If I decided to put plates over the tom mount holes, I would need 5 as as I have 5 rack mounted toms on this set-up. But my question with Rims is my existing tom holders have the hex rod that goes through the shell. Would the hex rod still line up with the existing middle hole? or will I need to cut them or purchase the shorter type mount used on the Yess set-up??
Like a virgin, Yamaha bass drum plate.
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SoCalMike
Official Drummerworld Photographer
If you go with Rims I don't think it will line up but you never know till you try it?
If you put plates on the old holes you can cut your holders down or pick up some new YESS models off of eBay I have seen these go for about $5-10
SoCalMike
Official Drummerworld Photographer
Here's a slightly different use for the plate. The 14x18's in the Yamaha MCA(N) kits come standard with risers. I hate risers and find them useless, so I removed the riser and mount on my 18"...leaving the nice mount holes. Even though they're on bottom of drum, I wanted to put something in place - when I ran across this thread in a search.
One PM to our friend Mike and BAM!
Plate on bottom of 14x18 covering riser mount holes:
The kit (12/14/18...sans extra 16" floor tom that I sometimes use):
BIG thanks to Mike for the great plate and the lightning fast shipping!! Super incredibly cool fella!
One PM to our friend Mike and BAM!
Plate on bottom of 14x18 covering riser mount holes:
The kit (12/14/18...sans extra 16" floor tom that I sometimes use):
BIG thanks to Mike for the great plate and the lightning fast shipping!! Super incredibly cool fella!
SoCalMike
Official Drummerworld Photographer
Here's a slightly different use for the plate. The 14x18's in the Yamaha MCA(N) kits come standard with risers. I hate risers and find them useless, so I removed the riser and mount on my 18"...leaving the nice mount holes. Even though they're on bottom of drum, I wanted to put something in place - when I ran across this thread in a search.
One PM to our friend Mike and BAM!
Plate on bottom of 14x18 covering riser mount holes:
The kit (12/14/18...sans extra 16" floor tom that I sometimes use):
BIG thanks to Mike for the great plate and the lightning fast shipping!! Super incredibly cool fella!
Wow nice job Chad that is one Cute Little Kick...............
and Thanks for the kind words!
DutchDrummersDreams
Platinum Member
Looks flyyyyy.... But why no riser.. You beater is more in centre so you have the full posibillity of the sound spectrum. It's like driving standard 50km. in a Porche 
Looks flyyyyy.... But why no riser.. You beater is more in centre so you have the full posibillity of the sound spectrum. It's like driving standard 50km. in a Porche
I prefer the overtones one gets from playing off center. I use no muffling on any drum, either. I have had 16" bass drums and even 15" bass drums, with no risers....
It's just a preference I have. Certainly not the popular choice, I know.
Banana_oil
Member
Anyone considered doing a wood plate of thin plywood? I've thought about it for my vintage natural kit.
LittleLegs
Senior Member
Hi - these look like a great idea! Do you notice a difference in sound with one of these?
F
fusssion
Guest
These are really nice, and the choices are getting better too. That said, ...2 things come to mind.
1) Wouldn't a darker plate look better on most of the kits, ..instead of 'brushed' ??
2) Why not order a virgin kick ? [not being rude, just asking]
1) Wouldn't a darker plate look better on most of the kits, ..instead of 'brushed' ??
2) Why not order a virgin kick ? [not being rude, just asking]
1) "Looks" are all a matter of taste and preference. I like the red finish of mine.
2) Many people buy these kits used (as I did) so they come how they come. Not everyone can afford to order a brand new virgin Yamaha kick. Plus, it's actually nice to have the option of putting the tom mount back on if needed.
SoCalMike
Official Drummerworld Photographer
Thanks the only reason I made myself one was so that I could remove my mount when I used a 1up 2down setup or with a rack. I myself like the look of a virgin kick and do find any kick drum sounds better without toms and hardware mounted to it..........
If I was ordering a new kit Yes it would be a Virgin drum as far as colors go............
SoCalMike
Official Drummerworld Photographer
Here's my newly installed plates! Great job SoCalMike!
Thanks Looks good Kamran you need to pick up a Red colored marker and color the nylon washers
Here's one with Blue washers...........
Thanks Looks good Kamran you need to pick up a Red colored marker and color the nylon washers
Here's one with Blue washers...........
Hmm... that's a great idea.
Thanks!
Mendozart
Platinum Member
This one is made of fiberglass, which matched my Blaemire bass drum, before I wrapped it white. Though, I personally like mounting my toms on my bass drum.
