Tama 22 Inch Kick Drum Plastic Cover Replacement

Introduction

In these instructions one will learn how to remove and replace the plastic screen for a kick drum.

In the demonstration below, the side being replaced is the one that has a microphone port, but these instructions are useful for either side of the kick drum. In this model, the bass drum is a Tama and has a diameter of 22 inches (the port hole cover is also 22 inches).

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Étape 1 Plastic Cover

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Remove any attachments of the kick drum.
This includes symbols, toms, and kick pedal.
Leave the leg supports of the kick drum attached.

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Étape 2

Turn the kick drum over so the broken plastic screen is facing up.
It may be beneficial to have some cushion between the floor and the drum to avoid any scratches on either object.

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Étape 3

Use a drum key tuner to loosen the bolt by rotating counterclockwise.
It is not necessary to completely take the bolt out from the rim.

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Étape 4

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Repeat step 3 for all bolts that surround the rim.
Detach the bolts from the body of the drum; however, leave them attached and hanging loosely to the rim.
Rotate the rim to be sure that all bolts are free.

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Étape 5

With both hands, remove the rim that still has the bolts attached and place aside for further use.

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Étape 6

Remove the plastic microphone port from the drum.
This can be thrown away in the recycle bin.
Older models of a port screen tend to have a thinner screen without protection. Carelessness in handling may result in a severe cut.

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Étape 7

Place the new plastic cover port on top of the drum so it sits perfectly on it.
Depending which microphone port is being placed, adjust the cover so that words will be properly read when the drum is placed upright.
Press down on the edges of the drum cover so it is snuggled into the drum.
Take into consideration the position of the hole when the drum is placed upright.

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Étape 8

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Place the rim used in Step 5 back onto the drum.
Align the bolts so each bolt has an input that is attached to the center of the drum.

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Étape 9

Finger tighten the bolts in a clockwise motion. Do this to all of the remaining bolts that are loose.
Evenly tighten the bolts with the same amount of pressure.
For an easier experience, tighten the bolts underneath the rim rather than above the rim. See the red box location in the pictures for clarification.

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Étape 10

Use the drum key to tighten the bolts in a clockwise manner.
Turn the drum key one full turn (360 degrees) and move to the next bolt so that the same pressure is evenly applied to each key.
Turning the bolts too many times may result in severe damage on the drum and its plastic cover.