Hi Kevins,

That's because I am using a "Super Set-O-Matic" tom holder, which turns the drums so that the badges appear as you see in the picture. With the regular double Set-O-Matic mount the badges would face the front.

Usually, when I play a gig I prefer to use one rack tom mounted on a snare stand. What I like about a set like this is I can "mix and match" to suit whatever type of gig I play. For example, for a jazz gig I might just use the 12" and 14" toms. When I play with a big band, I'll add the other floor tom.

Rob

Could you please post a picture of your kit? I'd love to see it!

Thanks,

Rob

Cool, couldn't tell from the pic :)

Excellent!

Bravo!

BTW, are You using a Pinstripe for the bass? I was never able to get a decent sound out of a BD with tht type of head. Any tricks to share?

Hi Gilnar,

Well...my preference is to tension the pinstripe fairly loose, to where the head gives just a little when you push it in with your fingertips. I use a ported front head and a very small pillow which can fit snugly between the front head and the batter or which can be turned 90 degrees and moved forward or back to give the amount of damping I need. I also use a felt beater on my pedal. I want the bass drum to be punchy without a lot of overtones and the 20" bass drum seems very controllable in that respect.

Update (10/7/14): I just watched a youtube video where a guy from Steve Maxwell's Drum shop was discussing vintage bearing edges and he stated that the sharp edge like I have on my drums, for example, allows you to tune the head looser and still get good head to shell contact. That might be one reason why I can get a fat sound out of this 20" bass drum using a pinstripe.

Check out the videos - there are many - they are really cool and informative.