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Tom-tom

This instrument is part of a drum kit set. It is a tom-tom drum with black lacquered shell and chrome-plated hardware. It has 12-inch synthetic heads (Premier Everplay) and a rod-tensioning system with metal counterhoops and double-sided wall lugs (6 rods). The shell has a lug bracket to allow the drum to be mounted on the kit rod stand.

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  • Inscriptions:Premier iconic P badge on vent hole: 17415 (stamped) PREMIER / MADE IN ENGLAND|Stamped on chrome mount: 392-30|Logo on batter head: Premier / Everplay
  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:211.212.11 Individual double-skin cylindrical drums, one skin used for playing
  • Repository:National Museum of the Royal Navy
  • Measurements:Diameter: 315mm; Height: 225mm