Re: Tom tuning?
Originally Posted by
Pearl MCX Man
HI IrishDrummer I will try to help you as much as I can. Slacken off your lugs till they are realy loose and then finger tight. Once this is done I would give 1/4 turn of the key and tap all around the edges of the lugs till they sound all the same and this would be the lowest pitch or tone of your tom. If you are not happy then continue in 1/8 increments till you find that sound that you are looking for. This works for me very nicely and my toms just scream and sound open. I give the reso head an extra 1/3 tighter than the batter. Good luck and hope you find your sound.
+ 1
Good advice
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