Gibraltar SC-GPHP-4C - PORT HOLE PROTECTOR 4" - CHROME
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Gibraltar
https://www.gibraltarhardware.com
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GEWA music GmbH
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
Gibraltar is a key reference in drum hardware and accessories. These protector rings follow a simple and effective logic: to reinforce a drilled drumhead while maintaining a clean look and providing a practical solution for both stage and studio.
Who This Drum/Instrument Is For
This kit is intended for any drummer, from beginner to expert, who uses a ported bass drum for live performance, recording, or rehearsals. Ideal for rock, metal, funk, pop, or gospel whenever microphone capture and control of bass drum sound become priorities.
Features and Innovations
The two-piece rings clip on either side of the drumhead to reinforce the cut area and stabilize the port's perimeter. The optional cutter allows for quick, precise cutting of a clean hole in either 4-inch or 6-inch size, without guesswork.
Sound
The bass drum port promotes a clearer attack and more direct response, while making internal mic placement easier. Gibraltar rings do not alter the drumhead: they secure the cut and contribute to a clean port, ensuring consistency in sound capture.
Technical specifications
| Type | ported hole protectors for bass drum heads |
| Construction | 2-piece, mounted on each side of the drumhead |
| Function | protection and reinforcement of the cut hole |
| Sizes | 4 inches and 6 inches |
| Finishes | white, black, chrome |
| Cutting sizes | 4 inches or 6 inches |
| Use | facilitates making a clean and regular port hole |
Questions frequently asked
Does the Gibraltar SC-GPHP-4C fit a 4-inch port hole?
This model is designed for a 4-inch port hole on a bass drumhead.
How is a Gibraltar port protection ring mounted?
The two-piece construction is placed on each side of the drumhead. The pieces snap together to reinforce the edge of the cutout and to secure the hole.
Can this ring be used to install a mic in the bass drum?
A 4-inch port facilitates the placement of an internal microphone. The port also provides a clearer attack and a more direct response from the bass drum.
What is the finish of this 4-inch port ring?
The chrome finish applies to the SC-GPHP-4C model.
Is a cutter necessary to cut the bass drumhead?
An optional cutter can be used to make a clean cut for the 4-inch or 6-inch size. The ring then protects the cut area.
