dobson tone ring on a Ramsey Amish?

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From Tim in South Carolina on 12/31/2017 12:00:59 PM

I'm new to this group because I'm new to owning a Ramsey! I have a Reiter Round Peak and an old Orpheum. But I've long loved the bassy, quick-decay sound of a Ramsey 12-inch pot. A BHO member was selling his Amish model and I'm now the happy owner. I love the volume and the tone. At any rate, have any in this group put a Dobson tone ring on this thin rim pot (probably a Keller drum shell)? I don't want to have to rout or rabbit the edge to do so, as the sound is really great as is. While a 12-inch, the Amish rim is actually closer to 11 and 7/8ths outer diameter. I'm wondering if a Rickard Dobson tone ring (which I think is right around 11 7/8ths) would slip right on. The Balsam Banjo Works Dobson ring is pretty much an actual 12 inches.

3 Comments
	Jay K says: 1/1/2018 8:50:16 AM Sorry I can’t answer your tech question, but welcome to the group and Happy New Year!
	Castania says: 1/1/2018 8:56:28 AM I believe Bill Rickard would be the best to answer that, and would be happy to do so. Welcome to the group!
	ZD says: 1/2/2018 8:26:38 AM Please let us know if you find an answer. I have a 12 inch standard and have wondered if its possible without any alteration.
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