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Pearl Concert Series Concert Tom Set - Midnight Black

10" x 10" and 12" x 10" Concert Tom Set with 6-ply 7.5mm Poplar/Kapur Shells, Triple-flanged Rims, Double-braced Stand, and Tom Mounts - Midnight Black Wrap
$824.00
Or $18.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
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Photo of DW Design Series Concert Tom 2-pack with Mount - 6/8 inch - Black Satin

DW Design Series Concert Tom 2-pack with Mount - 6/8 inch - Black Satin

6" and 8" Concert Toms with HVLT Maple Shells, Chrome Hardware, and DWSM992 Double Tom Mount - Black Satin
$439.00
Or $13.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Rated 4.8/5 Stars (6)
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Pearl Concert Series Toms - Midnight Black

13" x 11" and 14" x 12" Poplar/Kapur Concert Toms with 6-ply Shells, Triple-flanged Rims, Double-braced Stand, and Tom Mounts - Midnight Black Wrap
$850.00
Or $18.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Majestic Concert Tom 2-pack - 10/12 inch - Nightwood Black Vertical Grain

Majestic Concert Tom 2-pack - 10/12 inch - Nightwood Black Vertical Grain

10" x 10" and 10" x 12" Concert Toms with Birch/Maple Shells, Chrome Steel Hoops, Suspension Mounts, and Stand - Nightwood Black Vertical Grain
$429.99
Or $12.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
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Photo of DW Design Series Concert Tom 2-pack with Mount - 8/10 inch - Black Satin

DW Design Series Concert Tom 2-pack with Mount - 8/10 inch - Black Satin

8" and 10" Concert Toms with HVLT Maple Shells, Chrome Hardware, and DWSM992 Double Tom Mount - Black Satin
$469.00
Or $14.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Rated 4.7/5 Stars (7)
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Photo of Tama High-pitched Single-headed Concert Tom Set with Stands - Transparent Black Burst

Tama High-pitched Single-headed Concert Tom Set with Stands - Transparent Black Burst

6" x 6", 7" x 8", 8" x 10", and 9" x 12" Maple Concert Toms with 6-ply Shells, Triple-flanged Steel Hoops, and 2 Tom Stands - Transparent Black Burst
$949.99
Or $27.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Photo of Pearl Concert Series Toms - Midnight Black

Pearl Concert Series Toms - Midnight Black

15" x 14" and 16" x 14" Poplar/Kapur Toms with 6-ply Shells, Triple-flanged Rims, Double-braced Stand, and Tom Mounts - Midnight Black Wrap
$1,066.00
Or $23.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Tama Low-pitched Single-headed Concert Tom Set with Stands - Vintage Antique Maple

Tama Low-pitched Single-headed Concert Tom Set with Stands - Vintage Antique Maple

10" x 12", 11" x 13". 12" x 14", and 14" x 16" Maple Concert Toms with 6-ply Shells, Triple-flanged Steel Hoops, and 2 Tom Stands - Vintage Antique Maple
$1,149.99
Or $32.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
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Black Swamp Percussion Concert Toms - 15 inches and 16 inches, Concert Black

15" and 16" Maple Concert Toms with 5-ply Shells, 2.3mm Steel Hoops, and Double-braced Stand- Concert Black
$1,719.00
Or $287.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Photo of Tama Mid-pitched Single-headed Concert Tom Set with Stands - Transparent Black Burst

Tama Mid-pitched Single-headed Concert Tom Set with Stands - Transparent Black Burst

8" x 10", 9" x 12", 11" x 13", and 12" x 14" Maple Concert Toms with 6-ply Shells, Triple-flanged Steel Hoops, and 2 Tom Stands - Transparent Black Burst
$1,049.99
Or $30.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Photo of Ludwig Single-headed Concert Tom Set - 13 inches and 14 inches, Black Cortex

Ludwig Single-headed Concert Tom Set - 13 inches and 14 inches, Black Cortex

13" and 14" Maple Concert Toms with 7-ply Shells and Triple-flanged Hoops - Black Cortex
$789.95
Or $132.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Certified Open Box available for $699.99
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Black Swamp Percussion Concert Toms - 13 inches and 14 inches, Concert Black

13" and 14" Maple Concert Toms with 5-ply Shells, 2.3mm Steel Hoops, and Double-braced Stand - Concert Black
$1,445.00
Or $241.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Photo of Black Swamp Percussion Concert Tom 2-piece Set - Concert Black

Black Swamp Percussion Concert Tom 2-piece Set - Concert Black

10" and 12" Maple Concert Toms with 5-ply Shells - Concert Black
$1,385.00
Or $231.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Photo of Ludwig Single-headed Concert Tom Set - 13 inches and 14 inches, Satin Mahogany

Ludwig Single-headed Concert Tom Set - 13 inches and 14 inches, Satin Mahogany

13" and 14" Maple Concert Tom Set with Triple-flanged Hoops - Satin Mahogany
$1,174.99
Or $196.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Certified Open Box available for $1,004.99
Photo of Majestic Concert Tom 2-pack - 13/14 inch - Nightwood Black Vertical Grain

Majestic Concert Tom 2-pack - 13/14 inch - Nightwood Black Vertical Grain

13" and 14" Concert Toms with Birch/Maple Shells, Chrome Steel Hoops, Suspension Mounts, and Stand - Nightwood Black Vertical Grain
$450.95
Or $13.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
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Photo of Pearl Philharmonic Double-headed Concert Tom - 14 inches x 15 inches, Matte Walnut Stain

Pearl Philharmonic Double-headed Concert Tom - 14 inches x 15 inches, Matte Walnut Stain

14" x 15" Concert Tom with 6-ply Shell and 2.3mm Triple-flanged Hoops - Matte Walnut Stain
$880.99
Or $19.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Ludwig Single-headed Concert Tom Set - 6 inches and 8 inches, Satin Mahogany

Ludwig Single-headed Concert Tom Set - 6 inches and 8 inches, Satin Mahogany

6" and 8" Maple Concert Tom Set with Triple-flanged Hoops - Satin Mahogany
$1,077.99
Or $180.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
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Photo of Pearl Philharmonic Double-headed Concert Tom - 12 inches x 14 inches, Matte Walnut Stain

Pearl Philharmonic Double-headed Concert Tom - 12 inches x 14 inches, Matte Walnut Stain

12" x 14" Concert Tom with 6-ply Shell and 2.3mm Triple-flanged Hoops - Matte Walnut Stain
$770.95
Or $17.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Ludwig Single-headed Concert Tom Set - 10 inches and 12 inches, Satin Mahogany

Ludwig Single-headed Concert Tom Set - 10 inches and 12 inches, Satin Mahogany

10" and 12" Maple Concert Toms with 7-ply Shells and Triple-flanged Hoops - Satin Mahogany
$1,070.99
Or $179.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
In Stock
Photo of Pearl Philharmonic Double-headed Concert Tom - 10 inches x 12 inches, Matte Walnut Stain

Pearl Philharmonic Double-headed Concert Tom - 10 inches x 12 inches, Matte Walnut Stain

10" x 12" Concert Tom with 6-ply Shell and 2.3mm Triple-flanged Hoops - Matte Walnut Stain
$661.99
Or $14.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Tama High-pitched Double-headed Concert Tom Set with Stands - Transparent Black Burst

Tama High-pitched Double-headed Concert Tom Set with Stands - Transparent Black Burst

6" x 6", 7" x 8", 8" x 10", and 9" x 12" Maple Concert Toms with 6-ply Shells, Triple-flanged Steel Hoops, and 2 Tom Stands - Transparent Black Burst
$1,061.99
Or $30.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Photo of Tama Low-pitched Double-headed Concert Tom Set with Stands - Transparent Black Burst

Tama Low-pitched Double-headed Concert Tom Set with Stands - Transparent Black Burst

10" x 12", 11" x 13", 12" x 14", and 14" x 16" Maple Concert Toms with 6-ply Shells, Triple-flanged Steel Hoops, and 2 Tom Stands - Transparent Black Burst
$1,199.95
Or $34.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Photo of Tama High-pitched Single-headed Concert Tom Set with Stands - Vintage Antique Maple

Tama High-pitched Single-headed Concert Tom Set with Stands - Vintage Antique Maple

6" x 6", 7" x 8", 8" x 10", and 9" x 12" Maple Concert Toms with 6-ply Shells, Triple-flanged Steel Hoops, and 2 Tom Stands - Vintage Antique Maple
$949.99
Or $27.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Photo of Ludwig Single-headed Concert Tom Set - 10 inches and 12 inches, Black Cortex

Ludwig Single-headed Concert Tom Set - 10 inches and 12 inches, Black Cortex

10" and 12" Maple Concert Toms with 7-ply Shells and Triple-flanged Hoops - Black Cortex
$749.95
Or $125.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
In Stock
Photo of Ludwig Single-headed Concert Tom Set - 6 inches and 8 inches, Black Cortex

Ludwig Single-headed Concert Tom Set - 6 inches and 8 inches, Black Cortex

6" and 8" Maple Concert Tom Set with Triple-flanged Hoops - Black Cortex
$719.95
Or $120.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
In Stock
Photo of Majestic Concert Tom 2-pack - 6/8 inch - Nightwood Black Vertical Grain

Majestic Concert Tom 2-pack - 6/8 inch - Nightwood Black Vertical Grain

6"x8" and 8"x8" Concert Toms with Birch/Maple Shells, Chrome Steel Hoops, Suspension Mounts, and Stand - Nightwood Black Vertical Grain
$381.95
Or $64.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Photo of Majestic Concert Tom 2-pack - 15/16 inch - Nightwood Black Vertical Grain

Majestic Concert Tom 2-pack - 15/16 inch - Nightwood Black Vertical Grain

15" and 16" Concert Toms with Birch/Maple Shells, Chrome Steel Hoops, Suspension Mounts, and Stand - Nightwood Black Vertical Grain
$498.95
Or $14.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Photo of Yamaha 8000 Series Single Headed Concert Tom - 8 inches x 8 inches, Darkwood Stain

Yamaha 8000 Series Single Headed Concert Tom - 8 inches x 8 inches, Darkwood Stain

8" x 8" Concert Tom with 6-ply Birch Shell and Triple-flanged Hoop - Darkwood Stain
$268.99
Or $45.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Photo of Ludwig Single-headed Concert Tom Set - 13 inches and 14 inches, Black Cortex
Open Box Savings! Save $89.96

Ludwig Single-headed Concert Tom Set - 13 inches and 14 inches, Black Cortex Certified Open Box

13" and 14" Maple Concert Toms with 7-ply Shells and Triple-flanged Hoops - Black Cortex
$699.99
Or $117.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
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Photo of Ludwig Single-headed Concert Tom Set - 13 inches and 14 inches, Satin Mahogany
Open Box Savings! Save $170.00

Ludwig Single-headed Concert Tom Set - 13 inches and 14 inches, Satin Mahogany Certified Open Box

13" and 14" Maple Concert Tom Set with Triple-flanged Hoops - Satin Mahogany
$1,004.99
Or $168.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
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Photo of Tama High-pitched Double-headed Concert Tom Set with Stands - Vintage Antique Maple

Tama High-pitched Double-headed Concert Tom Set with Stands - Vintage Antique Maple

6" x 6", 7" x 8", 8" x 10", and 9" x 12" Maple Concert Toms with 6-ply Shells, Triple-flanged Steel Hoops, and 2 Tom Stands - Vintage Antique Maple
$974.99
Or $28.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Photo of Tama Mid-pitched Double-headed Concert Tom Set with Stands - Transparent Black Burst

Tama Mid-pitched Double-headed Concert Tom Set with Stands - Transparent Black Burst

8" x 10", 9" x 12", 11" x 13", and 12" x 14" Maple Concert Toms with 6-ply Shells, Triple-flanged Steel Hoops, and 2 Tom Stands- Transparent Black Burst
$1,293.97
Or $36.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Photo of Tama Low-pitched Double-headed Concert Tom Set with Stands - Vintage Antique Maple

Tama Low-pitched Double-headed Concert Tom Set with Stands - Vintage Antique Maple

10" x 12", 11" x 13". 12" x 14", and 14" x 16" Maple Concert Toms with 6-ply Shells, Triple-flanged Steel Hoops, and 2 Tom Stands - Vintage Antique Maple
$1,199.95
Or $34.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Photo of Tama Mid-pitched Double-headed Concert Tom Set with Stands - Vintage Antique Maple

Tama Mid-pitched Double-headed Concert Tom Set with Stands - Vintage Antique Maple

8" x 10", 9" x 12", 11" x 13", and 12" x 14" Maple Concert Toms with 6-ply Shells, Triple-flanged Steel Hoops, and 2 Tom Stands- Vintage Antique Maple
$1,293.97
Or $36.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Photo of Tama Mid-pitched Single-headed Concert Tom Set with Stands - Vintage Antique Maple

Tama Mid-pitched Single-headed Concert Tom Set with Stands - Vintage Antique Maple

8" x 10", 9" x 12", 11" x 13", and 12" x 14" Maple Concert Toms with 6-ply Shells, Triple-flanged Steel Hoops, and 2 Tom Stands - Vintage Antique Maple
$1,049.95
Or $30.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Photo of Tama Low-pitched Single-headed Concert Tom Set with Stands - Transparent Black Burst

Tama Low-pitched Single-headed Concert Tom Set with Stands - Transparent Black Burst

10" x 12", 11" x 13", 12" x 14", and 14" x 16" Maple Concert Toms with 6-ply Shells, Triple-flanged Steel Hoops, and 2 Tom Stands - Transparent Black Burst
$1,149.99
Or $32.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Photo of Black Swamp Percussion Concert Tom - 6 inches, Concert Black

Black Swamp Percussion Concert Tom - 6 inches, Concert Black

6" Maple Concert Tom with 8-ply Shell and 2.3mm Steel Hoops - Concert Black
$575.00
Or $96.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Photo of Black Swamp Percussion Concert Tom - 10 inches, Concert Black

Black Swamp Percussion Concert Tom - 10 inches, Concert Black

10" Maple Concert Tom with 8-ply Shell and 2.3mm Steel Hoops - Concert Black
$639.00
Or $107.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Photo of Black Swamp Percussion Concert Tom - 6 inches, Figured Anigre Veneer

Black Swamp Percussion Concert Tom - 6 inches, Figured Anigre Veneer

6" Maple Concert Tom with 8-ply Shell and 2.3mm Steel Hoops - Figured Anigre Veneer
$665.00
Or $111.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Photo of Black Swamp Percussion Concert Tom - 8 inches, Figured Anigre Veneer

Black Swamp Percussion Concert Tom - 8 inches, Figured Anigre Veneer

8" Maple Concert Tom with 8-ply Shell and 2.3mm Steel Hoops - Figured Anigre Veneer
$675.00
Or $113.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Photo of Black Swamp Percussion Concert Toms - 6 inches and 8 inches, Concert Black

Black Swamp Percussion Concert Toms - 6 inches and 8 inches, Concert Black

6" and 8" Maple Concert Tom with 8-ply Shells, 2.3mm Steel Hoops, and Double-braced Stand - Figured Anigre Veneer
$1,429.00
Or $239.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Photo of Black Swamp Percussion Concert Tom 2-piece Set with Stand - 10 inches/12 inches, Figured Anigre

Black Swamp Percussion Concert Tom 2-piece Set with Stand - 10 inches/12 inches, Figured Anigre

10" and 12" Maple Concert Toms with 5-ply Shell - Figured Anigre
$1,575.00
Or $263.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
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Concert Toms Explained: What Makes Them Cool and Why You Need Them for Your Music


Single-headed concert toms have been a cornerstone of both pop music and orchestral percussion since the mid-20th century — and we’re not just talking The Rite of Spring and West Side Story. These specialty toms dominated the airwaves from the 1960s to the 1980s, immortalized forever in hits like “Good Vibrations” and “In the Air Tonight.”


With their timpani-like voicing and versatile tuning range, concert toms remain a strong option for underscoring melodic ideas and creating memorable transitions between passages.


Are you looking to capture the distinctive sound and convenient tuning of a set of concert toms? You’ve come to the right place. Whether it’s harmonic complexity or that classic hollow bark you’re chasing, you’ll find all your favorites — from TAMA, Yamaha, Pearl, DW, Majestic, and more — right here at Sweetwater.


What Are Concert Toms?


Concert toms burst onto the scene in the 1960s. These single-headed tom drums were often sold in matching sets and marketed to concert bands for their ability to (theoretically) tune to specific tones faster and more accurately than double-sided toms.


However, it wasn’t long before kits like the Ludwig Octaplus and the Slingerland Magnum found a following among session drummers of the era — notably Hal Blaine of the Wrecking Crew and Nigel Olsson of Elton John’s band — who sought greater tonal variety for the stage and the studio.


Concert toms quickly took off, soon becoming a staple in schools, orchestras, soundstages, and trap sets everywhere, thanks to their iconic sound and versatility.


What Do Concert Toms Sound Like?


For years, drum historians have sought to pinpoint what it is about single-sided concert toms that draws the ear in such a pleasing way. If we had to break it down, we’d say:


  • Harmonic structure — Single-headed concert toms may be able to achieve a purer pitch than double-headed toms, since there’s no interaction between competing drumheads.
  • Envelope — Known for their focused attack and quick decay, single-headed concert toms may require less muffling than double-sided toms.
  • Projection — Some drummers believe single-headed concert toms project better in a live setting, as there’s less barrier between the stick and the listener’s ear.
  • Tonal diversity — The wide variety of shell sizes available in concert toms offers a range of tones that are less prevalent in standard drum set sizing.

Are Single-headed Concert Toms Still the Standard?


There was a time from ’60s to the ’80s when nearly all concert toms were single sided. This open-bottomed design was key to their soaring, timbale-like tenor and bellowing bass woof.


Today, however, drum makers like TAMA and Black Swamp Percussion are rethinking the classical approach by offering more double-headed concert toms with batter and resonant heads. This double-sided design allows concert and pit percussionists to achieve more contemporary tuning complexity and sustain, while still meeting the finish, sizing, and mounting options required for modern orchestral work.


Which Famous Drummers Have Played Concert Toms?


Concert toms aren’t just for concert percussionists: these single-headed toms have a celebrated history behind the kit. Famous concert tom users include:


  • Hal Blaine (Wrecking Crew) — Blaine’s Monster Kit holds the honor of being one of the most recorded instruments in production history. Hal’s open-bottomed Ludwig/Blaemire concert toms (ranging from six to 15 inches) cut like a knife through songs such as Al Wilson’s “The Snake” and Sam Cooke’s “Another Saturday Night.”
  • Phil Collins — The cavernous Gretsch concert toms of “In the Air Tonight” belong to one of pop history’s most famous drum fills. Collins’s fill helped popularize the gated reverb sound that defined the ’80s, aided by a happy studio accident and Phil’s keen ear for hook writing behind the kit. Collins’s preference for concert toms can be heard throughout his solo catalog.
  • Dave Holland (Judas Priest) — If you needed convincing that concert toms work for metal, look no further than former Priest drummer Dave Holland. His curated fleet of Imperial Star concert toms can most famously be heard raining down hellfire in the intro to Priest’s “Riding on the Wind.”
  • Neil Peart (Rush) — “Did Neil Peart play concert toms?” You bet your toque he did! Peart’s timbale-like high toms punched through the paper of Rush’s records beginning with 1975’s Caress of Steel and well into the Counterparts (1993) era, culminating with the reproduction kit Neil played for 2015’s R40 Live. Neil’s concert toms help create a sound that continues to resonate with drummers today.
  • Alex Van Halen (Van Halen) — For a hard-rock drummer with a deep history of concert tom use, check out Alex Van Halen’s work on “Jamie’s Cryin’” and “One Foot out the Door.” Alex is a lifelong Ludwig player with a predilection for concert toms, octobans, and rototoms, as is evident in his 2016 touring kit rundown.

Sweetwater’s Your Hookup for Concert Toms and More


When it comes to outfitting your band or orchestra, there’s no two sides about it: Sweetwater is the clear choice for concert toms and more! If you’re searching for a matching set of concert toms for your concert band, your stage kit, or your percussion ensemble, give Sweetwater’s percussion experts a call. We’ll help you find the set that meets your performance needs and works within your budget.

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Why shop Concert Toms at Sweetwater.com?


With a massive selection of Concert Toms, free shipping, a free 2-year warranty, 24/7 access to award-winning support - and more - Sweetwater gives you more than any other retailer! If you have any questions about Concert Toms, make sure to give your personal Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700.