Sparedrum SPT-UN-12-6-BR Tom Suspension 12" 6 Tension Rods Gold Universal Plate

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

Rims-type suspension systems have established themselves as a reference solution to free the natural vibration of toms by limiting direct contact between the shell and the hardware. This model adopts a practical approach with a universal plate, designed to facilitate integration on many kits while maintaining the spirit of performance-oriented suspensions: stability, isolation, and clean mounting.

Who This Drum/Support Is For

This suspension for a 12-inch tom is aimed at beginner, intermediate, and advanced drummers who want to improve their tom's resonance without changing the shell or hoops. It is suitable for rehearsal, studio, or stage use, especially for styles where a more open and breathing tom is desired: rock, pop, funk, fusion, gospel, modern jazz, or contemporary music.

Features and Innovations

The uniqueness of this suspension lies in its 4 suspension points equipped with isolation rubber. Compared to a suspension that only uses 2 tension rods, the pressure is better distributed, contributing to a more balanced mounting feel and better-controlled stress on the tension rods. The universal plate (129 x 85 mm) targets wide compatibility with most mounting shells, with the possibility, depending on the shell model, to add a blocking plate or additional washers for optimal adjustment.

Sound Characteristics

A well-isolated suspension directly affects the tom's sound behavior: by reducing rigid contact points with the hardware, it helps the shell and heads vibrate more freely. Expected result: a more "open" tom, often with longer sustain, more natural projection, and a more consistent response-particularly useful when tuning is precise or when using single-ply heads.

The isolation rubber at the contact points also helps limit unwanted noise and certain transmissions of undesirable vibrations. The exact gain will depend on the shell, heads, tuning, and configuration (suspended toms, positions, tension), but the goal remains the same: to preserve the tom's musicality by avoiding mechanical damping.

Technical specifications

Type	Rims suspension for tom	Suspension points	4 points with isolation rubber
Tom diameter	12 inches	Pressure distribution	more even than a suspension using only 2 tension rods
Configuration	6 tension rods	Material	steel
Plate dimensions	129 x 85 mm	Finish	gold (brass plating)