Both my King Beat and Imperialstar have die cast hoops which I think are awesome. My hoops don't flex.

Barry

Wow, that's crazy. Never seen diecast hoops flex like that. I'd definitely try out some different ones and see how the tuning and sound improve.

I think they are "diecast", not diecast, if you know what I mean.

If by that you mean that your hoops aren't die cast,I have to agree.Die cast hoops don't flex like that,infact 2.3mm triple flange hoops don't either.Tensioning the top(batter) head should have no effect on the reso side,unless your shell is damaged and the lugs actually move.This can happen if they aren't secured to the shell properly,or there is damage to the lugs.

How about some clear photos or video os youe drum without the heads on.

Steve B

well, the hoops look exactly like the ones on the photo,

I have little reason to believe they are not stock.

the shell is solid and the lugs are properly secured to it, but when I took the batter head off, the resonant detuned quite a bit. I've noticed similar behavior

in some other cheap metal drums.

I have a pair of Tama Die cast hoops that are bent. All of the lugs are broke, snapped off or bent and stretched the nubs that go into the shell. This is how I bought it. In fact, I bought it for the lugs, the hoops were a bonus. I will find a way to straighten them out. I can only imagine what its been through.

A up-date on the deal i was working on...I did not get the deal i made an offer of 3,500.00 for the lot almost had the deal-{with his father}- but then his son walked in he said No to my offer.So i ask what are you looking for as for offer son said-{son}- 10,000 if he could not get that he would sell it on Ebay and make more than that...I went up to 5,000.00 he can down to 7,500.00 i said No.So i said i guess you will have to sell them on Ebay..I walked away after that but they still have my number...Mikey