Wet-look appearance can easily be maintained by simply applying paste wood furniture wax twice a year. These heavy duty tacks maintain excellent head tension and authentic taiko appearance. We import these same tacks from Japan. Tacks are the only non-custom made taiko components used on Mochizuki Taiko. Nickel plated for appearance and to resist rust, scratching and peeling.
Tapered design allows ring to be locked inside the eye-bolt to eliminate rattling.
Custom designed heavy gauge steel plates are plated than anodized to resist rusting or peeling. Mochizuki Taiko Mfg. Brass plates are permanently secured to the taiko body and taiko stands. All hides are exclusively produced to Mochizuki Taiko's specifications. Mochizuki Taiko's heads retain high tension, responsive bounce and excellent tone quality.