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18 in.
Refers to shell diameter, not depth. An 18 inch floor tom of any depth takes this size.
Product detailSKU #1273887992728
GibraltarChrome Tom Drum Hoop 18 in. 8-Lug
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Chrome replacement tom hoop, 18 inch, eight lug holes. For repairing a bent hoop or matching hardware on a floor tom.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a hoop bent by a fall or hard rimshot
- 18 inch floor toms built with eight lugs
- Matching chrome hardware after a shell or kit swap
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drums with six or ten lugs — the holes won't line up
- Snare drums, which need batter and snare-side specific hoops
- Players after a die-cast upgrade for tighter, drier tone
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.
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8-lug
Eight tension rods pull the head down. Lug count must match your drum exactly or it won't mount.
Detail 03
Chrome finish
Plating shrugs off sweat and stick rash, and blends with standard chrome lugs and legs.
Detail 04
Tom hoop, not snare
No snare gate cutout, so it seats flat around the full circumference.
Detail 05
Sold as one hoop
Covers one side of the drum. Redoing both top and bottom means buying two.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Tension rods, washers and drumheads are not included
- 02Count your lugs and confirm shell diameter before ordering
- 03Chrome tones differ between makers, so an exact match to old hardware isn't certain
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit an 18 inch bass drum?
No. Bass drum hoops are a different part that mounts with claws. This one takes standard tension rods through eight holes.
02How do I know if I need 8 lugs?
Count the tension rods on one side of your tom. Eight rods means an eight lug hoop.
03Can I use this on top or bottom?
Yes. Tom hoops are the same on either side, so it works as a batter or resonant hoop.
04Will it change my tom's sound?
Only slightly. A replacement for a bent hoop mostly restores even tuning, which is where the real difference shows.
