Rack Tom size on my Taye SM

[Drummertist]

What is the difference between a regular SM 12x9 and a SM GoKit 12x6 rack tom?

I like my rack toms set low and I'm wondering if there would be a huge difference in sound, tuning range, etc. between the two.

it'll be coupled with a 14x14 floor and 20x16 bass.

[Garvin]

I don't know a ton about Taye, but I've done a little research and it looks like the Studio Maple kits are a little better quality than the GoKit. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong about that. Not sure if the same finishes are offered for both, but that might be a consideration. I've heard the GoKit sounds pretty good though.

[Ironcobra]

This is a situation where you must hear it, It is a different sound, but you might like it. If you have no way of hearing it, don't take your chances.

[Just Drums]

Hey Drummertist.

Shallower toms like a 12x6 tend to be quicker in their attack and have less sustain. They do have an interesting sound and feel. They list both at $429.

[crazyhorse]

If you check out the plys on the GoKit they look like they're made of various woods.. it's not an all maple construction. Not saying that's a bad thing... it's just different.

You can blame Bonham for the maple craze... ;)

[the gayge]

I have a 6x10 tom from The Modern Drum Shop and a homemade 5 and 1/2x12. I really like the tone behind the initial stroke of each drum but there is virtually no sustain especially compared the rest of the drums I'm using.
Short stack toms are very convenient as far as positioning goes, but I don't think I'll be using them for very long.

[pasta]

Interesting what this guy did:


http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1594311&highlight=gretsch+taye+gokit+toms

[Just Drums]

If you check out the plys on the GoKit they look like they're made of various woods.. it's not an all maple construction. Not saying that's a bad thing... it's just different.

You can blame Bonham for the maple craze... ;)


The GoKits and the SM 12x6 GoRack tom are different shells. The SM 12x6 SM GoRack tom is infact ALL maple. The standard GoRack kits are a birch-basswood combo.

[crazyhorse]

The GoKits and the SM 12x6 GoRack tom are different shells. The SM 12x6 SM GoRack tom is infact ALL maple. The standard GoRack kits are a birch-basswood combo.

Ah.. yes that's different. He said GoKit and thus my confusion lol

[Just Drums]

You know, the more I do this (business), the more I realize it's not so much about the type of wood that gives a great sound - it's more about the quality of the shells. Sure - maple is great, but I've heard some fantastic sounding birch, basswood, and even poplar kits! I've got a used Pearl Export kit in the lesson room that's made of poplar and it sounds great. As long as the shells have perfect bearing edges and the shells themselves are built well (dense, no ply seperation) then the drum can sound good no matter what type of wood it is.

[Drummertist]

Thanks for all the great feedback!

I will probably go with the 12x9 rack since I'll have plenty of room to set it low with a 20 inch bass.

Why does taye only have a 12x9 and not a 12x8? They should offer both.

[Mediocrefunkybeat]

You know, the more I do this (business), the more I realize it's not so much about the type of wood that gives a great sound - it's more about the quality of the shells. Sure - maple is great, but I've heard some fantastic sounding birch, basswood, and even poplar kits! I've got a used Pearl Export kit in the lesson room that's made of poplar and it sounds great. As long as the shells have perfect bearing edges and the shells themselves are built well (dense, no ply seperation) then the drum can sound good no matter what type of wood it is.

Well said; that's what I've been advocating for a long time on these forums. You're exactly right.