2 just isnt enough!

[fullmetalhaallee]

As some of you may know I have a four piece DW. 18x22, 8x10, 11x14, and 5x13. I am quickly gaining on enough cash to add another tom. To me its between a 9x12 or 13x16. Im asking your help, which would you take in my position? And why?

EDIT: I really like to have a really versital sound, from jazz to rock. I mostly play all types of rock all the way in to metal.

[crazyguy832]

13x16, cause I loooooooooooooove low toms. Tuned high... aw, man, I love that ring they give.

Plus, and 8x10 is pretty damn tiny anyways, and 11x14... meh.

[FL3P]

What would be more useful to you?

[crazyguy832]

Yes, what your interests are and stuff would be important.

[Massik Kretal]

13x16, cause I loooooooooooooove low toms. Tuned high... aw, man, I love that ring they give.

Plus, and 8x10 is pretty damn tiny anyways, and 11x14... meh.

I have an 8x10. :upset: It might even be an 8x8!

[ludvista29]

Get both drums....the more the merrier(sp?)

[fullmetalhaallee]

Get both drums....the more the merrier(sp?)

I plan on that in the long run. But it will be a while before I get the second one.

[ludvista29]

Wait........how much was your kit again......I'm looking into 6piece, finishply DW's

[fullmetalhaallee]

Wait........how much was your kit again......I'm looking into 6piece, finishply DW's

I got the bass, 2 toms, and snare for 1500US. It was a great deal, all brand new except the gently used snare. It was in the DW showroom for a while so I got it cheaper!

[crazyguy832]

Ah, then that's a decent DW.

13x16 all the way (yes, I'm saying this again).

[ludvista29]

I got the bass, 2 toms, and snare for 1500US. It was a great deal, all brand new except the gently used snare. It was in the DW showroom for a while so I got it cheaper!
K,thanks did you get it at GC?

[fullmetalhaallee]

K,thanks did you get it at GC?

Nope, drums2go (a semi-local drum shop)

[ludvista29]

ok, I appreciate your help :D

[fullmetalhaallee]

ok, I appreciate your help :D

Any time man!:chug:

[ludvista29]

I'm gettin a quote from my local shop through kit builder

[fullmetalhaallee]

I'm gettin a quote from my local shop through kit builder

Good idea, kit builder prices are off cause shops get discounts from DW!

[fullmetalhaallee]

I see a lot of you voting, but few people are explaining why the choose it, if you would mind explaining your choice that would be great. Thanks!

[ludvista29]

Good idea, kit builder prices are off cause shops get discounts from DW!
yea, I hope its cheaper than $3680:p

[Undisco Kidd]

bonzo 5 piece ftw

[fullmetalhaallee]

yea, I hope its cheaper than $3680:p

:lol: wow.

[ludvista29]

I hope its at least 2899:lol:

[fullmetalhaallee]

bonzo 5 piece ftw

bonzo?

[styler]

would you use the rack tom more or the floor tom? positioning and being comfortable is just as important as the sound.

[fullmetalhaallee]

would you use the rack tom more or the floor tom? positioning and being comfortable is just as important as the sound.

Thats pretty much what I was trying to ask everyone else, which will I need more? I was also somewhat 51% 49% in favor of the 12 inch tom cause I like how 2 of the toms can can be right there in front of me, ya know. Do you guys think 10 14 16 roll would be too much of a sound gap?

[[Fonya]]

bonzo?

He means the one up two down, so basically hes choosing the 16.

[-TGP-]

14x14...

[fullmetalhaallee]

14x14...

2 14 inch toms?


EDIT:Come on here people, you are voting but you wont tell me why, tell me why you choose what you choose!

[-TGP-]

2 14 inch toms?


EDIT:Come on here people, you are voting but you wont tell me why, tell me why you choose what you choose!


What?
14" Depth
14" Width
I have a 14x14 on my starclassics, the 10" and 14" are the best toms.

[Futuro]

What?
14" Depth
14" Width
I have a 14x14 on my starclassics, the 10" and 14" are the best toms.
Hey dumbass. He is adding on. "Alien"

Get the 12x9

10,12,14 Would sound more even.

Of course the 16 will have more punch, But I would still go 10 12 14, over 10 14 16

[fullmetalhaallee]

Hey dumbass. He is adding on. "Alien"

Get the 12x9

10,12,14 Would sound more even.

Of course the 16 will have more punch, But I would still go 10 12 14, over 10 14 16

Thanks for your input man! I definitly like the even pitch changes!

[Fuzzy]

I told you, 16x13! Voted it too, I love my 16x13 and since the drum will literally be the exact same as yours, go get one!

[crazyguy832]

Ummm... 13x16 is not the same as 16x13, man.

13x16 = 13" head and 16" deep drum

16x13 = 16" head and 13" deep drum

Gonna get a different sound (besides that... well... how would that happen? o_O)

[-TGP-]

Hey dumbass. He is adding on. "Alien"

Get the 12x9

10,12,14 Would sound more even.

Of course the 16 will have more punch, But I would still go 10 12 14, over 10 14 16

I didn't see he had a 14.
Get a 16" hahaha

[fullmetalhaallee]

I told you, 16x13! Voted it too, I love my 16x13 and since the drum will literally be the exact same as yours, go get one!

I really took your advise in, but my drum teacher is is leaning me in the other direction. I like the even gaps, and how I can place them all next to each other.

[crazyguy832]

Rack? Mount one on a floor stand?

There are ways.

But if you want the smaller tom, go for it, no one's stopping you, and it may even be a better choice.

:chug:

[Futuro]

I really took your advise in, but my drum teacher is is leaning me in the other direction. I like the even gaps, and how I can place them all next to each other.
It is more practical too. Take it from a guy who has big drums. Sometimes your gonna want to just be carrying a 12 instead of a 16.

[Ill Mitch]

9x12

More even gaps, more portable, mo betta. It's a wonder major drum companies sell these sizes in sets.

[Chester]

hmm, you could go either way...
16" toms are better iop, but in ur situation i would go with the 12" tom, to get more of an even sound. (Id take 10 12 14 over 10 14 16)
i have the famous/popular 12/13/16 tom setup, and i wish the 13 was a 14", its not that big of a difference, but i dunno whatever.

all up to you in the end, if youl end up with both eventually it doesnt matter toooo too much

[fullmetalhaallee]

The poll shows the 16 but most people posting and saying why seem to be leaning towards the 12. hmmmm...

[White]

13X16, I already have the 9X12

[fullmetalhaallee]

13X16, I already have the 9X12

ok which could you live with out if you had to leave one at home for a gig?

[Quinto]

definetly the 12, cuz cuz cuz cuz cuz cuz cuz cuz cuz cuz cuz

[punkrocker2o1]

definetly the 12, cuz cuz cuz cuz cuz cuz cuz cuz cuz cuz cuz

Well isn't that helpful? :p Definitely the 9x12. More even gap in sound, easier transport, and is a rack tom.

Plus its cheaper for the while! :thumb:

[TaylorRules]

I personally despise both sizes. I love "square-sized" toms. But if I was pushed, I'd go for the 16".

[pearlmark]

9x12, high toms rule!

[Phototropic]

The higher tom :)

[The syllek attacks]

I;d go 12X9 then putr the 12 to the side like a floor tom... very comfey set up.

[fullmetalhaallee]

I;d go 12X9 then putr the 12 to the side like a floor tom... very comfey set up.

Thats a great idea.

[punkrocker2o1]

I clicked the wrong one so disregard one vote on 13x16 and add one to 9x12 heh...

[fullmetalhaallee]

I clicked the wrong one so disregard one vote on 13x16 and add one to 9x12 heh...

will do.

[Zildjian]

13in...ul get more of a response from them

[fullmetalhaallee]

13in...ul get more of a response from them

Im not a fan of 13s

[The Fiction We Live]

Go for the 12".. it will fill out your kit and youll have a lot more even sound like Futuro said. I had the same question a while ago, adding a 14" or a 10" to my current 12" and 16" setup but I chose the 14" because a 12, 14, 16 setup just sounds better IMO and so will a 10, 12, 14 setup up.

[fullmetalhaallee]

Go for the 12".. it will fill out your kit and youll have a lot more even sound like Futuro said. I had the same question a while ago, adding a 14" or a 10" to my current 12" and 16" setup but I chose the 14" because a 12, 14, 16 setup just sounds better IMO and so will a 10, 12, 14 setup up.

Id say thats the very best argument Ive heard so far. Thanks so much man, I am definitly leaning towards the 12 now!:chug:

[MeaninglessPhoto]

Plus, and 8x10 is pretty damn tiny anyways

You should see my 5x10

[fullmetalhaallee]

I think Im gonna go with the 12!

[crazyguy832]

You should see my 5x10
I would use that once/CD...

MP3 CD.

There is no use in my mind for a tom that size... it must look like a banana.

Ah, okay, then, have fun.

:chug:

[Half Life]

9x12"

Rack toms = better :thumb:

[MeaninglessPhoto]

I would use that once/CD...

MP3 CD.

There is no use in my mind for a tom that size... it must look like a banana.

Ah, okay, then, have fun.

:chug:

hahaha I ment to put 6 but theres no big difference. But it sounds pretty good for a tom that shallow. It blends well with the other toms and it doesnt take **** for it to tune the way you want it.

[Fuzzy]

Ummm... 13x16 is not the same as 16x13, man.

13x16 = 13" head and 16" deep drum

16x13 = 16" head and 13" deep drum

Gonna get a different sound (besides that... well... how would that happen? o_O)
Not entirely. It all depends on which measurement you place first, and in my case, I do Width by Depth.
As for your tom? I'd still go with the low end. It's all in the tuning, buddy.
Edit: See, it's hard for me, since the two toms you don't have are my two favorites. The 12" and the 16" toms, in F.A.S.T. sizes, sound absolutely effing BRILLIANT together!


I see your plan! YOU ARE CLONING MY SET! BWAHAHA!. o_O; anyway.

[fullmetalhaallee]

I see your plan! YOU ARE CLONING MY SET! BWAHAHA!. o_O; anyway.

Ahhh you found out my secret :upset:

[red n black]

deffinetly 12", cuz a 10-14" gap, nah.

if it was between a 10 an a 16 though, BIG drums = BIG p..e...n...i....s

[Chrysler]

13*16 because its bigger and lower.

[oliv_da_skinmasher]

How many times must we tell you tyler. someone plz ban this fool

[Drum Phil]

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[oliv_da_skinmasher]

lol nice phil

[Drum Phil]

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