wahooworld
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Myth: A virgin bass drum sounds noticeable different than a bass drum that has a tom mount installed.
I have (3) 24" Gretsch Brooklyn virgin bass drum kits, also have a Gretsch Renown double bass drum kit with tom mounts installed and have tuned them and dampened them every which way and use the best and latest Evans , Remo, Aquarius drum heads and no noticeable sound difference whatsoever whether being recorded or just by ear. It is a myth and a hoax to justify a higher price for the 'virgin' bass as opposed to the bass that has a mount installed, or purely for cosmetic and appearance preferences.
I find the hardware mounts in the bass drums very useful and provide for a more efficient setup and reach accessibility that far outweigh any cosmetic visual preference. I believe that is why the majority of great 60's, 70's, rock drummers used them with no noticeable effect to the music.
I have (3) 24" Gretsch Brooklyn virgin bass drum kits, also have a Gretsch Renown double bass drum kit with tom mounts installed and have tuned them and dampened them every which way and use the best and latest Evans , Remo, Aquarius drum heads and no noticeable sound difference whatsoever whether being recorded or just by ear. It is a myth and a hoax to justify a higher price for the 'virgin' bass as opposed to the bass that has a mount installed, or purely for cosmetic and appearance preferences.
I find the hardware mounts in the bass drums very useful and provide for a more efficient setup and reach accessibility that far outweigh any cosmetic visual preference. I believe that is why the majority of great 60's, 70's, rock drummers used them with no noticeable effect to the music.
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