Posted on 12 years ago
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