As I have built a few of these FOR Drummers, using Their type of Drum Shell {So it is consistant with the rest of their kit!}
I can deffinantly tell you from Experience, if you want the TRUE "Gong Bass" sound that was first Developed by Tama with Billy Cobham back in the Early 80's, you NEED the "Tympany" style Drum Lugs that tilt outward so you can utilize a Larger head.
It is the Larger Head that GIVES the "Gong Bass" its so called "Gong" Effect! It is the Larger, Over-Sized head that MAKES the Drum really resonate.
You will also need to have a Metal Drum Hoop the SAME size AS the Drum Head. No matter what the shell size is. 22" Head, 22" Hoop. 24" Head, 24" Hoop, and so on.
I also suggest for those that HAVE "Gong Basses" to get tunning Bolts that have locking capabilites, so you can really "Down Tune" the drum to get the Drum's MAX Bottom end Resanance without the dreaded, "Lug Bolt Rattle".
And PLEASE don't Ever use "Lock Tight" on Drum Lug tunning bolts! It will screw up your Lugs' treads, the Tunning bolts everything! THEN you will have to replace them all!
Deffinantly Not good!
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