Just got my first vintage Slingerland kit and I'm already having reservations about the Set O Matic double tom mount. I have 13 and 14 rack toms over a 22 bass drum, and I'm worried this thing will not hold them well. Not to mention, it has barely any adjustment capabilities. Isn't there anything that can be retro fitted (without drilling), so that I would have a separate vertical post for each tom (like Pearl uses)? If not, do I have any other options?...even a Ludwig modular mount would work better if the diamond plate has the same hole spacing.
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Posted on 13 years ago
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The Super Set-O-Matic that came out in 1976 was, and still is, a very good drop in replacement for drummers who are dissatisfied with the older dual mount. Picture below.
No matter how far you push the envelope, it is still stationery.
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I agree that the old Set-O-Matic left lots to be desired in terms of maneuverability. I'm using a Super S-O-M and it's rock solid. Just make sure that some of the post can remain in the bass drum. Any mounting system is less stable when it's extended to the max.
I've seen them out there for as low as $40, but there's currently a stand-mounted unit on eBay that was at $255 the last time I looked. What's up with that?!
9x Slingerland New Rock 50N 12-13-16-22 with 170 (Super S-O-M) holder
• 1979 Oak
• 1978 Blakrome + 6.5x14 TDR SD
• 1977 Black Diamond Pearl + 5x14 SD (gold badge, Rapid strainer)
• 1976 Black Cordova
• 1975 Silver Sparkle + 5x14 SD (Rapid strainer)
• 1974 Chrome + 5x14 COB TDR and 6.5x14 COW Zoomatic SDs
• 1973 Purple Sparkle
• 1973 Phantom (clear)
• 1971 Walnut (gold badges) + 5x14 TDR SD
1x Rogers Powertone Londoner V 12-13-16-22
• 1972 Butcher Block + 1979 big R Dynasonic SD
• 1979 Oak
• 1978 Blakrome + 6.5x14 TDR SD
• 1977 Black Diamond Pearl + 5x14 SD (gold badge, Rapid strainer)
• 1976 Black Cordova
• 1975 Silver Sparkle + 5x14 SD (Rapid strainer)
• 1974 Chrome + 5x14 COB TDR and 6.5x14 COW Zoomatic SDs
• 1973 Purple Sparkle
• 1973 Phantom (clear)
• 1971 Walnut (gold badges) + 5x14 TDR SD
1x Rogers Powertone Londoner V 12-13-16-22
• 1972 Butcher Block + 1979 big R Dynasonic SD
Posted on 13 years ago
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You won't have to worry about it holding.. I also have a 13 & 14 hanging of a 24 bd. I have had the kit since 1977 & have just purchased a new Post & Bd mount off ebay that both look brand new. The kit has done a lot of work & the setomatic is still 100% functional but looks pretty bad. I agree it has very limited adjustment.. My kit had the later "super" version when I bought it But I could not get the toms close enough together.. so after a week took it back for a swap to the standard setomatic post..
Cheers
'77 Slingerland 51N,Super Rock 24,18,14,13.. COW 8,10 Concert toms
'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
Zildjian, Sabian , UFIP & Paiste mix.
'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
Zildjian, Sabian , UFIP & Paiste mix.
Posted on 13 years ago
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