DW 7771 Bass Drum Rail Tom Mount
The DW 7771 is a tom mount that attaches to the bass drum so you can hang a tom from it. It does not support the drum: it screws onto it, in the form of a rail, and replaces the massive centre block of the usual setup.
What sets it apart
- Rail mount to add to an existing bass drum
- Standard configuration, for one tom
- Chrome finish, retro-inspired design
- Designed to put as little stress as possible on the shell
- Retrofit installation, without rebuilding the kit
- Avoids large holes in the top of the bass drum
What a rail does that a block does not
The usual way to mount a tom on a bass drum is a centre block: a massive part bolted to the middle of the shell that takes a vertical post. That block requires a large hole and puts significant mass at the most active point of the top of the drum.
A rail spreads things differently: it runs along the surface of the shell instead of concentrating the mount at one central point. DW says the design is meant to put as little stress as possible on the bass drum and to affect its sound as little as possible.
The argument that speaks to owners of fine drums
The manufacturer puts it plainly: no more big holes in the top of the shell. For a drummer who owns a vintage bass drum, a limited-edition shell or an instrument they plan to resell one day, that is the main argument.
A hole cannot be repaired. Any mounting solution that reduces the size and number of openings protects the value of the instrument for good, well beyond the question of sound.
A retrofit, not a rebuild
This mount is added to a bass drum already in service. There is no need to change kits or rethink all the hardware: you install the rail, hang the tom arm on it, and the rest of the setup stays as it is.
It is also for drummers restoring a vintage kit that has lost its original mount, who want a part that looks right rather than a modern block that looks out of place.
Specifications
| Part type | Bass drum rail mount |
|---|---|
| Number of toms | One, standard configuration |
| Finish | Chrome |
| Style | Retro |
| Installation | Retrofit on an existing shell |
| Series | 7000 |
What it is for
- A tom mounted on a bass drum without a centre block
- A vintage bass drum restored with a period-style part
- A kit whose top shell surface you want to preserve
- A valuable instrument you refuse to drill large holes in
- A compact setup where no floor stand is wanted
Compare with other manufacturers
There are several ways to hang a tom from a bass drum. The main ones:
| Manufacturer | Comparable solution | What changes |
|---|---|---|
| Tama | MTH900BS single tom holder | Holder with a 25.4 mm base tube, attached to the shell with a block |
| Tama | MTH800 double tom holder | 10.5 mm ball-joint arms, made for two drums on a single block |
| Tama | MTH600 tom holder with Omni-Ball | Angle set with a single bolt, classic central mounting |
Frequently asked questions
- Does this part support the bass drum?
- No, and it is a common mix-up. It attaches to the shell itself so you can hang a tom from it: it is a mount, not a stand.
- How many toms can it hold?
- It comes in a standard configuration, for one tom.
- Can I install it on a bass drum already in use?
- Yes, it is designed to be installed as a retrofit, without redoing the rest of the kit.
- Why choose a rail over a centre block?
- To limit stress on the shell and any effect on its sound, and to avoid large holes in the top of the drum.
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