Hi Folks, probably been asked and answered, i'm so sad :( My beautiful Tear drop drum set tom is starting to collapse)
I do not tune this tom tom high. It's just so thin at 3 ply beech.
I have a few sides that are flattening out staggered between the staggered lugs.
I have taken to mounting the tom on a snare mount rather that on the original arm to stop further damage.
The bearing edges are now staring to delaminate from the shell where the flat spots are starting. A big mess.
Is there a way to install a centre interior shell ring that will reform this to round.
Or should i let this just be and play it like it is. I have to admit, it doesn't sound horrible, it still has a long sustain, and no pitchy over tones.
Also I need to purchase a Floor Tom Leg mount and nut, as i have stripped one. Is there a place that has these for sale?
THanks,
i'm so upset that she's dieing on me... this thing has been going strong for years, and records/performs beautifully. I just don't want to have to find a tom, and loose the numbers matching 4pc. Good luck finding wrap in that blue pearloid either to re-finish a donor in, i've looked everywhere.
Suggestions ??