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Thoughts on Suspension Mounts for Toms

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Okay- this makes a drum "vintagely incorrect"; however, I think of myself as a guy who loves the sound of older drums but likes the user friendliness, convenience, and durability of modern hardware. Call me a drum hot rodder...

I am using suspension mounts for a few reasons: 1) can't readily find floor tom mounts for the old Premier floor tom I bought. 2) Don't want to drill any new holes for modern replacement mounts. 3) I actually believe that the suspension mounts enhance the sound. 4) it saves the old, vintage stuff for the next buyer without stripping screws, threads, etc. 5) I am way too impatient (and cheap) to wait around and buy the original mounts on ebay and 6) I like a virgin tom look, even if they are not completely virgin.

I know that the suspension mounts make it tougher to put drums into cases, and in some cases, makes buying cases tougher to buy in general. The suspension mounts also kill much of the vintage looks.

Thoughts on the subject of suspension mounts?

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Posted on 13 years ago
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I use them em on all rack toms, all the time.

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Posted on 13 years ago
#2
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I am figuring that this is going to be a love it or hate it proposition on the suspended toms. Just my feeling...

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Dead dogs like rusty fire hydrants!!!
Posted on 13 years ago
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Drum hot rodder. I like it. Considering using a suspension mount on my 13" rack tom and

not at all concerned about the non vintageness of them. Use what works for you.

B

Vintage Drum Fan (Not a Guru)
Posted on 13 years ago
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I use a suspended tom mount and I'd never go back. WAY more adjustability!

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Posted on 13 years ago
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From turbojerk

I use a suspended tom mount and I'd never go back. WAY more adjustability![IMG]http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/33617_1474958120225_1421873130_31190940_3059039_n.jpg[/IMG]

Nice kit!!!!

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Dead dogs like rusty fire hydrants!!!
Posted on 13 years ago
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From AZBill

Drum hot rodder. I like it. Considering using a suspension mount on my 13" rack tom andnot at all concerned about the non vintageness of them. Use what works for you. B

To me, a "drum hot rodder" takes something old and generally unwanted and creates the most kick a** creation with a combination of old and new. This is definitely the case for this mongrel Premier kit I am putting together. I would almost call myself a "drum Frankensteiner", as these are going to be the most Frankensteined kit EVER. But these drums sound incredible together. And hot rodding these drums include taking the best of the modern equipment (such as tom suspension mounts and the like) whilst leaving the spirit of these drums intact.

The beauty of custom or hot rodded drums is that I have the freedom to do whatever works for me. I would never do this to a perfectly intact mint kit, as I don't have the money for a mint or restored kit to then tear it down and make it how I want it. I also see no point in doing that to a mint or restored kit.

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Dead dogs like rusty fire hydrants!!!
Posted on 13 years ago
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From bunnyman

I would never do this to a perfectly intact mint kit, as I don't have the money for a mint or restored kit to then tear it down and make it how I want it. I also see no point in doing that to a mint or restored kit.

Why not? I did. It's totally reversible...

Posted on 13 years ago
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From turbojerk

Why not? I did. It's totally reversible...

Well, I am talking about more than just a suspension mount for toms when it comes to hot rodding a perfectly good vintage kit. I am also talking about tearing off perfectly good wrap just 'cos I wanted red onyx rather than WMP etc., etc. I speak of basically making irreversible changes when I say "hot rodding" drums. I would never do those changes to a set of good vintage drums, but a suspension mount is (to me) perfectly acceptable on a good vintage kit I was going to play. I am also going to get rid of the chrome acne on my kit by stripping the chrome and powder coating it black!!! Again- a bit more than just merely adding a suspension mount.

I think that putting a suspender on a mounted tom is nothing compared to how I am hot rodding my drums.

Again- your kit is stunning.

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Dead dogs like rusty fire hydrants!!!
Posted on 13 years ago
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From bunnyman

Well, I am talking about more than just a suspension mount for toms when it comes to hot rodding a perfectly good vintage kit. I am also talking about tearing off perfectly good wrap just 'cos I wanted red onyx rather than WMP etc., etc. I speak of basically making irreversible changes when I say "hot rodding" drums. I would never do those changes to a set of good vintage drums, but a suspension mount is (to me) perfectly acceptable on a good vintage kit I was going to play. I am also going to get rid of the chrome acne on my kit by stripping the chrome and powder coating it black!!! Again- a bit more than just merely adding a suspension mount. I think that putting a suspender on a mounted tom is nothing compared to how I am hot rodding my drums.Again- your kit is stunning.

Agreed! I did more of an upgrade vs. Hot Rodding.

Posted on 13 years ago
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