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Re: [DTXpress] Intro plus ergonomics question

2004-11-07 by Don

John:

Well wish we had your problem!

Actually, I know someone with that same complaint who simply used a 
floor stand so the snare could be moved about freely.

Don


On Nov 7, 2004, at 2:10 AM, john@... wrote:

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>  Hi
>
>  I've just joined, and a week ago got a new DTXPRESS III, so I'm 
> smiling.
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>  I'm wondering about ergonomics. I'm 6'6" tall and feeling a little
>  cramped while playing, so I wondered if anyone knew of any good
>  resources about how to lay out the pads. I'm particularly having a
>  problem with the snare position. I tend to keep catching my balls with
>  the other end of the stick, which obviously might help me reach a
>  falsetto in the backing vocals, but doesn't help when I have to run
>  from the adoring fans.
>
>  The snare is obviously too close to me, but it doesn't go further back
>  because of the position of that red angled support bracket thingy.
>
>  Whaddyaknow?
>
>  J
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