Customer Reviews

Quality RotoTom, Great price

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James Anthony lll

Date Posted

01/12/2026

This 16" Rototon is brilliant!!, ( W/ Remo pinstripe head). expressing itself with a rich controlled tone. GREAT ADDITION FOR ANY DRUMMER

Weiss 16' rototom

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John McNeilly

Date Posted

12/31/2024

I find this good value. The clear medium weight head that came with it is fine enough to use. I didn't pay extra for a head I didn't want, and that saved me money. i started with the 12/14 combination, bought this 16, and will work towards buying the 18 and the 6/8/10 combination. thank you Steve Weiss for offering these sizes at reasonable prices!

Weiss 16

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JAY MCALLASTER

Date Posted

11/23/2024

I recently purchased the full set of Steve Weiss Roto-Toms, ranging from 6" to 18" (6", 8", 10", 12", 14", 16", 18"), and I'm thrilled to finally complete my drum collection with these versatile drums. I'm glad there are still options available for buying new Roto-Toms, and the quality of this set does not disappoint. The Roto-Toms themselves are well-constructed and have a solid feel. The unique, open design allows for bright, cutting tones with a lot of tuning flexibility. They're perfect for adding melodic elements to my setup, and I love the tonal possibilities they bring. However, one thing to note is that they seem to be more sensitive to room temperature changes than traditional drumheads. I find that I have to tweak and fine-tune the tension fairly often to maintain the sound I want. It's a small inconvenience, but it's worth it for the distinctive sound that only Roto-Toms can offer. The stands and mounting hardware that came with the set are decent, but I do wish they were a bit sturdier. They hold the drums securely, but a slightly more robust design would provide greater stability. Because of this, I'm looking into mounting them onto a drum rack system, which I believe will be a more solid and practical solution.

16

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Posted by

Michael Gravelle

Date Posted

06/27/2024

Excellent product, great price

Rot-tom

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Posted by

Todd

Date Posted

03/15/2024

Quality was fair, tuning is a bit tough. I had to tune them very low to get a vibration out of the drum, which is a little unusual that the drum would rattle at higher tuning but that was the case. I would still recommend the drum as it's the only one on the market in bigger sizes.

Roto Toms

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Posted by

Dennis

Date Posted

01/10/2024

So I bought a full set of roto toms from this company. For the price, the 6-8-10-12 & 14 in toms are great. But my issue is with the 16&18. They don't tune up very well and I can't get the 18 to stop rippling. Looks like the inner spoke is not true on the bearing edge. Kind of annoying. But, like I said, for the money, they'e all in all pretty good .

RotoTom

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Posted by

sid goldstien

Date Posted

06/13/2023

I recently purchased a 16" and 18" primarily to use as quasi timpani in a wind ensemble. There hasn't been sufficient time with them to be able to give a meaningful rating but do hope they work out. I do have one negative comment regarding the mechanics of the stand and the connecting bolt with the aluminum cross bar and black threaded handle. When tuning the head, I noticed the stand adjustable upright tube was quite difficult to tighten enough so it wouldn't rotate with the head. Even tightening with a wrench didn't seem enough. I also found that holding the black handle while tuning didn't hold its position and would loosen. That I fixed by first tightening the handle to the max and then adding a lock washer and nut on the tuning bolt down to the handle. That worked! I suggest that be added to your design. Thanks. I have incorporated these cool drums into my 1960 Gretch kit.

Great quality!

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Posted by

Angel Marrero

Date Posted

07/24/2022

Bought this and the 12' and 14' sets,amazing quality and sound,for a prize you can't beat,I hope to find an 18' Rototom at some point and the set will be complete

Wonderful addition.

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Jason Jackson

Date Posted

06/25/2022

Wonderful,sturdy construction and of course space saving...if they offered a 18 inch roto tom ( hint hint Weiss crew) I would purchase it.

Roto Review

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Posted by

Lee Gibson

Date Posted

01/28/2022

These Roto Tom are fantastic, great quality and sound incredible. My only wish is that they made these in 18" models. Thank you for allowing me to complete my full Roto Tom set. Minus the 18's of course.

the BEST roto-toms since Re_o!

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Posted by

Tony Vazquez

Date Posted

12/24/2021

I'm SO HAPPY that Steve Weiss makes these awesome large roto-toms, they sound good and look good, and they include the roto-tom mount and a stand all in a great affordable package, you just Can't go wrong with this roto-tom set! I'm now after the 12" roto-tom, but it's only available paired with a 14" roto-tom and the mount/hardware stand... I still want it even though I already have a 14" roto, I'll use the 2nd roto-tom as a higher pitched 14" to its twin roto-tom (or I'll convert it into a snare drum roto). I wish I could attach photos here to show my new roto-tom setup, as I'm using these large roto-toms with a 16" kick drum. I'm also mounting my roto-toms onto a Gibraltar rack. Overall, the build and quality of these Weiss roto-toms are very good. I'm using them with Evans Hydraulic translucent red batter heads and the roto-toms look and sound so awesome! Thank you Steve Weiss!!! Cheers!

Excellent

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Posted by

Mike Baumann

Date Posted

11/24/2021

From my review of the 12, 14"; I already had purchased the 6,8,10 from a private seller, and decided to create a complete set by adding the additional toms. Exact replica (slight modification to mount) of the original Remo Roto Toms, but at 1/3 the cost. If you want a great set of Roto Toms, but don't want to pay an exorbitant amount of money, this is the place to come. You won't be disappointed. Now if the can only get the 18", that would be awesome.

16

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Posted by

Troy Long

Date Posted

06/13/2021

Great Value. Can't beat it. Hurry and get some more, I need another.

Awesome !!

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Posted by

timothy p barth

Date Posted

05/24/2021

I was never a big fan of the smaller roto toms BUT I always loved the depth and punch of the larger 12" , 14" and 16" toms. I sold my originals a long time ago and recently rediscovered how great they were. After searching Ebay , I could not believe how much people were asking for them . And not in great condition either. Lots of overpriced junk to be honest. I mean $300 for a beat up , rusted 16" roto tom ? Really ? Enter the Steve Weiss 16" roto. I paid $169 , had it in 3 days and brand spanking new ! This drum is a beast. Every bit as good if not better than the " other " brand. What really surprised me was the quality of the stand ! True heavy duty and built like a tank. The first thing I did was replace the head with a Black Dot Controlled Sound head. Sounds awesome ! I wanted the 12" and 14" set but they are out of stock . As soon as they get more I am getting them. That will complete my hybrid ( electronic / acoustic ) set up. I have incorporated a Yamaha Stage Custom Birch Hip Kit with Roto Toms and a Roland TD-17KVX electronic kit . Killer !

Awesome !!

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timothy p barth

Date Posted

03/19/2021

I am glad I decided to buy this roto tom . The low price had me concerned but I figured that if it was junk I would just return it for a refund. I was really surprised by the quality of this when I opened it up. It is built like a tank and has the typical cheapo head . After tuning it up , which , like all roto toms , took a little doing , it sounds good BUT I know this is going to sound great once I swap out the head for a Remo Fiberskyn . I love the sound of the fiberskyns on the 12 in , 14 in and 16 in rotos. The smaller ones ( 6,8,10 ) sound better with the Remo Pinstripes or for a " drier " sound , the Black Dot Controlled Sound heads . Anyway , I am waiting for the 12 in and 14 in to come back into stock so I can buy those too. Definitely a great drum for the price . The actual Remo Roto Toms in those sizes are ridiculously priced on ebay and those are for used ones . You can't even find new ones so forget it . These Liberty One rotos are awesome , just change the heads .

So-so

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Posted by

Jordan

Date Posted

03/16/2021

I was expecting less than Remo quality for the price and that's what I got. Most of the tension rods were bent and I had to replace them. The stand was missing a rivet and I had to put a screw in it so I could tighten it down without spinning. The metal mounting bar has extremely sharp corners and I cut myself on it. After these issues, it works fine.

Excelente - sonido profundo

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Romina Reveco

Date Posted

02/20/2021

Hermoso sonido, gran resonancia.

Ultimate upgrade - 16

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Arne Olson

Date Posted

10/14/2020

Simple to put together ...although no instructions included.Solid construction !!

Roto tom

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Posted by

Bill Martz

Date Posted

02/08/2020

Great sounding drum at a fantastic price. Gives me the depth of sound and ability to change pitch on the fly while accompanying my bass player. I have other roto toms from Steve Weiss that all perform perfectly. This 16" had a metallic rattle that I finally determined was the smaller, slide in rod of the stand rattling inside the base. Solved it by removing the bottom leg attachment and sliding several long zip ties up between the 2 tubes and reinstalling the base. The zip ties are long enough to allow me to raise and lower the drum with no problem. Easy fix for a great sounding high quality drum!

Classic prog sound

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Posted by

Francisco Elorza

Date Posted

11/16/2019

Love these drums, the classic prog sound. Been looking for them for a while, finally found them, and affordable too.

Sweet 16

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Posted by

Scott

Date Posted

02/01/2019

Well worth the purchase, deep tones and looks great. Thanks again!

steve weiss roto tom

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Posted by

Thomas Clough

Date Posted

11/15/2018

superior instrument....preferred over remo.....excellent quality....thanks

Excellent Value

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Posted by

Dr. Louis H. Primavera

Date Posted

11/09/2018

The toto tom I bought is an excellent value. The drum and stand are of excellent quality and the sound compares to any other more expensive drum I have heard.

Love it!

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Posted by

Jesse

Date Posted

11/07/2018

Love this roto tom! Great job Steve Weiss!

Nice to find large roto toms again!

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Posted by

Randy Austin

Date Posted

06/28/2014

This is yet another example of SWM picking up where someone else dropped off. Remo, the originator of roto toms, no longer carries the two larger sizes (16" and 18"). To find those "poor man's timpanis" you must scour ebay, and bid against others for beat up versions that are overpriced! Finding these quality instruments from SWM is great for those who love working with the versatility of different sized roto toms, or who want the larger sizes for cheap timpani work (although these drums have their limitations - volume and clarity - when placed into that role). Another example of SWM keeping percussion tools alive, when others give up!

Great vaue!

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Posted by

Robert J. DeLisle

Date Posted

09/15/2013

Well built, and high quality instrument for the price. I would recommend this to any one wanting roto toms, but looking for value.