Hello,

I acquired a Tama Stagestar kit for cheap a while back. 12/14/18. Boring black wrap. I actually have another one of these kits, and they sound great for "cheap" drums. I was going to make my version of the PDP Concept Wood Hoop Bop Kit with these. See photo.

I'm going to stain them with a dark walnut stain and use a matte/satin lacquer on them, with the natural wood hoops and claw hooks shown in the photo. Here is my question that I would like your opinions on:

I was going to go with tube lugs, because they look classy and I think it would look nice in those sizes. I am trying to decide between chrome or brass tube lugs. I can also get brass tension rods, brass claw hooks, brass floor tom legs and brass spurs from Drum Factory Direct. I think the brass would be really elegant against the dark stain. What would you choose? Would all brass "fixin's"-like tension rods and floor tom legs be too much or too gaudy? Would the brass look out of place with regular chrome stands?

I appreciate your comments,

V