djarrett Posted May 14, 2001 Share Posted May 14, 2001 Today, drummers are not limited to the chose of steel hoops as in the past. Today, there are 2.3 mm steel "super hoops", or you may desire die-cast rims. Then, there is the new popular wood hoops for your toms and snare. What do you use and why? DJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanw Posted May 14, 2001 Share Posted May 14, 2001 My main snare is a 14 x 6 Ayotte Drum Smith that came with steel hoops. I put a set of Yamaha Vintage Maple Hoops on it and the difference was remarkable. Rimshot and cross sticking sounds are awesome. The overall sound is warmer but it has a great crack to it when called for and is well suited to many styles of music. It seems to be easier to tune and they also look great. Other drummers that sat in with my band have threatened to steal it! I have not tried wood hoop toms and wonder if the difference would be as dramatic. I'm new to this forum. It's great. I'm really enjoying it! Alan www.4hiddenagenda.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djarrett Posted May 14, 2001 Author Share Posted May 14, 2001 Hey, Alan: Thanks for the praise! and the comments. Drum on! DJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrummerCafe Posted May 14, 2001 Share Posted May 14, 2001 I think each rim style has something to offer. I believe that drums which incorporate the standard steel rims are the easiest to tune. The wood and diecast rims take a little more time at first, but once you work with them, it's not bad at all. I've noticed that when I turn one tension rod, it greatly affects the other points along the drumhead, not just where I'm adjusting. This is true with timpani as well. Diecast is much stronger and doesn't "give" like the steel rims. The one drag about diecast rims is if you bend them, there's no fixing them; but they are hard to bend. Steel rims bend easily, but are more pliable. ------------------ Bart Elliott http://bartelliott.com Drummer Cafe - community drum & percussion forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djarrett Posted May 21, 2001 Author Share Posted May 21, 2001 Any one else got a preference? DJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix stein Posted May 21, 2001 Share Posted May 21, 2001 Not really, just as long as the shells have "RIMS" style mounts...to me, that really opens up a drum. felix's band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djarrett Posted July 2, 2001 Author Share Posted July 2, 2001 Anyone use the wood hoops on your toms or snare? DJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1642605905 Posted July 3, 2001 Share Posted July 3, 2001 I am fond of my TAMA Accutune kick drum hoop.Very consistent tuning.No claw hooks.And they kinda cute. ian* ian* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix stein Posted July 3, 2001 Share Posted July 3, 2001 I have to admit, I have always been fond of the Anton Fig Snare from Yamaha. I have been close to buying one on several occasions felix's band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djarrett Posted May 5, 2002 Author Share Posted May 5, 2002 Just put wooden hoops on my snare. WOW! Killer sound. Rich, warm and great crack. DJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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