The USA Customs are customizable with several different hardware options. Looks like Maxwell ordered that one.
This is the kit I thought you were initially looking at in the other thread.
Beauty. But probably not super rare by modern Gretsch standards ...... since they started offering the vintage build option. Both the tom mount and the re-designed floor tom leg mounts are light years better than the original's of yesteryear.View attachment 89918
I just scored this baby, I was curious about that Tom Tom, it's factory mounted/drilled instead of having a brace/ bracket. Ive never seen that on a modern gretsch, how rare is that?
Beauty. But probably not super rare by modern Gretsch standards ...... since they started offering the vintage build option. Both the tom mount and the re-designed floor tom leg mounts are light years better than the original's of yesteryear.
I ordered my USA Custom set last year with the direct-to-shell mount. It was the decision I agonized over the most out of all the choices I had to make. Speaking only for myself, it was a great decision and I couldn't be happier.
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I took the mount off of my 8 inch Renown tom for research and this is an easy fix. A bit longer screws on the inner plate , 2 holes drilled and this is done. I will think about it. I have the skills.
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That is the Yamaha Crosstown ultra-lightweight hardware. I bought the hardware pack they offer last year. One of the best investments I've made. If you're tired of lugging around heavy hardware, I strongly suggest you check into it.which cymbal stands are those in your picture, they look interesting.
which cymbal stands are those in your picture, they look interesting.
Couldn't you make the same argument against mounted bass drums?I don't understand the direct to shell mounts. They for sure choke the drums response. I rejoiced when suspension mounts for toms were developed. I don't understand the whole going backwards thing. What are the upsides with shell mounts again? Fits in the case better? Not good enough for me. I'm done playing them at that point. Shell mounted brackets choke the drum's sustain, period. I'll pass there. Suspension mounts are a must for me.
So for the direct to shell mounting guys, I am assuming you remove any air suspension feet, so the floor toms can sound more choked too. Is that right? Or do they stay on? If they stay on, why do the floor toms get to resonate naturally but the rack toms don't? If anything the rack toms should get the ISO mounts and the floor toms shouldn't. The rack toms need them more. Sorry but this pisses me off lol. I want all the toms suspension mounted, even if they are on someone else's set ha ha.
Larry your yellow Gretsch drums continue to knock me out. It could be my very favorite set here.
All my stupid opinion...To me a bass drum doesn't have tone like I want my toms to have. It's more of a hit to the gut, a subsonic punch. Where toms are more in your face with definite discernible notes. The snare...I don't want it to sustain like a tom, so ISO mounts for snare and bass drums are unnecessary. I don't need a certain note from my snare or BD. They give me the kick and splat sound. They aren't used like a tom is used, and I don't treat them like toms because they aren't toms. Toms get more special treatment (read ISO mounts and more meticulous tuning) to make the long sustaining pure tone I like.Couldn't you make the same argument against mounted bass drums?
Floor toms have direct mount legs. Three of them. The rack toms would have but one. Seems the floor toms would be inherently dead but they are not. The reason for the rubber gaskets between the shell mount and the shell.I don't understand the direct to shell mounts. They for sure choke the drums response. I rejoiced when suspension mounts for toms were developed. I don't understand the whole going backwards thing. What are the upsides with shell mounts again? Fits in the case better? Not good enough for me. I'm done playing them at that point. Shell mounted brackets choke the drum's sustain, period. I'll pass there. Suspension mounts are a must for me.
So for the direct to shell mounting guys, I am assuming you remove any air suspension feet, so the floor toms can sound more choked too. Is that right? Or do they stay on? If they stay on, why do the floor toms get to resonate naturally but the rack toms don't? If anything the rack toms should get the ISO mounts and the floor toms shouldn't. The rack toms need them more. Sorry but this pisses me off lol. I want all the toms suspension mounted, even if they are on someone else's set ha ha.
Larry your yellow Gretsch drums continue to knock me out. It could be my very favorite set here.