Whitehall/Pearl tom mounts

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From vyacheslav

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In your case Mike, you could always use the hex mount/arm on the bass drum and use a suspension mount with the hex bracket attached to it to mount the rack tom. You could leave the spade bracket in place as is on the tom, because there are no moving parts to rattle or work loose, and the spade bracket is low profile (the lugs stick out further from the shell than it does), so there is no problem leaving it in place.I might have an extra hex mount bracket that you could attach to the suspension mount. I'll check and see. But that would be the easiest and would be a "drill-free" way of mounting the tom, leaving all original parts intact.Also, VERY interesting that you have an 18" bass drum. Do you have photos? It is very, very rare to see an MIJ 18". Usually, those were only on what were considered "child" kits, and some of those had 16" bass drums if I recall correctly. I think all of the "child" kits back then were sold without floor toms.

I haven't taken any pics of it yet. I need a few parts for it and money's a little tight right now. I do have a pic or two from my friend that I got it from. Looking forward to getting it together. Missing Whitehall badge but does have the original front logo head. Thanks for the ideas.

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Posted on 6 years ago

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vyacheslav

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Looks cool. I like that wrap. That tom holder is pretty off center. I assume it's on purpose. Between that and the vent hole (which is also off center), it's hard to see what the true center of that drum is. To quote Sol Rosenberg: "My eyes is goin' crazy!"

Also, are you sure it's an 18"? I'm not doubting your obvious expertise, but I'm very intrigued. I've been searching for years for an 18" Bass Drum MIJ kit, and I have never found one, aside from the "Child" kits that usually had a 16" bass drum and no floor tom.

Posted on 6 years ago

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Yes, have it right here in front of me. It is an 18". The factory tom mount is off to the side on these. The Whitehall badge actually mounts where you see those small imperfections in the wrap near the vent hole. Here are a couple of pics that I found doing some research. They give a good idea of how things are laid out on the drum.

Anyone know what the official name is for the wrap on my 18"?

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Posted on 6 years ago

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Drummerjohn333

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Mike, I have a Dixie with battleship lugs - and I believe the same color as your 18. My research led me to conclude "Charcoal Pearl". IIRC this can be seen in the Pearl catalog.

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Posted on 6 years ago

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Bass drum is coming along nicely. Have it done with the exception of the tom mount that we have been discussing here. I'm currently using the tom holder on the bass drum for a cowbell mount that I put together. Drum turned out really nice though and sounds great.

Mike

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Posted on 6 years ago

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jccabinets

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Mike that bass drum looks great! the wrap cleaned up very nice. I have been doing the same with my new black diamond pearl Ludwigs. I never paid much attention to that finish but now that I have one I really like it. Nice save on the drum!

Thank you!
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Posted on 6 years ago

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