EricT43
Senior Member
I need help with my DW 16" floor tom (14"x16"). I have never been able to get a sound that I am happy with from this tom. I can get lots of attack, and some low-frequency rumble, but it has always lacked the tone and in-the-chest feel that I can get from my 14" floor tom, for example (12"x14"). In fact, if I tune my 16" up to the range of the 14", I can tune them both the same with the TuneBot, and the 14" still sounds deeper and better.
I think what I am after is more low-mid range resonance, but I don't know how (or if) I can get it. I've used lots of different heads - at the moment I have a clear EC2 on top and clear G1 on the bottom, and that's the best combination I've found so far for the 16", but the drum still lacks impact. For those of you who tune to pitch, I've got it tuned to a C2 fundamental, with a minor third interval between top and bottom (104/123 Hz approx). Any advice for how I can get a deep, low tuning that has some tone and punch?
I think what I am after is more low-mid range resonance, but I don't know how (or if) I can get it. I've used lots of different heads - at the moment I have a clear EC2 on top and clear G1 on the bottom, and that's the best combination I've found so far for the 16", but the drum still lacks impact. For those of you who tune to pitch, I've got it tuned to a C2 fundamental, with a minor third interval between top and bottom (104/123 Hz approx). Any advice for how I can get a deep, low tuning that has some tone and punch?