While we don't currently have any retailers in Japan, we do ship worldwide!

And better than ever!

Yes! We offer the option of the INDe BR2 mount on toms 8-13" in diameter within the Artistry Series.

Which sizes would you go with?

@ that’s tough, I have TAMA set with rock sizes so I might go smaller for jazz fusion/hip hop. 12”RT, 14”FT, 20” kick.

Excellent choices! Let us know when we can get started on a kit for you!

We sure do! Email us for details: sales @ welchtuningsystems . com (no spaces)

You are correct, though the net result of removing hardware from the shell as he described is spot on. The removal of up to 90% of the hardware mass and holes from the shell of a drum via WTS results in a more dynamic and resonant drum.

@@WelchTuningSystemsInc certainly agree there! Not devaluing that at all, just wanted to make that distinction so people are not misinformed on the explanation :)

Agreed! Easier to tune and much more durable.

Thanks! We've been shipping to the UK for quite some time now and also have Drumazon UK as an official WTS dealer.

We've yet to meet a drummer who wasn't inspired by what our system offers when they experience it firsthand. It's not even so much about tuning skill but simply the ability to do what couldn't be done before, allowing for even greater expression.

The Reso 7 is a great option! Of course, if you're using a thicker batter head, you'll want to go with a thicker reso to provide a similar sort of tonal response.

Yes! We offer a 12x9" | 16x14" | 22x14" shell pack in addition to our 12x8" | 14x12" | 20x14" shell pack.

@@WelchTuningSystemsInc Thank you!!

Have you had a chance to try our system in person? We respectfully disagree with you regarding assessment of tonal loss. Drums with our system are capable of pure tonal response as well as a multitude of customizations through drumhead and muffling choices while being the most intuitive and efficient tuning system available. Over the years of development we experimented and iterated until we reached our final design for a practical solution that minimizes hardware on the shell.

For sure! Though most recording sessions (depending on style/context of course) utilize a combination of close and distant microphones. The key here is that changing the tuning is quick and easy regardless of how you choose to mic them up- drums with our system don't require any special treatment with recording.

You want mics to be close to be able to isolate specific instruments. And with a stronger signal also comes lower signal-to-noise ration.

Totally understandable! Throw some headphones on and you can hear the subtle changes in pitch throughout.

@@WelchTuningSystemsInc they're far from subtle, lol

Agreed- but not everyone hears those changes quite so clearly.

Since this company started producing it.

The best way to get a merchant to carry our drums is by expressing an interest to the merchant. Customer demand drives their decision making so if you and your drummer friends communicate your wishes to your preferred shop, they’re more likely to take an interest in stocking our drums.

@@WelchTuningSystemsInc yeah I’ve done it heaps but they don’t seem to bother. Musicworks and/or Rock Shop if you know anyone with sway.

Hey there! Not to worry- while we aren’t stocking the add-on drums in the sparkle finishes you can certainly place a special order! Email us at [email protected] for details.

You're definitely.going to want to have a cable cutter available for maintenance. If the end of the cable is frayed, all you need to do is clip a bit off of the end for a clean end point. Enjoy your new drums!

This was several years ago and part of a video produced by Sounds Like a Drum but I believe it's an Evans G1 coated batter and G1 clear reso.

That's the MusicNomad GRIP Drill Bit String Peg Winder, available through a variety of music retailers. There are lots of other alternatives on the market as well. Check your preferred music store for availability.

@@WelchTuningSystemsInc thanks for taking the time to reply!

While our system isn't meant as a retrofit for fully finished drums (though you could theoretically plug all of the holes left after the removal of lugs, etc.) manufacturers can purchase hardware directly from us for use with their builds. All they need to do is contact us directly.

Tension applied to both batter and reso hoops is balanced, though that doesn't necessarily mean that batter and reso will resonate at the same pitch or frequency. That depends on the mass of the heads.

@@WelchTuningSystemsInc So that means I can still achieve my preferred tension on both heads? Even on the snare?

Is your concern the tensions of the heads or the pitches / interval between heads? Tension is balanced between the two so that you don't have to worry about adjusting them independently and trying to make them work together. Both heads vibrate in sympathy. You can affect pitch independently through drumhead choice but we recommend taking a step back and focusing on the sound of the drum in performance rather than getting lost in the minutia that we're so used to with traditional tuning.