Sparedrum SPT-UN-13-6-BK BLACK 13" 6 HOLES RIMS TOM SUSPENSION UNIVERSAL PLATE

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

Rims-type suspension systems have established themselves as a reference solution to allow the tom to vibrate more freely than traditional mounting directly on the shell. This version with a universal plate aims for versatility: it optimizes the mounting of a 13-inch tom with 6 lugs without requiring a unique mounting shell model, making it a practical choice for replacement or upgrade on many kits.

Who This Drum/Support Is For

This suspension is intended for beginner, intermediate, and advanced drummers who want to improve their tom's response without modifying the shell. It is suitable for rock, pop, funk contexts as well as more open music styles (jazz, fusion), whenever a more singing tom is desired, with better preserved sustain and a more natural playing feel, especially at low to medium volume.

Features and Innovations

The key strength of this model is its 4-point suspension design: the stress is better distributed across all lugs compared to 2-point suspensions, helping to maintain more stable tuning and more even vibration of the hoop and shell. The inclusion of isolation rubber at contact points limits vibration transmission to the hardware, resulting in a cleaner and more controlled mounting. The universal plate is designed to be compatible with most mounting shells, while allowing fine adjustment with a locking plate or additional washers depending on the shell model.

Sound Characteristics

On an acoustic tom, a Rims-type suspension's main goal is to free the shell so it resonates more. The result: a tom that is often more open, with greater sustain and a clearer "note" feel (more audible fundamental), especially when playing with single-ply heads or medium to high tunings.

The benefit of rubber isolation and 4-point distribution is to reduce stress points. This generally produces a more natural attack, fewer unwanted vibrations transmitted to the mount, and a more coherent sound, particularly appreciated in studio and live settings when seeking controlled projection without muffling the tom through the mounting.

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