Apperance of Sound Focus rings....what do they look like?

TonySz · Tadpole Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 29

What I'd like to know is HOW does one tell if he has sound focus rings on a drum? I called Tama and was told by tech support that the shell is thicker at the ends of the drum. Does that mean the shell is tapered/graduated at the ends or is there a seperate strip of wood mounted on top of the inner shell???? Per the tech "it's just thicker." (edit) OK, I looked at the inner shell and don't actually see anything that would lead me to believe I have a thicker shell right before the bearing edges. Does anyone have a definitive answer on this? Is there -any- identifying marks, etc., that would inform me that I have SF rings? TIA

bilkay · Not So Newbie Joined: 06 Mar 2004 Posts: 5

There's the shell, then at the top and bottom are wooden rings inside the shell that are very clearly defined. There's no tapering. If they're there, you'll see them.
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bilkay · Not So Newbie Joined: 06 Mar 2004 Posts: 5

There's the shell, then at the top and bottom are wooden rings inside the shell that are very clearly defined. There's no tapering. If they're there, you'll see them.
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Tama Starclassic Exotix I (Chestnut) custom kit
Paiste, Zildjian and Ufip cymbals
Tama, Yamaha and Rogers snare drums
Tama and DW hardware
Evans drumheads
Promark sticks

TonySz · Tadpole Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 29

Thanks. I should know better than to ask a company's own tech-support people about thier own products! Wink

Indeed, it appears I do not have the rings. Thanks again.
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