General Tuning

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1. Clean off the bearing edges and the counter hoop before installation. Remove any lint or debris from inside the shell.

2. Listen to the head through all steps in the tuning process. Strive for a clear, focussed sound by keeping all lugs in tune at all times.

3. Develop your "key technique" by monitoring the amount you turn each lug and how it affects pitch. Developing a good "feel" for tuning will help the process.

4. Always use the Opposite Lug tuning Sequence (OLS).

High Performance Quick Tips

The Hoop-Laws - Different counter hoops will affect the drum sound and feel of the drum in different ways. Change the sound of your drum by changing hoops.
Die Cast - Reduces overtones and resonance, resulting in enhanced attack and a dryer, more focused sound.
Flanged - Increases overtones and resonance, producing a more open and frequency rich tone.