Members Rudolf von Hagenwil Posted February 13, 2010 Members Share Posted February 13, 2010 some tom brands just don't sounds good, has nothing to do with the diameter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thundergod Posted February 13, 2010 Members Share Posted February 13, 2010 Holy {censored} ! I never had a complaint about any of my drums sounding like {censored}, if i did it was MY fault, not the drums. owning a piece of {censored} set might be an excuse, but after reading how some of you tune, well,,,,, maybe some people need to really learn how to play first. #1,,,, on the drum dial thread,,, why in the hell do some of you have to tune up so f'in tight???? so you have a better rebound to play better???? all you old guy remember the old field snare drums back in High School? Why did some ass come up with those ultra high tension snares these kids have to play today? it sure don't let the shell resonate the way it was designed, and it really shortens the life of the head. LOOSEN UP PEOPLE, RELAX AND TRY TO REPLACE YOUR HEADS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE, THEY SURE DON'T COST AS MUCH AS THEY USE TO! 6" TO 24" DRUMS CAN SOUND BEAUTIFULL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members satman Posted February 13, 2010 Members Share Posted February 13, 2010 currently i have no toms and dont like it, quit yer bitchin :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hwy145 Posted February 13, 2010 Members Share Posted February 13, 2010 I used to run a bonzo kit, but big drums get too muddled with more complicated rhythms imo. I now run 10 and 12 up top, and they sound great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scuba200ft Posted February 13, 2010 Members Share Posted February 13, 2010 Nothing wrong at all with my 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JMR Posted February 13, 2010 Members Share Posted February 13, 2010 Except it's a DW :poke: jk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zon5string Posted February 13, 2010 Members Share Posted February 13, 2010 I wish I had small small toms. 8/10/12/14 or something similar My previous kit was 2x24s, 10,12,13,14,16,18. I always found it somewhat challenging to tune that kit. My current one, 22, 8,10,12,14 is a snap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scuba200ft Posted February 13, 2010 Members Share Posted February 13, 2010 Except it's a DW :poke:jk Well, the world needs ditch-diggers too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cearleywine Posted February 14, 2010 Members Share Posted February 14, 2010 Nothing wrong at all with my 8. great shot. Looks like a fun kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tspit74 Posted February 14, 2010 Members Share Posted February 14, 2010 12" and 14" toms for me. I prefer 18" and 20" bass drums too. My friend just recently went back to big drums and won't stop talking about how great it is. Must be a trend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1001gear Posted February 14, 2010 Members Share Posted February 14, 2010 Depends what you do with 'em. They zone differently. With big toms you can rock away with 8th note fills and if you do get busy, that same mass factor tends to smooth out any roughness. Conversely, if you favor tasty percussive clarity and articulation, only the fusion sizes make any sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members polarnewfie Posted February 14, 2010 Members Share Posted February 14, 2010 12" and 14" toms for me. I prefer 18" and 20" bass drums too.My friend just recently went back to big drums and won't stop talking about how great it is. Must be a trend. Yeah......A trend.......since the 1920's and 30's. Most all drummers of the day used big drums. That continued into the 60's and 70's (the most influential period of modern music if you ask me). The only "Trend" I see these days is all these small toms and "fast sized"/hyperdrive" toms. I have big drums, have always used big drums, and probably always will. They suit my style of playing, the type of music I play, and most importantly sound good to me. I have never really experienced "muddled sounding drums" with using larger sizes. That comes from tuning and actual shell/head choices along with microphone choice and placement of it. You guys can have your small toms, and I am happy they suit you. I just get tired of hearing that upper range too quickly, and enjoy the deeper, more rich tones I get with the bigger drums. To each their own. There is nothing quite like stomping on my foot pedal, or hitting the center of one of my toms, and hearing that pure rumble. It inspires me to play better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shawn76 Posted February 15, 2010 Members Share Posted February 15, 2010 Everyone is different. Play what you feel and not what everyone else thinks.Myself,I am going to have 4 toms up and 2 down. 8/10/12/13 have a 16 down and haven't decided if I am going with another 14 or 18 down. Really considering the 18 since I already have a 12/13 and the 16 feels lonely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scuba200ft Posted February 19, 2010 Members Share Posted February 19, 2010 WHy in the world would someone NOT want an 8? You know, you DONT have to hit it? But it's fun to have when you do. Tasteful application of all tom sizes are great. Overuse of anything is awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jarick Posted February 19, 2010 Members Share Posted February 19, 2010 Never liked 8's. 10's, depends on the kit. Sometimes they sound really pure and lovely, other times they are kind of choked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NomadDudeMan Posted February 19, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 19, 2010 i think... 10 is the smallest i would go with a rack tom and 15 at max. i dont mind if they are shallow. like jarick said its all about how they sound if they sound deep then good. At least for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wannarok Posted February 20, 2010 Members Share Posted February 20, 2010 Different situations call for different sounds. You wouldn't normally see a guy with a 15" rack tom and an 18" floor tom playing a jazz gig, nor a guy with an 18/10/14 kit playing a heavy rock gig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slap happy drums Posted February 20, 2010 Members Share Posted February 20, 2010 When away from my kit I covet some smaller toms (that lil' red DW is SexY!), behind my kit I tend to be pretty happy with the boom, but I do hear it when the faster more intricate riffs get lost, but then I get to thinking those riffs shoulda' been voiced better.....it never ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Professiona Posted February 20, 2010 Members Share Posted February 20, 2010 Not I... I have a 10, 12, 14, 16 setup, and will soon be adding in an 8. After that, I may start adding in odd-inch numbers, and if I do, I'll start with the smalls and work my way up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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