is it worth it?

[bojangleman]

would it be worth upgrading my Tour Customs from triple flang hoops to die cast?...
i love the look, but will affect the sound? the appearance yes...ha...but is it worth $160?

thanks!

Alex

[rendezvous_drummer]

Die cast hoops will affect the sound in which toms will sound 'fuller'...that's the only word I can think of right now to describe it...i'm drunk

[Les Ismore]

would it be worth upgrading my Tour Customs from triple flang hoops to die cast?...
i love the look, but will affect the sound? the appearance yes...ha...but is it worth $160?

thanks!

Alex


I would get S-Hoops, protect the bearing edges and they're stronger than die cast. Coat the stock-stamped hoops with mineral oil and stash'em, replace if/when you dump the Tours.

You'll always have the S-Hoops, a great investment and a great way to protect an investment.

[Old Doc Yak]

Les, is S-hoop still in business? I know their founder, whose name I forget, died suddenly last year. I've been thinking about getting some for my kit but the web site is gone. Any info? Thanks.

[bojangleman]

www.drummaker.com sells them...to retro-fit my kit it would be about $133.

Alex