The one that screws on is called a railmount or rail consolette.

Most of the 60's kits had either a single tom or a double tom configuration. The railmount was used on drum sets with the single mounted tom on the bass drum, most of the time. The "Hollywood" drum set was configured with two mounted toms -thus the different hardware.

As far as "quality"...both styles were of equal quality, in my opinion. It really depends on how you play -your technique. If you slam the drums like Keith Moon used to do, then you will run into some problems. If you play "nicey-nice" with great technique like, say, Joe Morello, then you may never have a problem.

Thank you for your time and help. I'd also like your to hear your thoughts on choosing a diameter.

I currently have a 22/18" starclassic maple kick which is great to kick the crap out of, but I have a deep passion for funk music and feel that it can be overindulging at times for my style.

I know that a 1960's 20" luddie kick would have that mid ranged, old school thump that I'm trying to achieve, but would another 2 inches on a 22" drum have much of an impact on that sound? The reason I ask is because: 1) I have never heard a 22" 1960's ludwig, and 2) I don't want to pass up a great deal on ebay just because the drum is a 22" and not a 20".

Just a note: I'm really going for that Zigaboo Modeliste from the Meters sound.

Thanks again for your insight.

If you are a 22 player then I would suggest you pick up a 22 bass. If you switch from a deep modern 22 to a vintage 20 with a rail, you may find youself a bit uncomfortable. I did. I currently have a 20 with a rail mount that is on the way out. It will be replaced by a 22. I have never been comfortable with drums lower like that. A 20 with a post or a taller single mount system allows for a higher Tom elevation. Something to consider.