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GibraltarChrome Tom Drum Hoop 13 in. 8-Lug

Gibraltar
Gibraltar Chrome Tom Drum Hoop 13 in. 8-Lug
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

A 13-inch, 8-lug chrome replacement hoop for a tom. For drummers fixing a bent or corroded hoop rather than upgrading a kit.

Gibraltar Chrome Tom Drum Hoop 13 in. 8-Lug product detail
Product studyGibraltar Chrome Tom Drum Hoop 13 in. 8-Lug

Strong match

Who this is for

  • Replacing a dented or rusted hoop on a 13-inch tom
  • Restoring a used drum bought with damaged hardware
  • Matching chrome hardware across a mixed kit

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Toms with 6 or 5 lugs — the bolt count must match
  • Drummers wanting a die-cast hoop's tighter, drier response
  • Anyone needing a black or brass finish

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Detail 01

13 in.

Fits a 13-inch diameter tom only. Hoop size follows shell size, not depth.

Detail 02

8-lug

Eight tension rod holes. Your tom's lug count has to match exactly or it won't mount.

Detail 03

Chrome finish

Standard bright finish that matches most stock kit hardware; wipes clean and resists surface rust.

Detail 04

Tom hoop, not snare or bass

Drilled and shaped for tom mounting; snare hoops differ at the throw-off side.

Detail 05

Sold as one hoop

A tom needs two hoops for batter and resonant sides — order accordingly.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Tension rods, washers and lugs are not included
  2. 02Count your tom's lugs and measure the shell before ordering
  3. 03You'll need to detune, swap, then retune the head evenly

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Will this fit a 13-inch snare?

It's a tom hoop. Snares need hoops cut for the throw-off and butt plate, so use a snare-specific hoop.

02Do I get one hoop or a pair?

One. A tom takes two if you're replacing both batter and resonant sides.

03What if my tom has 6 lugs?

It won't line up. Tension rod holes have to match your lug count, so you'd need a 6-lug hoop.

04Are tension rods included?

No. This is the hoop only — reuse your existing rods or buy them separately.