Tuning Challenge: Can You Tune Your 16" to a low C?

[wellmixed]

Can you tune your 16" to a low C?

If so, what head are you using?

[TxDrummer]

For miked kits, tune the batter (use a 2-ply) to where it makes a real tone (well above flappy) and then tune the reso as low as it will go without wrinkles. That cuts some of the sustain. An old trick is to use a 2-ply reso if sustain is a problem.

If an Emperor or G2 batter still has too much overtones for your taste, try a clear EC2 or even a pinstripe. There's no law against using different heads on different toms if that gives you the sound you like.
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[wellmixed]

For miked kits, tune the batter (use a 2-ply) to where it makes a real tone (well above flappy) and then tune the reso as low as it will go without wrinkles. That cuts some of the sustain. An old trick is to use a 2-ply reso if sustain is a problem.

If an Emperor or G2 batter still has too much overtones for your taste, try a clear EC2 or even a pinstripe. There's no law against using different heads on different toms if that gives you the sound you like.
Was this question not answered in a earlier post?

No. It wasn't. You have failed to answer it also.

[xsabers]

No. It wasn't. You have failed to answer it also.

Wow...

[tah821]

wow...

+1

[wellmixed]

+1

OK Guys, Sorry.

I didn't mean to be curt. I'm simply frustrated when people clutter threads I start with posts that fail to answer the question being asked. So again, sorry. Let's all be nice to each other! But that said, let's keep drumchat useful by not posting too much unnecessarily.

[Sugar-and-spice]

No. It wasn't. You have failed to answer it also.

"Thanks man, I didn't know that. It's still not entirely clear to me as to what to do, but thank you for your time anyway"

Would have been nice.

*EDIT*
Ah, unlucky timing. It's clear TxDrummer was trying to help you though.
Anyway, no use being cross about it now.

[Nechre]

Yep. Emperor over Ambassador.

[TxDrummer]

OK Guys, Sorry.

I didn't mean to be curt. I'm simply frustrated when people clutter threads I start with posts that fail to answer the question being asked. So again, sorry. Let's all be nice to each other! But that said, let's keep drumchat useful by not posting too much unnecessarily.

Sorry wellmixed, that I didn't give you a definitive answer, I was trying to give you a choice to choose from. but the answer is Yes I have, by using the choices I mentioned earlier.

[dropdtune]

May not depend too much (or totally) on what head you use. The 'fundamental note' or sweet spot of your 16 drum shell may not reach there...i.e. go that low. Not the answer you're looking for (yikes) but maybe useful if you are frustrated and cannot achieve the tone you're searching for.

[atomcorr2]

16 inch tom doesnt give us much info to go on . how deep is the 16? what kind of wood?what make of drum? i would guess that a pinstripe batter and a ambo res. head could get as low as you need. i dont tune to a note so im not sure about the C ,but that combo will get real low. and if that wont get low enough , you might have to go with a 18.

[jazzkat]

hmmm if there was a dw 16" floor tom with a "C" stamp....?

[chafey]

OK Guys, Sorry.

I didn't mean to be curt. I'm simply frustrated when people clutter threads I start with posts that fail to answer the question being asked. So again, sorry. Let's all be nice to each other! But that said, let's keep drumchat useful by not posting too much unnecessarily.

arent you posting unnecessarily? 3 threads about a floor tom with a specific tuning? get your drum key, wallet, tuner and floor tom, and head on over to the nearest drum store and have at 'er! let us know if you find your unicorn.

[eddahenry]

yes i have in the past
Heads i used where mesh
than a DDrum trigger
than a cable to a DDrum 4
any note i wanted in the turn of a dial
Unfortunately the only way YOU will do it
is buy spending the dollars on trying different heads and finding out what works.
people here have giving you lots of head advice (and i must say with plenty of rude replies by yourself) But guess what
What works for them may not work for you ,,, a drum is a acoustic instrument with ALOT more variables than diameter and head choice when it comes to production tone and notes
on that matter i think it is impossible to tune a drum to exactly C with all the over and undertones as well as the drums tamber coming into effect.
Half the fun of drums is figuring out what works
Go out and do it ,,, Live a little instead of expecting a computer , google and a forum to answer all your questions
Hell you might even learn something

[atomcorr2]

yes i have in the past
heads i used where mesh
than a ddrum trigger
than a cable to a ddrum 4
any note i wanted in the turn of a dial
unfortunately the only way you will do it
is buy spending the dollars on trying different heads and finding out what works.
People here have giving you lots of head advice (and i must say with plenty of rude replies by yourself) but guess what
what works for them may not work for you ,,, a drum is a acoustic instrument with alot more variables than diameter and head choice when it comes to production tone and notes
on that matter i think it is impossible to tune a drum to exactly c with all the over and undertones as well as the drums tamber coming into effect.
Half the fun of drums is figuring out what works
go out and do it ,,, live a little instead of expecting a computer , google and a forum to answer all your questions
hell you might even learn something

+1

[Constinator25]

Aquarian performance II